With dysphagia becoming a greater burden as the population ages, David G Smithard and Vruti Patel, Department of Elderly Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, highlight the medicine prescribing and administration considerations which must be acted on accordingly. The taking of medication has become a way of life for the general population, [...]
Erectile dysfunction is one of the most common side-effects of prostate cancer treatment, yet a large subset of patients still aren’t reaching out for help – obstructed by embarrassment and a myriad of other concerns. Sophie Smith, Specialist Nurse at Prostate Cancer UK, tackles the scale of the problem, and how you can provide support. [...]
Cannabidiol is undoubtedly at the centre of increasing medical research right now – but what benefits does it boast for your patients? SPR examines the product’s exciting paths of potential, and just why it’s reaching new heights of popularity. Under the Spotlight Saving you the hassle of scouring the different streams of CBD- focussed information, [...]
Lined with confused patients and concerned parents, the road of atopic eczema in infants is a seemingly complex one to navigate. Dr Paula Beattie MB BCh BaO, BSc, MD, Consultant Dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, advises on how you can help to demystify their treatment plan. Atopic eczema is [...]
As a result of an exciting trip embarked on by one Scottish pharmacist, the sector’s sphere of influence has experienced a new global reach. Owner of Cadham Pharmacy Health Centre & Travel Clinic in Glenrothes, Bernadette Brown, reflects on her visit to New Zealand to meet with the board and members of the Canterbury Community [...]
It is with great sadness that we learned of the unexpected passing of Frances Rooney after a short illness. As a noted leader within the pharmacy profession in Scotland, she was admired for her professional and personal integrity, as well as her tenacity and resilience. In this edition of SPR, a number of Frances’ friends [...]
Approximately one-in-five adults and one-in-six children have inadequate vitamin D levels – but how much do you know about the different ways in which this deficiency can impede your patient’s life? SPR delves into the nutrient’s hidden depths. Bolstering spirits, boosting activity, and brimming with opportunity, summer’s arrival in the UK sparks mass anticipation. However, [...]
Frequently misconstrued by society – and reduced to ‘just a headache’ – patients wrangling with the pain of a migraine may not be sufficiently informed about how they should react when faced with its severity. Ria Bhola, Migraine Nurse at The Migraine Trust, delves into the complexity of the condition – from the signposts and [...]
When determined early in life, a cows’ milk allergy doesn’t just represent a pivotal point for the patient – it thrusts the whole family into the grips of change too. Delve into the full impact of the diagnosis through the perspectives of both the child and the parent. My Way of Life 23-year-old Lucy studied [...]
While many with ADHD lead happy, healthy, and successful lives, there is mounting evidence that undiagnosed and untreated, the impact on physical and mental health can be devastating. An enhanced understanding of this and the likelihood of a greater role for primary care in treatment will inevitably impact on pharmacists who will increasingly be called [...]
