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Helping parents to help their children: tailoring counselling for pain & fever
Dr Kieran Le Plastrier and pharmacist Suzanna Nash discuss how to improve parent counselling skills on pain & fever using new ACP guideline 30 April 2024 | 7-8.00PM AEST What …
Sarcopenia and its management
This article will discuss sarcopenia, its pathophysiology, effects, management strategies, and how pharmacists can support patients. We will explore the causes, risk factors and ways to prevent sarcopenia, and discuss …
Shedding light on vitamin D and calcium adequacy in pregnancy and lactation
Calcium and vitamin D are essential nutrients for skeletal growth and bone health.1 Vitamin D helps the body to absorb calcium—not having sufficient vitamin D levels can reduce calcium absorption …
Hypercholesterolaemia and its silent precursor
What is the role of nutraceuticals in cardiovascular health, and what are the reasons for using them alongside statin therapy in the management of hypercholesterolaemia? By Chrysa Giannellis, consultant pharmacist …
Dementia: communities matter
The right support at the right time can enable people with dementia to maintain their independence and functional capacity for as long as possible. By Associate Professor Michael Woodward AM, …
Complementary and alternative medicines for bladder control
Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are increasingly researched for bladder control and provide an option for conservative management or when other treatments have been unsuccessful. This article explores common bladder …
Pharmacy administration of long-acting injectable buprenorphine
In this short two part video, John Jones, My Community Pharmacy owner from Shortland NSW, discusses his experience of long-acting injectable buprenorphine and how it differs from daily treatments. View …
What is long-acting injectable buprenorphine?
In this short two part video, John Jones, My Community Pharmacy owner from Shortland NSW, discusses long-acting injectable buprenorphine. View the other videos in this series: Part 2: Pharmacy administration …
Improved Sleep Quality with Relief of Nasal Congestion & Cough
In this short two part video, Professor Richard Harvey MD Phd FRACS discusses the role of menthol-based rubs in the relief of nasal congestion and cough. View the other videos …
Rapid Relief of Nasal Congestion & Cough
In this short two part video, Professor Richard Harvey MD Phd FRACS discusses the role of menthol-based rubs in the relief of nasal congestion and cough. View the other videos …
A new OTC option for infant and childhood constipation
Constipation affects approximately 8-12% of children in western populations,1 including 3% of 0–12 month-olds and 9.7% of 13–48 month-olds.2 Constipation may cause stress for children, carers, and the healthcare system …
Assisting customers with chesty and dry coughs
Chesty cough vs dry cough: what is the difference? A cough is a sudden expulsion of air from the lungs, a reflex that protects the airway from foreign irritants such …
Is unconscious gender bias undermining pain management?
This content is written and produced by Reckitt. What is the gender pain gap? The term ‘gender pain gap’ refers to the disparities in the pain experience between men and …