For older people and frail people, the long-term benefit of medicines reduces and the potential for harm from adverse effects increases. When the benefit–risk balance changes in this way, medicine review and optimisation are important to simplify the therapeutic regimen, reduce inappropriate medicines and minimise risks. In this article, pharmacist prescriber Linda Bryant uses two case studies to illustrate important considerations during medicine reviews
Understanding Tourette syndrome: Diagnosis, treatment and support
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Tourette syndrome
Understanding Tourette syndrome: Diagnosis, treatment and support
Wednesday 28 May 2025, 12:15 AM

A formal diagnosis can help children get the help they need at school [Image: Mikhail Nilov on Pexels]
With Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month running from 15 May to 15 June, this article aims to shed light on a widely misunderstood neurological condition that affects individuals in varying ways
Key points, Tourette syndrome is more than just tics – it is a complex neurological condition that requires a nuanced and compassionate approach.
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