This article, written by Sidhesh Phaldessai, provides an overview of geriatric psychopharmacology, including the epidemiology of mental health disorders in the older population, the physiological changes that occur with ageing and their impact on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and the use of psychotropic medications in older adults
Spotlight: Haemorrhoids
Tuesday 30 July 2019, 10:00 AM
Haemorrhoids (also known as piles) are swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus. Treatment and prevention will often involve OTC products, home remedies and lifestyle changes, but serious cases will require referral to a doctor. Owner of three Auckland pharmacies Hee Seung Lee chats to reporter Jonathan Chilton-Towle about the advice and products pharmacy staff can give to help patients with haemorrhoids
Causes, Exactly what causes haemorrhoids is currently unknown. Most people will get them at some stage in their lives, but they are more common in elderly peo