Clinical Tips
In the beginning
Skin is fabulous because it is almost fully functioning right from the first moments of life, writes Dr Brett MacFarlane. 聽 In fact, baby skin grows faster and has better …
The signs of ageing
Concerns about the appearance of prematurely ageing skin are top of mind for many people. While there is not a lot we can do to fight the intrinsic skin ageing …
Hyperpigmentation
Skin is fabulous because it produces its own sun protection, but hyperpigmentation can be distressing, leading to patients seeking answers Skin is fabulous because it helps to protect itself from …
How to avoid dry skin
Skin moisture levels are exquisitely controlled by several factors. Unfortunately, disease and ageing can upset this equilibrium and lead to dryness. Luckily, pharmacists have the tools to boost skin moisture …
One organ, a multitude of benefits
This is the first in a series of articles by pharmacist and skin expert Brett Macfarlane in which he explains everything you need to know about the body鈥檚 largest organ.聽 …
Clinical tips: Timing!
One important aspect of medicines management is understanding the optimal timing for administration, writes Amy Page Timing can impact the drug’s pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, which can have a significant impact …
Clinical tips: Movement disorders
When a patient history includes Restless Legs Syndrome, it鈥檚 worth finding out just how badly the patient is affected, writes Karalyn Huxhagen When performing medication reviews it is quite common …
Clinical tips: Worms, Worms, Worms
Should parents be seeking prevention of worms in children? Karalyn Huxhagen takes a look… The school holidays are here again, and parents will present to community pharmacy with requests for …
Intranasal Midazolam for at home use
Successful administration requires the correct consumables, writes Bryanna Gillies in detailing a case history of a clinical incident A young child was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 11 …
Clonidine 10-fold overdose in a paediatric patient due to a compounding error
Bryanna Gillies presents a case history report with important lessons about compounding A five-year-old boy presented to a tertiary paediatric emergency department on advice from the poisons centre, who received …
Clinical Tips: Eczema in Children – beyond skin
A deep dive into treating eczema in children, including common topical corticosteroids and key points for their use Jemma Weidinger, Eczema Nurse Practitioner, Perth Children鈥檚 Hospital Dr Roland Brand, Consultant …
Clinical tips: Potentially inappropriate medicines
Here鈥檚 how to identify medicines that may be potential targets for deprescribing, writes Amy Page Polypharmacy is a growing public health concern and medicines safety is a vital health issue …