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: Winter itch
Wednesday 1 September 2021, 03:15 AM
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An unexplained case of irritated skin in winter may just be a case of winter itch. Pharmacy owner HeeSeung Lee speaks to Jonathan Chilton-Towle about what pharmacy can suggest to alleviate it
SIGNS OF WINTER ITCH, Winter itch, also known as pruritus hiemalis, is a type of dermatitis that affects people during cold weather. Anyone can get it, but it is more preva