Chlamydia: screening, diagnosis and management Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK. Learn the signs and symptoms of chlamydia, who is eligible for screening and how to treat it.…
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.…
