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 C+D's Heart Health Month kicks off with a look at the factors that can lead to cardiovascular disease to help you explain to patients the damage caused by an unhealthy lifestyle.
 With all the talk of obesity it's easy to forget the other problems people have with food. Asha Fowells describes the three offical categories of eating disorders.
 Learn how to differentiate normal skin complaints from those caused by medicines, and find out which drugs cause the most common reactions.
 Part two of our series on cystic fibrosis looks at controlling symptoms, limiting damage to lungs and other organs, and achieving normal nutrition.
 The first of a two-part guide, which provides an overview of this common genetic disorder, the prognosis for a child with CF and some of the likely health problems.
 This module consists of two case studies. Case 1: How do you treat a patient with OA and worsening asthma? Case 2: How do you treat a patient with RA suffering weight loss?
 A number of POMs can cause pain as a side effect. This guide looks at the mechanisms of their action and how best this can be managed.
 Diagnoses rarely indicate only one possible treatment. Dr Russell Greene MRPharmS explains the factors to consider when making prescribing decisions, from drug issues to patient response.
 Food intolerance and allergy are often difficult to understand, so what advice can the pharmacist give - and who should be signposted to a GP or dietician?
 This article looks at obesity and how it is measured, plus the drugs available on prescription and OTC.
 In the second of two articles on prostate cancer, we look at treatments, including prostatectomy, radiotherapy and drug treatment.
 In the first of two articles, Update looks at the pathology and diagnosis of prostate cancer - the most common cancer to affect men in the UK.
 Symptoms and treatment of the five most common sexually transmitted diseases: chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital warts, genital herpes and syphilis.
The majority of patients with gallstones remain asymptomatic but for some it can be very painful. This update article covers symptoms and diagnosis as well as treatment and advice.
 Symptoms affecting the GI tract are commonly presented to community pharmacists but how can you determine whether it is an ADR, and what treatment can you offer to help?
 A pharmacist's guide to herpes labialis, covering the cause of infection, symptoms and how treatments work.
 In this article we look at how cancer cells are produced and how they are targeted by various treatments, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
 Which drugs are most likely to cause falls in elderly patients and why? What can pharmacists do to help? Find out in this Update module.
 What are the causes of allergic reactions at home and in the workplace? What treatments and advice should you give to patients?
 Alan Nathan looks at hormonal contraceptive issues pharmacists need to consider, particularly if the pill becomes universally available off prescription.
 In the first in a series on how to spot adverse drug reactions, Professor Janet Krska concentrates on the importance of reporting.
 The second part of our series on the immune system looks at the drugs used to enhance immunity and those used to suppress immune reactions.
In the first of two articles on the immune system, we look at protection against pathogens such as viruses and bacteria, and how the immune system can go wrong and cause disease.
 Learn about the risk factors, monitoring and treatments for osteoporosis to help your patients make the most of the drugs used to maintain bone strength.
A pharmacist's guide to managing the common symptoms of painful ears and throats and advice on suitable treatments.
 New treatments can bring advantages in diabetes management compared with established blood glucose lowering drugs, but there are also side effects and complications to consider.
 Christmas can be a bad time for gout sufferers. This article covers the symptoms and causes, explains who is at risk and also looks at the tests, treatments and lifestyle changes.
Professional standards are constantly being raised and changed. In the third in a series on professionalism, Joy Wingfield shows that much more is now expected of pharmacists.
 As the festive season approaches, we look at the long term effects of drinking and different types of alcohol abuse. Read the article or download the podcast.
 This article covers the drugs available for treatment, the types of seizures they can treat and side effects, as well as advice on the pharmacist's role in epilepsy management.
 In the first of two articles on epilepsy, Jennifer Richardson describes the incidence, diagnosis and types of seizure.
 Asha Fowells outlines how to distinguish between and treat six common childhood infections: measles, chickenpox, rubella, mumps, whooping cough and meningitis
 From abdominal pain to gestational diabetes, Paul Rutter looks at how to treat the 20 conditions most often seen in pregnant women.
