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• Osteoporosis Front Shop Staff: Mod 4, 2026

  Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become less dense, weaker and more fragile, making them more likely to break (fracture).

  A fracture caused by osteoporosis can lead to long-term pain, disability, loss of independence and a reduced quality of […]

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• An Update On Osteoporosis For The Pharmacist: Module 4, 2026

  Osteoporosis is a significant health concern in South Africa, with approximately one in three women and one in five men at risk of developing the condition during their lifetime. Yet, many individuals remain unaware of declining bone mineral density and […]

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• Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Pharmacists Module 3, 2026

  Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that presents in childhood with symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity and/or inattention. The notion that ADHD is a disorder of childhood prevailed until the turn of the century, but researchers have now documented the […]

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• Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Front Shop Module 3, 2026

  ADHD is one of the most common psychiatric disorders of childhood and adolescence and often persists into adulthood. It is a chronic disorder with a substantial impact on quality of life for patients and their families.

  When left untreated, ADHD can […]

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• Overweight and obesity: Front Shop, Module 2, 2026

  Overweight and obesity have increased globally. In 2022, an estimated 2.5 billion adults aged 18 years and older were overweight or obese. This corresponds to 43 % of adults aged 18 years and older being overweight or obese. This is […]

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• Obesity and weight loss in adults: Pharmacists, Module 2, 2026

  Obesity can no longer be regarded as a condition caused simply by an imbalance between energy in and energy out and, by implication, something that can be managed by mere willpower. Clinical practice guidelines all over the world now acknowledge […]

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• High blood pressure – Front Shop Staff Module 1, 2026

  High blood pressure is the most common cardiovascular disorder in the world and a major risk factor for heart attack, stroke and chronic kidney disease. It is often called the ‘silent killer’ because it usually causes no symptoms. In fact, […]

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• Hypertension – An update ,  Module 1, 2026

  Hypertension is the most prevalent cardiovascular disorder in the world, yet most patients with hypertension do not have their blood pressure under control.

  This module on hypertension is important as it outlines the current approach to the diagnosis and management of […]

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• Depression, Front Shop Staff Module 5, 2025

  Despite being one of the most common mental disorders worldwide, depression often goes unnoticed. Many people are reluctant to speak about their symptoms due to stigma, and some may perceive their condition as personal failure, rather than a real illness.

  Depression […]

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• Bipolar disorder, Module 5, 2025

  Sadness and joy are part of everyday life. Sadness is a natural response to loss or disappointment, and joy or elation is a natural response to success or achievements. Mood fluctuations, therefore, are normal responses to daily life because of […]

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