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• Heartburn: Front Shop Module 1, 2024

  Posted on 6th March 2024 by admin in General, Modules.

  Heartburn is a burning feeling in the middle of the chest behind the breastbone. It is causedby stomach acid travelling up towards the throat (i.e. acid reflux). Occasional reflux is normal and can occur in healthy infants, children, and adults, most oftenafter a meal. Many people experience heartburn from time to time, caused or worsened […]

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• Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) – an update for the Pharmacist: Module 1, 2024

  Posted on 6th March 2024 by admin in General, Modules.

  Occasional reflux is normal and can occur in healthy infants, children, and adults,most often after eating a meal. These episodes are brief and do not causebothersome symptoms or complications. In contrast, people with gastro-oesophagealreflux disease experience bothersome symptoms or damage to the oesophagusbecause of the acid reflux. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is one of the […]

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• Skin care in the pharmacy: Front Shop Module 5, 2023

  Posted on 6th March 2024 by admin in General, Modules.

  The skin is the largest organ of the body, accounting for about 7 % of the total adultbody weight. Its functions go well beyond serving as a covering that protects thebody. The skin is pliable yet tough, allowing it to take constant punishment fromexternal physical, chemical and biological agents. Without our skin, we would quicklybecome […]

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• Anaemia and its management: Pharmacists Module 5, 2023

  Posted on 6th March 2024 by admin in General, Modules.

  Anaemia is not a diagnosis but a symptom or presentation of an underlying disease.It is a condition in which the number of red blood cells (and consequently theiroxygen-carrying capacity) is low and insufficient to meet the body’s needs.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), anaemia is a major public healthconcern, mainly affecting young children, pregnant […]

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• Sports supplements in the Pharmacy: Front Shop Module 4, 2023

  Posted on 19th September 2023 by admin in Modules.

  The use of sports supplements has become popular amongst both recreational and elite athletes.  An athlete is a person taking part in any type of sport or other form of physical exercise. The term athlete is used broadly and does not refer to runners alone. Athletes generally have higher energy and protein requirements than the […]

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• Sports supplements in the pharmacy: Pharmacists Module 4, 2023

  Posted on 19th September 2023 by admin in Modules.

  The use of sports nutrition supplements is widespread at all levels and in all types of sports.Supplements target various aspects related to health and exercise performance. Theseinclude: Providing energy Preventing micronutrient deficiencies Maximising recovery Maintaining immune function Assisting with body composition changes (e.g. fat loss, muscle gain)Products claiming to enhance exercise performance line the shelves […]

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• Worm infestation: Front Shop Module 3, 2023

  Posted on 19th July 2023 by admin in Modules.

  Most parasitic infestations are more common in tropical or subtropical areas and in rural ordeveloping areas.Parasitic worms have plagued humans since before our earliest recorded history. Infestation is mostfrequent in children and women. In pregnant women, worm infestation produces anaemia and therisk of bearing children with low birth weight. Children who are infested suffer from […]

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• New updates on Heart Failure: Pharmacists Module 3, 2023

  Posted on 19th July 2023 by admin in Modules.

  This module provides a broad overview of the latest approach to the treatment andmanagement of chronic heart failure, which takes into account the important and beneficialeffects of new classes of medication that have become available. Pharmacists need toacquaint themselves with these updated guidelines in order to be able to communicate withdoctors about the latest treatment […]

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• Constipation and diarrhoea in the pharmacy: Front Shop Module 2, 2023

  Posted on 19th May 2023 by admin in Modules.

  Constipation is a common complaint and is often self-treated based on the patient’simpression that there has been a change in normal bowel function. However, the termconstipation may mean different things to different people.Many people believe that a daily bowel movement is necessary for good health. Therefore,an important health role for the pharmacy front shop staff […]

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• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Pharmacists Module 2, 2023

  Posted on 19th May 2023 by admin in Modules.

  Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remains one of the most common gastrointestinaldisorders seen by doctors in primary and secondary care. It is the most diagnosedgastrointestinal condition and is second only to the common cold as a cause ofabsence from work. While IBS is not a life-threatening condition, the disorder has asubstantial impact on quality of life […]

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