July 2023

From nasal sprays that make short work of congestion to high-quality fake nails, Tina Hillier from Christchurch’s ENGAGE Pharmacy Group provides her reviews

Blepharitis, the inflammation of the eyelids, is a condition affecting many. Dunedin pharmacist Darshana Kanjee explores what pharmacy teams can do to help

Persistent pain affects physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing, and is one of the most prevalent long-term conditions in New Zealand. In this article, Vanessa Brown discusses persistent pain, including its causes, symptoms and treatments. She also explores the concept of central sensitisation and its role in persistent pain

Healthcare Handbook technical editor Carmen Pope looks at sore throats and how to treat them, possible red flags for strep throat and who is at risk for rheumatic fever

Non-practising pharmacist Sarah Mooney takes a look at the different kinds of cutaneous warts and how to treat them

A wave of public outrage in Egypt arose over the narrative of Netflix’s new series, Queen Cleopatra, writes marketing lecturer Marian Makkar