Clinical tips: anaphylaxis
Louis Roller takes a look at the most serious form of allergic reaction: anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction and is potentially life threatening. It must …
Clinical tips: epilepsy
Louis Roller takes a look at epilepsy, including a medicinal cannabis update Epilepsy is defined as a chronic seizure disorder, or group of disorders, characterised by seizures that usually recur …
Clinical tips: cancers
Louis Roller takes a look at the cancer landscape in Australia Cancer, also known as a malignant tumour or malignant neoplasm, is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth …
Clinical tips: HIV/AIDS
Pharmacists must be up to date with the latest developments in HIV prevention and treatment, writes Louis Roller The acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the most serious expression of …
Clinical tips: antibiotic resistance
Louis Roller takes a look at the threat of antibiotic resistance “…this serious threat is no longer a prediction for the future; it is happening right now in every region …
Clinical tips: osteoporosis
Louis Roller takes a comprehensive look at the prevalence, causes and treatment of osteoporosis Osteoporosis is defined as a disease characterised by low bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration of bone …
Clinical tips: mental health
Mental health is a significant issue for many Australians, writes Louis Roller Some statistics on mental illness in Australia In each year, approximately one in every five Australians will experience a mental …
Clinical tips: tinea
There are several very important points to make when advising on tinea treatment, writes Louis Roller Fungal infections (mycosis) are classified according to which part of the body they infect: …
Clinical tips: diabetes
Pharmacists are the frontline warriors in managing diabetes medicines, writes Louis Roller One  person develops diabetes every five minutes. Around 1.5 million Australians have diabetes. This includes all types of …
Clinical tips: ear care
Louis Roller takes a look at common ear problems and hearing loss There are many different types of ear problems. For example, ear pain may be caused by infections of …
Clinical tips: hypertension
Louis Roller examines the ways in which pharmacists can help prevent and manage hypertension Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a long term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. …
Clinical tips: heart health
Pharmacists should be expected to advise on how medicines and lifestyle impact heart health, writes Louis Roller Cardiovascular disease continues to have a major effect on the health of Australians …