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…
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…
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…
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…
Aspects of analgesia
Dr Donna Cosgrove PhD MPSI provides a clinical overview of analgesia and the many ways the pharmacist can help patients manage their pain ▸ Good…
Mind matters
Dr Donna Cosgrove PhD MPSI takes an evidence-based look at mental health treatment, including the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic It is estimated that up…
Under the skin of seborrhoeic dermatitis
Eamonn Brady MPSI provides a clinical synopsis of the causes, symptoms and treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis Introduction The term ‘seborrhoeic dermatitis’ is derived from the…
Cholesterol, diet and diabetes meal planning
Eamonn Brady MPSI and Siobhan Clarke (Pharmacy Technician) provide an overview of the clinical considerations in cholesterol control What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a lipid/fat…
Getting the best start in life
Dr Donna Cosgrove MPSI PhD looks at the health benefits for infants of receiving the best nutrition possible in early life Introduction Although every child…
Perspectives in osteoporosis
Ciara Gavin MPSI takes a clinical look at the risk factors, management and treatment options for osteoporosis Background Osteoporosis, meaning ‘porous bone’, is a progressive…
Genito-urinary health
Ciara Gavin MPSI provides a clinical overview of some of the more common genito-urinary conditions For this article, we will look at three common genito-urinary…
Dental care
Eamonn Brady MPSI examines some of the more common dental conditions, including their causes, symptoms and treatments
Management of allergic rhinitis
Eamonn Brady MPSI looks at the diagnosis, treatment and management of allergic rhinitis Allergic rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal passages caused by an allergen, such…
One of the fasted-growing diseases in Ireland
Eamonn Brady MPSI provides an overview of diabetes in Ireland, including causes and treatment options