CP, September 2015, Vol 7, No 8

Volunteers are vital to tackling dementia

As research into dementia grows, so does the demand for research volunteers.…

Identifying those with poor asthma control

People with poor asthma control may not always attend asthma review appointments and community pharmacists could help find them.…

How to develop a clinical resource

Pharmacists may discover the need for a particular clinical resource in a variety of ways, including through daily practice and via learning events. Nina Barnett explains how to develop your idea into a useful tool for others.…

Migraine management

Management of migraines is individualised for each patient and there are several evidence and practiced-based treatments available.…

Triptan interactions

A number of clinically relevant pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions involving 5HT1 receptor agonists are known, although these are not frequently encountered in migraine treatment. …

Sickle cell disease: symptoms, complications and management

Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the UK, affecting 12,000–15,000 people, and although it is a life-shortening condition, its symptoms and complications can be effectively managed.…

Case study: Differential indicators for migraine and medication-overuse headache

Exploring questions to be considered when managing a patient with regular headaches.…