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: Pregnancy ailments
Saturday 1 May 2021, 12:40 AM
Women are pregnant for 40 weeks on average and during that time their bodies go through many changes. The change means pregnant women become susceptible to a myriad of health problems. Pharmacy owner HeeSeung Lee speaks to Jonathan Chilton-Towle about what pharmacy staff can do to assist with some of the most common pregnancy ailments
Backache, leg aches and cramps , Carrying a baby affects posture, and strains the back and legs. The following can help avoid pain and cramps:
Suggest a back or lumbar support