April 2022

Nappy rash on a baby’s bottom is usually mild and should not cause too much concern, but occasionally it can lead to severe pain and infection. Jonathan Chilton-Towle speaks to pharmacy owner HeeSeung Lee about what pharmacy staff can do to help parents deal with this problem

Pharmacist Darshana Kanjee from Life Pharmacy Dunedin discusses threadworms and how to treat them

After years of talking to patients with long-term conditions about their medications, Christchurch pharmacist Katrina Azer critiques existing services and urges a new approach for the good of patients and health-sector budgets

Healthcare Handbook technical editor Carmen Fookes provides an overview of endometriosis, including the lifestyle advice, supplements and pain-relieving medications you can offer

Medical herbalist and pharmacist Phil Rasmussen reviews the literature on curcumin, a popular ingredient in natural remedies

Consultant cardiologist Chris Ellis discusses the recent funding of rosuvastatin, focusing on its use for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease

Dementia is an incredibly destructive disease that puts a considerable strain on those who develop it, their friends and whānau, and the healthcare system. Here, Professor Ngaire Kerse reviews the 12 modifiable risk factors identified for dementia

Improving fitness and strength may not require a gym membership or even hard work, writes Auckland University of Technology professor of strength and conditioning John Cronin in The Conversation