Team PSA 2026: Caroline Diamantis FPS, Prof Mark Naunton MPS and Bridget Totterman MPS[/caption]
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Clinical features 
Warm compresses are the cornerstone of treatment, helping to soften the lesion, bring pus to the surface and encourage spontaneous drainage. A clean face cloth soaked in warm (not hot) water should be applied to the closed eyelid for 2–5 minutes, twice daily during the active phase. Once the stye begins to drain, any discharge should be gently wiped away using a clean, warm washcloth. After resolution, continuing warm compresses once daily may help prevent recurrence.2 
An expert weighs in on the legitimacy of adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses and where pharmacists fit into the equation.
Diagnosis of ADHD in adults has skyrocketed in recent years. According to a recent briefing conducted by the federal Department of Health and Aged Care, published under freedom of information laws, ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions for ADHD medicines have more than doubled over a 5-year period.
In 2022, 3.2 million prescriptions for ADHD medication were issued to 414,000 patients – a sizable jump from the 1.4 million prescriptions issued to 186,000 Australians in 2018.
Could new diagnostic criteria and guidelines, including the Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline For Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), be helping undiagnosed adults finally receive the care they need?
Or is the condition being overdiagnosed and overmedicated – as some Australian psychiatrists fear – spurred on by social media trends and the COVID-19 pandemic?
And why are women so commonly diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, when the condition is thought to be more prevalent among males?
Advanced Practice Pharmacist and PSA SA/NT Branch President Dr Manya Angley FPS, an expert in neurodivergence, answers these burning questions in the first of a series of Australian Pharmacist videos – where we speak to thought leaders about a range of hot topics relevant to pharmacy practice.
Dr Angley will be speaking at CPC24 on Neurodiversity/ ADHD in adults on Saturday, 4 May 2024 9:45–10:15 am. Register here to attend.
