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: Nappy rash
Friday 1 April 2022, 02:00 AM
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Nappy rash on a baby’s bottom is usually mild and should not cause too much concern, but occasionally it can lead to severe pain and infection. Jonathan Chilton-Towle speaks to pharmacy owner HeeSeung Lee about what pharmacy staff can do to help parents deal with this problem
WHAT CAUSES NAPPY RASH?, Urine and faeces contain substances that can irritate the skin. Watery and/or loose stools are especially bad.
Some baby wipes and soaps can cause d