Non-practising pharmacist Sarah Mooney looks at the differences between influenza and the common cold, then discusses defensive and offensive strategies to combat these viral diseases
Aotearoa is likely to be on the verge of a pertussis outbreak, with recently reported cases just the tip of the iceberg – are you and your patients ready? Mary Nowlan and Nikki Turner from the Immunisation Advisory Centre discuss what you need to know
Historically, rheumatoid arthritis was a major cause of chronic pain, disability, loss of independence and even reduced life expectancy. With the widespread use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, it is now a very treatable chronic disease with a life expectancy and quality of life approaching that of the general population
Academic pharmacist Nataly Martini provides key information on Helicobacter pylori pathophysiology, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment strategies to enhance patient outcomes