CNS conditions

Understand the common conditions that can affect the central nervous system.

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First prescriptions for epilepsy

This module supports pharmacists when consulting with patients who have been prescribed epilepsy medications for the first time.

22 Jun 2022 , 15 Min Module

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First prescriptions for Parkinson's disease

This module supports pharmacists when consulting with patients who have been prescribed Parkinson's medication for the first time.

04 May 2022 , 20 Min Module

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Body Talk: the nervous system

Part four of Body Talk considers the workings of the nervous system.

16 Dec 2019 , 7 Min Module

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The enigmatic aura

Could you tell the difference between a migraine aura and a transient ischaemic attack or stroke?

29 May 2019 , 2 Min Article

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Epilepsy

This CPD module provides an overview of epilepsy, including the causes, types of seizure, diagnosis and treatments.

22 Feb 2019 , 900 Min Module

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Clinical briefing: A game changer for MS sufferers?

A new report raises the prospect that multiple sclerosis might soon be ‘preventable or functionally curable’.

10 Jan 2019 , 2 Min Article

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Scenario: Bell's palsy

Pharmacist Parveen is talking to Paul Odley, who is usually a regular customer but hasn’t been in for a couple of weeks...

28 May 2018 , 1 Min Article

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People with epilepsy more likely to die early

People with epilepsy are two to three times more likely to die prematurely than the rest of the population, research suggests

22 May 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Advances in multiple sclerosis therapy

The advances made in recent years in the understanding of, and ability to treat, multiple sclerosis have been remarkable

22 Jan 2018 , 2 Min Article

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UKCPA: Mothers and epilepsy

The safest policy for a mother with epilepsy and her baby is for her to take the medication and be seizure-free.

10 Sep 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Early treatment in MS improves outcomes

Early treatment of highly active multiple sclerosis improves patient outcomes, according to new research

26 Jun 2017 , 1 Min Article

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CPD: Anxiety disorders in adults

This module will help you understand the main types of anxiety disorder and their therapeutic management

19 Jan 2017 , 900 Min Module

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The role of the pharmacy team in Parkinson's disease

Patients with Parkinson’s disease often have complex medication regimes. Pharmacists should be doing more to help them

05 Jan 2017 , 3 Min Article