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How often have you spoken with a sniffly friend who just happens to mention they have the flu? Do you take 10 steps backwards? Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney provides a recap for distinguishing between cold and flu, red flags and the evidence behind “immune support” cold and flu products available
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This article, written by Sidhesh Phaldessai, provides an overview of geriatric psychopharmacology, including the epidemiology of mental health disorders in the older population, the physiological changes that occur with ageing and their impact on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and the use of psychotropic medications in older adults
Current clinical guidelines emphasise the significance of having two Adrenaline Auto-Injectors (AAIs) for individuals at risk of anaphylaxis.1*
