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
Spotlight: Varicose veins
Thursday 1 April 2021, 01:00 AM
Varicose veins are swollen and bloated veins, usually found in the legs and feet. Pharmacy owner HeeSeung Lee speaks to reporter Jonathan Chilton-Towle about how pharmacy staff can assist patients with this unsightly and potentially dangerous condition
Causes and risk factors, Varicose veins occur when the tiny valves that ensure blood flows in the correct direction through our veins, are damaged. This causes blood to collec