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
Mask-wearing policy needs updating in face of more bugs
Monday 1 July 2024, 01:30 AM
Wearing masks, especially in winter, will help reduce the burden of respiratory disease, says Michael Baker [Image: iStock.com – CSA Images]
Experts are calling for an urgent upgrade to New Zealand’s mask policies to protect vulnerable people, Patrice Dougan reports
KEY POINTS, Masks work: if worn correctly and consistently, masks effectively reduce transmission of respiratory diseases.
Mask quality matters: any mask is bet, BACK panel - grey
References
Greenhalgh T, Baker M, Kvalsvig A et al. Masks and respirators for prevention of respiratory infections: a state of the science review, Clinical Microbiology Reviews. DOI: 10.1128/cmr.00124-23