asthma
Asthma and sleep
Asthma, sleep and sleep disorders appear to have complex, but significant relationships, particularly among people with severe asthma. By Debbie Rigby, advanced practice pharmacist Learning Objectives After completing this activity, …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic disorder associated with infertility; miscarriage; adverse pregnancy …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Cardiovascular risk assessment in women: which women are suited for menopausal hormone therapy? Individual risk assessment for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Cough in Children and Adults: Diagnosis, Assessment and Management (CICADA) Cough is the most common symptom leading to medical consultation. Chronic …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Cannabis for chronic pain: cardiovascular safety Analysis of nearly 2 million patients with chronic pain using Danish registers reveals …
The week in review
The pharmacy sector isn’t slowing down just because it’s December…it’s been a whirlwind of activity this week for the profession This week the University of Technology Sydney released its latest …
Jump in asthma deaths recorded
Over-reliance on OTC salbutamol may be contributing to a spike in Australian asthma deaths, one veteran pharmacist and asthma expert warns The National Asthma Council Australia has released new Australian …
New research into dry powder inhalers
The US Food and Drug Administration has awarded Australian researchers AUD$1 million for research into better, more affordable asthma inhalers The researchers, led by the University of Sydney’s Associate Professor …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest research news Balancing risks and benefits of cannabis use This umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials and observational studies concludes …
PSA updates guidelines for salbutamol, terbutaline inhalers
Pharmacists key to supporting asthma patient to move away from relievers and toward preventers, PSA leader says Updated treatment guidelines for pharmacists supplying salbutamol and terbutaline inhalers to patients with …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Indications for omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in prevention of cardiovascular disease Fish oil and combination preparations of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic …
Asthma update
The National Asthma Council Australia has released two new charts for health professionals managing and caring for patients with asthma The new items are a Asthma and COPD Medications chart, …