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Both female and male reproductive tracts need to be capable of mounting an immune response to pathogenic species but must also achieve immune tolerance when necessary to protect reproductive functions. Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney continues her focus on the immune system, with an overview of the relationship between immunity and sexual health
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In this article, Sue Frankland looks at the global problem of wastage of medications, including causes such as overprescribing and non-adherence. She also presents information from her master’s dissertation on how people understand, and respond to, medication expiration dates
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