Nataly Martini provides a brief overview of selected causes of dizziness and vertigo, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and vestibular migraine. Through case studies, she explains how these conditions may differ from serious clinical syndromes such as cervicogenic dizziness, highlighting the complexities, risk factors and management of these conditions
Itches, scratches and gunk: Get back-to-school ready
Wednesday 2 February 2022, 12:19 AM
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Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney covers some of the most common conditions seen in community pharmacy with the return to school
February brings calmer weather, quieter camping, weekends at the beach and some relief to parents as children return to school. The calm may be short-, Rash on Arm (Girl), [Image: triocean on iStock.com]
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