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Skin problems become more common every winter. But this year, they may be more common than ever before, as Kiwis attempt to protect themselves from COVID-19 infection, but damage their skin by wearing gloves and constantly using hand sanitiser. Auckland pharmacy owner Hee Seung Lee chats to reporter Jonathan Chilton-Towle about what pharmacy staff can do to help patients presenting with skin complaints
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*
