Category Archives: Modules
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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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Understanding and Managing Insomnia: Front Shop Module 3, 2017
Posted on 29th June 2017 by admin in Modules.Insomnia is the complaint of an inability to obtain enough sleep. People with insomnia may have a difficulty in falling asleep, a difficulty in staying asleep or may wake up too early in the morning and not be able to fall asleep again. In general, people with insomnia sleep less or sleep poorly despite having […]
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Stroke: Pharmacists’ Module 2, 2017
Posted on 25th May 2017 by admin in Modules.Stroke is the third most common cause of disability and the second most common cause of death worldwide. Stroke is currently the second leading cause of death in South Africa. A stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) occurs when an artery to the brain becomes blocked or ruptures, resulting in death of an area of brain […]
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Headache: Front Shop Module 2, 2017
Posted on 23rd March 2017 by admin in Modules.Headaches are one of the most common medical complaints and one of the most common reasons that people visit a doctor. Although headaches can be painful, distressing and interfere with the ability to work and do daily tasks, they are rarely due to a serious condition. While some people have frequent headaches, there are others […]
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Acne – An update for pharmacists: Pharmacists’ Module 1, 2017
Posted on 23rd March 2017 by admin in Modules.Acne is the most common skin disorder affecting adolescents and young adults. It presents in a variety of clinical forms depending on the type, number and severity of the predominant lesions. While many health professionals and a substantial proportion of the lay public dismiss acne as a natural part of growing up with few long-term […]
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Acne and pimples: Front Shop Module 1, 2017
Posted on 23rd March 2017 by admin in Modules.Acne is a common skin condition that causes pimples to develop on the face, chest, shoulders or back. It usually starts in puberty and varies in severity from a few spots on the face, to severe acne which may cause permanent scarring and have long-term effects on a person’s self-confidence. Acne treatment depends on the […]
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Vaccine-Preventable Childhood Illnesses: Pharmacist’s Module 5, 2016
Posted on 1st December 2016 by admin in Modules.The EPI-SA programme strives to reach every child with quality immunisation services that incorporate the use of new vaccines and technology and that ensure no child is denied his or her right to protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. This is, however, not without challenges. Despite the achievements of the programme, under-immunisation among children still remains a […]
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