31 May 2024 · Wet combing, dimeticone, malathion or permethrin can be used during breastfeeding; choice will depend on the indication. Other treatments can be considered.
22 May 2024 · The choice of antidepressant switching strategy depends on the person and antidepressant. We describe the current strategies and their application.
17 May 2024 · The Child-Pugh score is used to estimate the severity of liver disease in patients with cirrhosis, and by drug manufacturers to suggest dose adjustments.
2 May 2024 · Intravenous thiamine for prevention of refeeding syndrome should be reserved for those with intestinal failure where the oral or enteral route is unavailable.
1 May 2024 · We explain how to assess liver function including the purpose of liver blood tests, how to interpret them and what to do if they are abnormal.
1 May 2024 · Information should be gathered about the history of liver impairment or the type of liver disease to enable a risk assessment and decisions about treatment.
24 April 2024 · This ‘on the couch’ webinar, the second in a series of two, addressed questions around the challenges faced by pharmacists with HRT decision making.