Eamonn Brady MPSI looks at the clinical considerations in treating rheumatoid arthritis Arthritis is a general term used for the condition; however, there are over…
Current treatments in hypertension
Eamonn Brady MPSI provides an overview of the various factors to be considered in assessing and managing hypertension Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number-one cause…
Management of Allergic Rhinitis
Eamonn Brady MPSI provides an overview of allergic rhinitis, including diagnosis and treatment options Allergic rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal passages caused by an allergen,…
Strains, pains and muscle relief
As the weather improves and people venture out more often for exercise, increased presentations with muscle aches and strains in the pharmacy can be expected…
Diverticular disease and diverticulitis
Eamonn Brady MPSI presents a clinical overview of diverticular disease and diverticulitis and how they affect the large intestine Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are two…
Managing wounds at home
Eamonn Brady MPSI outlines some of the basic main factors to be considered in wound care at home I will discuss three types of wounds…
Managing and controlling asthma
EAMONN BRADY MPSI PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF THE CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ASTHMA, INCLUDING THE TREATMENT OPTIONS IN THE PHARMACY A sthma is a long-term condition…
Food for thought on Infant Nutrition
The pharmacist has a major role to play in providing much-needed advice to parents on their baby’s nutritional needs amid a confusing array of conflicting…
Osteoporosis- tackling a major cause of disability
Eamonn Brady MPSI looks at clinical considerations in osteoporosis and some of the tools to help reduce the associated risks for people with the condition…
Migraine not just a ‘headache’
Eamonn Brady MPSI provides a clinical overview of the different types of migraine, how to distinguish them from common headache, and the treatment options available…
Getting cholesterol under control
Eamonn Brady MPSI provides an overview of adult nutrition, including cholesterol, diet and diabetes meal planning What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a lipid/fat carried around…
New year, new opportunities for quitters
Eamonn Brady MPSI looks at the various ways patients can be helped to kick the habit for good What is in cigarettes that makes them…
The eyes have it
Eamonn Brady MPSI provides a clinical overview of Sjögren’s syndrome, an under-diagnosed and troublesome eye condition If a patient is suffering from dry eyes, dry…
Going viral
Eamonn Brady MPSI provides a clinical overview of treating coughs, colds and flu in the pharmacy There is no cure for a cold or influenza…
An overview of Crohn’s disease
Eamonn Brady MPSI looks at inflammatory bowel disease, with a particular focus on Crohn’s disease Crohn’s disease is one of the two main forms of…
Mental health during Covid-19
The societal effects of Covid-19 have taken a significant toll on people’s mental health, writes Eamonn Brady MPSI 2020 has seen an increase in anxiety…
Considerations in Psoriasis
EAMONN BRADY MPSI PRESENTS A CLINICAL EVALUATION OF THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF PSORIASIS, AS WELL AS TRIGGERS, TREATMENTS AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICATIONS There are several different…
Putting pain in its place
Eamonn Brady MPSI looks at the different types of pain, including their potential causes and analgesic therapy options This article focuses on certain aspects of…
Wound care and pressure sores
Eamonn Brady MPSI provides a clinical overview of wound care Pressure ulcers are lesions caused by unrelieved pressure that results in damage to the underlying…
Treating and managing Heart Failure
Eamonn Brady MPSI looks at the clinical considerations in the different types of heart failure, including prevention, causes and effectiveness of therapeutic interventions Congestive cardiac…
CBD in Healthcare
Dr Donna Cosgrove PhD MPSI looks at the potential health benefits of CBD, including the evidence base and pharmacokinetics Introduction Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of…
Men’s health matters
Eamonn Brady MPSI provides a clinical overview of benign prostatic hyperplasia, a commonly-occurring andunder-reported condition in a large number of men as they age Benign…
Malnutrition in the older person
EAMONN BRADY MPSI PROVIDES A CLINICAL OVERVIEW OF THE NATURE OF MALNUTRITION, ITS CAUSES AND HOW THE PHARMACIST CAN HELP TO ALLEVIATE THE CONDITION What…
Folate and fortification in Ireland
A new study led by researchers from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin challenges claims from some international scientific circles…
A good start
An overview of nasal congestion and nasal hygiene in infants and children, a common complaint that causes distress and disruption for children and their carers…
Keeping mind and body healthy
There is increasing focus on the benefits of ginkgo biloba, an ancient remedy with potential for modern applications in a number of conditions, including age-related…
Discussing dysphagia
Eamonn Brady MPSI provides a clinical overview of dysphagia, including causes, prognosis and therapies ysphagia’ is a medical term that is used to refer to…
Considerations in contraception
Dr Donna Cosgrove PhD MPSI examines the different options for contraception regimens Introduction The Report of the Working Group on Access to Contraception, published in…
Back to school in the ‘new normal’
Eamonn Brady MPSI and Siobhan Clarke MPSI look at the physiological and psychological issues that are likely to arise when children return to school in…
Understanding IBD
Dr Donna Cosgrove PhD MPSI provides a clinical synopsis of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis Inflammatory bowel disease: Incidence and pathology The inflammatory bowel diseases…