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02/11/2026

Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of vision impairment in people living with diabetes – but many patients don't know they have it until the damage is already done.

Join Pharmacy Magazine and Abbott for a one-hour webinar with Dr Martine Joffe on protecting vision in diabetes, covering early management of mild to moderate diabetic retinopathy.

📅 Monday, 16 November 2026
🕕 19h00
⏱ One hour

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4f69tC9

05/10/2026

Patient counselling tip: always reinforce that chlorhexidine is adjunctive to, not a replacement for, mechanical plaque control. Patients should also be aware of potential staining and taste alteration with prolonged use. Our new article covers everything you need to know for evidence-based oral hygiene advice.

📊Read the full article here: https://newmedia.b2bcentral.co.za/22b142a5-deab-4e22-94f0-c8e1dcc9ccd1/index.html

30/09/2026

🤔 Is brushing enough on its own? Not always. Conventional toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste produces minimal reversal of the dysbiotic microbiome changes seen in gingivitis. Adjunctive antiseptics like chlorhexidine 0.12% can help – and pharmacists are ideally placed to identify who needs them. 📊

Read more in our new article: https://newmedia.b2bcentral.co.za/22b142a5-deab-4e22-94f0-c8e1dcc9ccd1/index.html

22/09/2026

💡 Did you know that periodontal disease is linked to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and COPD? Oral health is about more than just teeth. Our latest piece unpacks the systemic connections and explains how pharmacists can play a key role in prevention.

📊Read the full article here: https://newmedia.b2bcentral.co.za/22b142a5-deab-4e22-94f0-c8e1dcc9ccd1/index.html

18/09/2026

📊 A 21-day trial found 0.12% chlorhexidine achieved over 90% relative reduction in plaque and gingival index scores. Combined with subgingival debridement, bacterial colony counts dropped by up to 97%.

Learn how this adjunct fits into everyday pharmacy practice in our new article: https://newmedia.b2bcentral.co.za/22b142a5-deab-4e22-94f0-c8e1dcc9ccd1/index.html

15/09/2026

🦷 Plaque build-up can start changing your oral microbiome in just 1–4 days! Our latest article explores how plaque biofilm drives gingivitis and periodontal disease – and what pharmacy teams can do to help patients stay ahead.

📊Read the full article here: https://newmedia.b2bcentral.co.za/22b142a5-deab-4e22-94f0-c8e1dcc9ccd1/index.html

31/08/2026

Traveller's diarrhoea affects 10–40% of travellers, with the highest risk in parts of Africa, South and Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Mexico 🌏

But the story doesn't end when the symptoms do. TD can reduce microbial diversity, promote pro-inflammatory bacteria, and even lead to persistent multidrug-resistant organisms 🦠

Pharmacists can advise on:
✅ Preventive food and water hygiene
✅ Probiotic prophylaxis (Saccharomyces boulardii showed significant risk reduction)
✅ Carrying a non-absorbable antibiotic for self-treatment

Want to learn more? 📊 Read the full article here: https://newmedia.b2bcentral.co.za/f6f12cfa-2194-44d5-82a6-e654a28649ec/index.html

31/08/2026

👶 A parent rushes into your pharmacy, worried sick about their toddler's diarrhoea. They're exhausted, they're scared, and they need clear answers — fast.

Can you give them that confidence? ✅

This webinar will sharpen your clinical guidance so you can — every single time.

📅 Monday, 31 August 2026 | 7:00 PM
🎙️ Nicky Belseck & Dr Lethabo Machaba
🔗 Register via this link: https://tinyurl.com/3dsndyrx

28/08/2026

😟 It's every parent's nightmare — a little one with diarrhoea, and they don't know where to turn.

But here's the thing: as a pharmacist, YOU could be the first line of help that prevents a hospital visit.

Join us for a practical, focused session on exactly that.

📅 Monday, 31 August 2026 | 7:00 PM
🎙️ Nicky Belseck (Editor, Pharmacy Magazine) & Dr Lethabo Machaba (Paediatrician)
🔗 Register via this link: https://tinyurl.com/3dsndyrx

Free to attend — pharmacists and pharmacy teams 💙

20/08/2026

Who's most at risk when it comes to travel-related gut disruption? 🤔

Travellers with chronic conditions or immunosuppression are more likely to develop a low-diversity, pro-inflammatory gut microbiome profile after travel. Interestingly, one study found these travellers used fewer probiotics than non-travellers (13.3% vs 44.4%).

These patients deserve targeted microbiome-supportive strategies — and pharmacists are perfectly positioned to provide them 💊

Want to learn more? 📊 Read the full article here: https://newmedia.b2bcentral.co.za/f6f12cfa-2194-44d5-82a6-e654a28649ec/index.html

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