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
Poisonings in young children: Giving the right advice is crucial
Poisonings in young children: Giving the right advice is crucial
Healthcare Handbook technical editor Carmen Pope discusses poisonings in young children
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