Checklist on Injuries With the return to school looming, now is the perfect time for an important check on first aid in schools. Trips, falls and slips in school are...

However, it can easily be prevented by good oral health and dental habits such as brushing teeth regularly with toothpaste that contains fluoride and cutting down on sugary food and...

Back to School Checklist for Children with Asthma Asthma is the most common chronic condition among children, affecting 1 in 10 children and adolescents under 18. Children with the condition...

Pain in Children It can be a challenge to recognise the symptoms of pain in children. Are they really hurting, or are is the parent overreacting? Pain is a highly...

Vitamin Supplements in Children To supplement or not to supplement? That is the question Vitamins and minerals are important for healthy growth and development in children. Children who eat a...

Know your Role in Childhood Vaccinations The role of pharmacists in immunisation and vaccination varies across the world; in some countries pharmacists are primarily involved in ensuring the safe supply...

A new survey from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences reveals the urgent need for greater education about HIV stigma for healthcare workers and students. The survey was carried...

Pharmacy Management of Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) 60 Second Summary (GORD) Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is often a chronic condition involving the reflux of gastric contents back into the oesophagus,...

As the summer winds down and the buzz of the back-to-school season picks up, young people and their parents are gearing up for the year ahead with new skincare routines...

Educating on Allergies As summer comes to a close, there is always a lot to be done to get kids ready to go back to school. As children re-integrate with...