Disease State Management
Adjustment disorder
Stressful events are inevitable, but the reaction to these events may sometimes be deemed inappropriate due to the negative impact on daily living. This negative reaction is known as adjustment …
Atopic dermatitis
The recent addition of advanced therapies, monoclonal antibodies and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors is changing the management and improving long-term outcomes for people living with atopic dermatitis. This article looks …
Parkinsonism and Parkinson鈥檚 disease
Too often pharmacists focus only on the medicines for Parkinson鈥檚 disease but there are many complex issues which must be considered when counselling patients and their carers. By Dr Louis …
Falls prevention and management in older persons
Falls are the most common cause of hospitalisation and death due to injury among Australians aged 65 years and older. By Dr Jenny Gowan AM, PhD, Grad Dip Comm Pharm, …
Illness anxiety disorder
It is normal for people to worry about their health now and again. But people who experience illness anxiety disorder get very worried that they are seriously ill or are …
Rheumatoid arthritis
This article aims to assist pharmacists counsel their patients living with rheumatoid arthritis in all settings to understand their therapeutic goals, the options available and to manage their condition, and …
Acne: pimples, zits and spots
Acne causes substantial social, emotional and psychological effects in both adolescents and adults. Although current therapies can effectively treat the disease and its related effects, adherence to these treatment regimens …
COPD and the pharmacist鈥檚 role
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex, chronic disease state that requires balancing lifestyle changes and multiple medications. Community pharmacists have an important role in counselling on medication adherence …
The sun and medicines
Photosensitivity, or sun sensitivity, is inflammation of the skin induced by the combination of sunlight and certain medications or substances. This causes redness (erythema) of the skin and may look …
Multimorbidity
Patients with complex multimorbidity experience a substantial burden not only because of their chronic health problems but also as a result of the treatments they receive. Multimorbidity also poses problems …
Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic gastrointestinal condition. Once a diagnosis is made there are multiple therapeutic modalities that may help including medicines, diet, and psychological based therapies. …
Adverse drug reactions
Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are unintended and harmful effects that occur when a medication is administered at a standard dosage. While medications play a vital role in modern healthcare, their …