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• The Basics of HIV and AIDS: Front Shop Module 3, 2018

  Posted on 21st June 2018 by admin in Modules.

  HIV is no longer a death sentence. It is a chronic illness that can be treated (as is the case with other chronic illnesses) and people infected with HIV can live a long and normal life if they adhere to their treatment and have regular visits to the doctor or clinic. It is important to […]

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• Osteoporosis: Front Shop Module 1, 2018

  Posted on 21st June 2018 by admin in Modules.

  Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become abnormally thin, weakened and easily fractured. Fractures can occur with little or no force and may occur after a minor fall. Fortunately, there are many steps that can be taken to prevent osteoporosis, including diet, exercise and not smoking. For people that are already affected by […]

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• Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy: Front Shop Module 2, 2018

  Posted on 21st June 2018 by admin in Modules.

  Menopause is not a disease.  It is a normal and a natural event in a woman’s life.  There are, however, certain symptoms that women suffer from before, during and after menopause, that may affect how they feel.  It is important to know about these symptoms, since they affect the quality of life of the menopausal […]

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• Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy: Pharmacists Module 2, 2018

  Posted on 21st June 2018 by admin in Modules.

  The average life expectancy of women in the Western world is increasing, with more females living into their eighties and nineties. However, the average age at which menopause occurs (51 years in the developed world and a few years earlier elsewhere) has remained the same. This means that large numbers of women will experience more […]

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• Osteoporosis: Pharmacists Module 1, 2018

  Posted on 25th January 2018 by admin in Modules.

  Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become abnormally thin, weakened and easily broken (fractured). It is often called the ‘silent disease’ because most people do not have any symptoms until a fracture occurs. As we age, bone loss outpaces the growth of new bone and the bones may become porous, brittle and prone […]

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• Common ear problems: Pharmacists Module 5, 2017

  Posted on 23rd November 2017 by admin in Modules.

  Pharmacists are often asked about common ear problems. It is important for the pharmacist to recognise minor ear problems that can be managed in the pharmacy as well as ear disorders that require referral to the doctor. A variety of conditions may affect hearing or balance. Ear infections (e.g. acute otitis media) are the most […]

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• Common Ear Problems: Front Shop Module 5, 2017

  Posted on 23rd November 2017 by admin in Modules.

  Ear infections are the most common ear problems seen in infants and children, while blockages caused by accumulated earwax are more likely to happen in older people. While minor ear problems such as a painful swimmer’s ear can be effectively treated in the pharmacy using simple over-the-counter products, the front shop member of staff needs […]

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• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – Latest Guidelines: Pharmacists Module 4, 2017

  Posted on 23rd November 2017 by admin in Modules.

  Diabetes is one of the largest health emergencies of the 21st century. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that globally, high blood glucose is the third highest risk factor for premature mortality, after high blood pressure and tobacco use.  Many people, however, remain largely unaware of the current impact of diabetes and its complications. It […]

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• What is Diabetes? Front Shop Module 4, 2017

  Posted on 23rd November 2017 by admin in Modules.

  Diabetes mellitus or ‘diabetes’ is a disorder in which blood sugar (glucose) levels are abnormally high. All the cells in the body need glucose for energy to work properly and the hormone, insulin, helps glucose get from the blood into the cells. If the pancreas does not make enough insulin, or if the body stops […]

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• Insomnia and its management: Pharmacists’ Module 3, 2017

  Posted on 29th June 2017 by admin in Modules.

  Sleep accounts for one-third of human life and insomnia is the most common sleep-related complaint and the second most common complaint (after pain) reported in primary care settings. Insomnia frequently coexists with medical, sleep or neurological disorders. It may also be associated with acute stress, medications or substance abuse, poor sleep habits or changes in […]

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