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• Mental health in a pandemic: Front Shop Module 1, 2022

  Posted on 21st February 2022 by admin in Modules.

  COVID-19 has become a global crisis which has disrupted many aspects of life for most, if not all, of the world’s population. The COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing and its full impact on mental health is not known. Nonetheless, mental health has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns, quarantines, social restrictions, school and business […]

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• Mental health in a pandemic: Pharmacists Module 1, 2022

  Posted on 21st February 2022 by admin in Modules.

  Mental disorders have always been among the leading causes of the global disease burden, with depression and anxiety disorders being at the top of the list.  With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in December 2019 many questions around the resulting effects of COVID-19 on mental health have been raised. Strategies to reduce the spread […]

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• Vitamins & Minerals: Front Shop Module 5, 2021

  Posted on 8th December 2021 by admin in Modules.

  Nutritional supplements have become increasingly popular over recent years. Products designed for children, women, the elderly, athletes and the chronically ill neatly line the shelves in modern pharmacies. Supplements are products containing vitamins, minerals or other ingredients that are used with the intention of enhancing health, preventing illness and correcting deficiencies. Since the emergence of […]

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• Hypertension Update: Pharmacists Module 5, 2021

  Posted on 8th December 2021 by admin in Modules.

  Raised blood pressure (BP) or hypertension remains a leading cause of death globally. It is the most common condition seen in primary care and leads to myocardial infarction (heart attack), stroke, heart failure, renal failure and death if not detected early and treated appropriately. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1.28 billion adults […]

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• Recent advances in cancer therapies, with a focus on targeted treatments: Pharmacists Module 4, 2021

  Posted on 13th September 2021 by admin in Modules.

  Due to the lack of early symptoms and a hesitation to seek medical investigation, many cancers are discovered late, when the disease is at a relatively advanced stage. Survival rate is strongly correlated with the stage at which the disease is diagnosed. Early detection of the disease is a most important strategy for long-term survival […]

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• Cancer basics in the pharmacy: Front Shop Module 4, 2021

  Posted on 13th September 2021 by admin in Modules.

  Prevention of cancer is one of the most significant public health challenges of the 21st century. The staff in the community pharmacy can raise awareness of the more common cancers and the importance of early detection of cancers. The front-shop member of staff in the pharmacy is well positioned to promote prevention of cancer through […]

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• Female Contraception: Front Shop Module 3, 2021

  Posted on 10th August 2021 by admin in Modules.

  Effective contraception is the only way of preventing an unplanned pregnancy if a couple is planning on having sex (intercourse). This module will enable the Front Shop Pharmacy Assistant to learn about the female reproductive system, menstrual cycle and when in the cycle ovulation and fertilisation are likely to occur and be able to dispel […]

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• Hormonal Contraception: Pharmacists Module 3, 2021

  Posted on 10th August 2021 by admin in Modules.

  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the use of contraception advances the human right of people to determine the number and spacing of their children.  Of the 1.9 billion women in the reproductive age group (15 to 49 years) worldwide in 2019, 1.1 billion had a need for family planning; of these, 842 million […]

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• Understanding COVID-19: Front Shop Module 2, 2021

  Posted on 10th August 2021 by admin in Modules.

  The understanding of the virus and of COVID-19 is continually evolving. While researchers and healthcare professionals have been investigating ways to prevent and manage COVID-19, there have also been many myths and much misinformation about COVID-19 circulating on various media platforms, locally and internationally. The Front Shop member of staff in the pharmacy is often […]

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• COVID-19: Pharmacists Module 2, 2021

  Posted on 10th August 2021 by admin in Modules.

  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the use of contraception advances the human right of people to determine the number and spacing of their children.  Of the 1.9 billion women in the reproductive age group (15 to 49 years) worldwide in 2019, 1.1 billion had a need for family planning; of these, 842 million […]

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