APP2019
The pharmacist’s role: probiotics for ENT
Streptoccous pyogenes is a major cause of acute infections such as tonsillitis, particularly in children. In this video, Dr John Hale, CTO, Blis Technologies explains how the BLIS K12 strain …
Considerations when recommending an oral probiotic
In this video, Dr John Hale, CTO, Blis Technologies outlines the role of oral probiotics in each stage of the patient treatment cycle. You can access other videos in our …
How do probiotics work?
We hear a lot about the benefits of good bacteria for gut health, however did you know that the oral cavity is home to over 700 species of bacteria and …
The future is here
What role will AI play in the future of pharmacy? Shara Evans joins the AJP stage at APP 2019 to tell us about the role that Artificial Intelligence is playing …
Talking about the future and precision medicine
Did you know there is a pill that has an embedded sensor activated by the digestive enzymes, and transmits data about your medications via Bluetooth to an app? Shara Evans …
Welcome to the AJP podcast
Welcome to our new podcast series, produced by pharmacists for pharmacists Pharmacists Carlene and Jarrod McMaugh talk about the series of podcasts they are producing in partnership with AJP
Pain management and the role of paracetamol
Pharmacists play an important role in informing patients and carers of infants and children about the safe use of paracetamol. John Bell joins us to discuss pain management and paracetamol. …
Reducing inflammation for musculoskeletal pain
Reducing inflammation is key in treating patients suffering from musculoskeletal pain. In this video pharmacist, PSA advisor and lecturer at UTS John Bell, discusses best practices to help patients manage …
Holistic pain management in elderly patients
Common comorbidities for patients aged 65 and over include cardiovascular disease, arthritis and back pain. The role of topical anti-inflammatory drugs in managing pain in light of these comorbidities needs …
How the opioid ban is changing pain management
Last year, the RACGP released new guidelines to help manage patient pain. What do these guidelines mean for sufferers of osteoarthritis? We ask John Bell, pharmacist, advisor to the PSA …
What are the most effective osteoarthritic pain treatments?
In a recently published 2018 systemic review, the effects of 5 major drug categories in the treatment of osteoarthritis pain were reviewed with data extracted from 29 studies published from …
Revolutionising Pharmacy: The Invention of the Webster-pak
Gerard Stevens, Managing Director at Webstercare, is a man who needs no introduction. As the inventor of the Webster-pak, a registered pharmacist, and a Member of the Order of Australia, …
