Nataly Martini provides a brief overview of selected causes of dizziness and vertigo, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and vestibular migraine. Through case studies, she explains how these conditions may differ from serious clinical syndromes such as cervicogenic dizziness, highlighting the complexities, risk factors and management of these conditions
‘It’s just a spot of flu’ – but is it, and what can you offer?
How often have you spoken with a sniffly friend who just happens to mention they have the flu? Do you take 10 steps backwards? Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney provides a recap for distinguishing between cold and flu, red flags and the evidence behind “immune support” cold and flu products available
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