Bacterial or viral…how can we tell?
New research has found a way of identifying bacterial or viral infections – a breakthrough that could stem the problem of antibiotic resistance Researchers from The University of Queensland and …
Flu warning about the elderly
Protect vulnerable people as flu cases rise: NSW Health People with flu symptoms have been warned to stay away from aged care facilities and vulnerable groups following a spike in …
5-fold increase in activity needed
A new study links increased weekly exercise to a reduced risk of five common diseases University of Queensland researcher Dr Lennert Veerman said a significant boost to physical activity level recommendations to the …
TWC to merge with Chemmart
Chemmart and Terry White Group are set to merge. EBOS Group Limited has announced it has entered into an agreement to merge its Chemmart business with the Terry White Group businesses to …
Top 20 pharmacy assistants in each state announced
The top 20 pharmacy assistants in each state and territory of Australia have been named, as part of the 2016 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/GuildSuper Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award …
70% want to die at home
PALLIATIVE INVESTMENT IS NEEDED AS RESEARCH SHOWS MOST WANT TO DIE AT HOME. With the number of Australians dying during the next 25 years expected to double, Silver Chain Group says the commitment …
Arthritis/continence link
Next week is Arthritis Week presenting an opportunity to highlight the connection between arthritis and continence issues. While arthritis doesn’t directly affect bladder or bowel function, incontinence associated with arthritis …
PATY: nominations closing soon!
TIME IS RUNNING OUT – RECOGNISE AN AMAZING PHARMACY ASSISTANT TODAY! There’s just two weeks to go, to nominate an outstanding pharmacy assistant for the 2016 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/GuildSuper …
Sugar tax: a health sweetener
A 20% TAX ON SOFT DRINKS WOULD RESULT IN WIDESPREAD, LONG-LASTING PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFITS AND SIGNIFICANT HEALTH COST SAVINGS, A NEW STUDY SHOWS. University of Queensland School of Public Health researcher Dr …
Pharmacy Alliance supports life in full
PHARMACY ALLIANCE HAS PARTNERED WITH THE FULLIFE FOUNDATION TO RAISE FUNDS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN ETHOPIA. The Fullife Foundation was established by pharmacist and member of Pharmacy Alliance, Ian Shanks …
Passive ‘vaping’ risk
E-CIGARETTES PRESENT HEALTH RISKS FOR PEOPLE WHO VAPE OR FOR BYSTANDERS. The risk assessment report from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. only considered e-cigarettes with nicotine, since there has been very …
Pharmacists key in diabetes strategy campaign
Pharmacists have a “really important” role in raising awareness about the impact of diabetes and the urgent need to develop and implement the National Diabetes Strategy, says ADEA CEO Dr …