How to interpret arterial blood gas results Understanding acid-base balance and interpreting arterial blood gas results can be complex, but they are useful skills for clinical pharmacists.…
Perimenopause: symptoms and management As many as 90% of women with perimenopausal symptoms will seek help. Here, we outline what pharmacists need to know about these symptoms and the available treatments.…
Everything you need to know about group A streptococcus infections The latest information on seasonal activity of group A streptococcal infection in the UK and advice on how pharmacists can help concerned parents and carers, patients and the wider public.…
Diagnosis and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus Patient education and self management are central to treating type 2 diabetes mellitus and preventing its associated complications.…
Atrial fibrillation: symptoms, diagnosis and management An overview of the signs, symptoms and recommended pharmacological treatments for atrial fibrillation, which affects around 1.5 million people in England.…
Electrolyte disturbances: causes and management This article details the clinical presentations of the most common electrolyte disturbances and how to treat them.…
Infective endocarditis: diagnosis, treatment and prevention An overview of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infective endocarditis, as well as the role of the pharmacist in managing the infection.…
Pernicious anaemia: recognition, diagnosis and management How to spot the signs and symptoms of pernicious anaemia, the difficulties in gaining an accurate diagnosis and the importance of individualised, long-term management for patients.…
Infertility in men: assessment and treatment An overview of the causes and endocrinology of male infertility considering the available treatment options, the role of medicines and how pharmacists can support patients.…
Familial hypercholesterolaemia: identification and management An overview of the symptoms, diagnostic criteria and role of genomics in the identification of familial hypercholesterolaemia and its management.…
