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
How to Manage: Psoriasis
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How to Manage: Psoriasis
Saturday 1 August 2020, 06:00 AM
There is growing evidence that psoriasis is more than a skin disease, but rather a multisystem disorder associated with various comorbidities. Therefore, to be optimally managed, a general holistic approach is required, before and in combination with prescribed therapies. This article, written by specialist dermatologist Louise Reiche at Kauri HealthCare, Palmerston North, aims to help pharmacists better understand the pathogenesis of psoriasis, feel confident about the available treatment options and provide the best advice to patients
Learning objectives, Identify risk factors for psoriasis
Explain of the role of lifestyle changes in psoriasis management
Discuss medical treatments for the management