 November heralds a miserable few months for some. But how can you distinguish depressive symptoms from winter blues, and what should you recommend?
 From moral issues to religious objections, this article covers everything you need to know about when you can and can't supply emergency hormonal contraception.
 Oral diclofenac and naproxen are now available OTC from pharmacies, but do you know how OTC NSAIDs compare against each other in terms of effectiveness?
 Survival rates are excellent after transplants, but immunosuppression is not without risk. Caroline Ashley examines issues surrounding doses, side effects and interactions.
 Low mood, confusion and dry skin can all be symptoms of old age, but they can also indicate hypothyroidism. Mary Allen highlights the problems of diagnosis and shows how an MUR can help.
 New methods of diagnosis mean you could be seeing more patients with coeliac disease. Find out more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
 This article covers the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of three pituitary conditions – growth hormone (GH) deficiency, acromegaly and diabetes insipidus.
 Joy Wingfield discusses the ethical issues around repeat dispensing and working with professionals whose decisions might be at fault.
 Ten years after the launch of Pfizer's Viagra, Mark Greener looks at treatments for erectile dysfunction.
 Rob Finch reports on the current thinking on the management of a highly infectious disease
 Alan Nathan describes OTC treatment of the most common of all headache symptoms that patients are likely to present with at a pharmacy.
 With the Olympics in full swing, this article explains the controversies and which medicines are legitimate.
Gavin Atkin explores the internet in search of the essential websites to help you with your CPD.
Judy More offers a guide to milk formulas: why there are so many and how they differ
 Alison Milne looks at the effects of hormones secreted by the pituitary gland and two of their disorders
 Counterprescribing for common scalp conditions that pharmacists are likely to encounter.
 Can you identify and differentiate common scalp problems? Dr Nigel Stollery provides an overview in this picture guide.
 In the final article in this series on psychiatric medicines, Stuart Gill-Banham explains at what stage anxiety is considered a disease and the methods used to treat it.
 The latest in a series of picture guides by Dr Nigel Stollery considers skin and eye conditions that are likely to affect elderly patients.
 This article lists five of the most commonly requested blood tests in primary care, and what they mean for patients.
In the first of a series of articles on ethics, Joy Wingfield considers the repercussions of prescribing errors.
 The fourth part in our series on mental health looks at the four most common types of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease and the drugs used in its management.
 Zoe Smeaton looks at the incidence, causes and management of childhood obesity and describes a scheme set up to help.
 Emma Wilkinson asks how the expected change in the UK's climate will impact on the nation's health.
 Update your knowledge of the drugs used in bipolar disorder, their precautions and how they should be monitored.
 With summer on the way, C+D looks at OTC treatments for bites and stings from common insects and jellyfish, as well as possible future methods of drug delivery through the skin.
 Caroline Ashley describes the features and treatment of anaemia associated with chronic kidney disease
 An overview of vaccinations that might be recommended to travellers planning overseas trips.
 Jill Peaston looks at some common sports injuries, with advice on treatment and prevention
 Gavin Atkin explores the incidence and types of urinary incontinence, and management of the condition.
The second in our mental health series reviews the symptoms and management of schizophrenia.
 The prescribing of drugs used in palliative care, and particularly the use of PRN medication.
This article looks at the products listed within the Dental Practitioners' Formulary and how they are used to treat common mouth conditions.
 Sarah Cockbill looks at the main types of chronic wounds, their causes, and the principles of healing
 The latest article in the Pharmacy Update series considers the causes, symptoms and OTC management of indigestion.
 Effective treatment and patient compliance means a glaucoma diagnosis doesn’t always equal sight loss
 Alan Nathan looks at the insomnia's features, and its pharmacological and non-drug treatments.
 A picture guide to some common nail problems and their treatment.
 This article looks at common viral diseases, their causes and the treatments available
 The first in a series of articles on recognising symptoms of depression and outlining how the condition is managed with both drug and non-drug treatment.
 This week's article presents a picture guide to the appearance of some common and less common foot conditions.
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