Proton pump inhibitors linked to bone health risk
Researchers are urging caution in prescribing proton pump inhibitors, one of the world’s most commonly-issued drug groups, citing links to increased fracture risks in older Australian women. University of Queensland …
HIV diagnoses stabilise, treatment uptake strong
New figures released by the Kirby Institute from its 2015 Annual Surveillance Report indicate that in 2014, HIV diagnoses in Australia remained stable, following a sharp rise in 2012. Australia …
Mindfulness improves pharmacy practice: Craig Hassed
Mindfulness can make a huge difference to pharmacy practice, says Dr Craig Hassed, senior lecturer, department of general practice, Monash University. Monash University pharmacy and medicine students undertake a mandatory …
Hepatitis C patients growing sicker waiting for PBS subsidy
Nearly 3000 Australians with hepatitis C have progressed to severe liver disease in the last year, as thousands continue to wait for affordable access to curative medicines recommended for a …
Does the Western diet affect the brain?
New research has shown for the first time that the part of the brain used for learning, memory and mental health is smaller in people with unhealthy diets (a Western …
Vale John Morgan, pioneering pharmacist
Victorian pharmacist John Morgan, a pioneer of now-mainstream pharmacy concepts such as forward pharmacy, has passed away at the age of 79. Morgan helped pioneer medication reviews, collaborative practice with …
Greens demand action on medicinal cannabis
The Greens are reiterating calls for the Abbott government to bring medicinal cannabis legislation to a vote, in light of the Victorian Law Reform Commission’s recommendation that the State Government …
Australians missing out on safe complementary ingredients: Gibson
Complementary Medicines Australia has welcomed the TGA’s announcement of approval of 10 new ingredients that have been assessed as suitable for use in listed medicines. “We welcome this streamlining of …
First Chemplus rebranded as Terry White Chemists Hilton
Terry White Group co-founder and chairman, Terry White, has cut the ribbon on the first conversion of a Chemplus pharmacy to the Terry White Chemists brand – Terry White Chemists …
FIP revises hospital pharmacy Basel Statements
Global standards of practice used by hospital pharmacists around the world have been revised and released by the Hospital Pharmacy Section of the International Pharmaceutical Federation. The standards, known as …
Sitting down the new smoking: Heart Foundation
Sedentary behaviour, including too much time sitting down, is the new smoking, says the Heart Foundation.
Clinical tips: dementia explained
Dementia should not be considered to be an inevitable and normal part of ageing, writes Louis Roller. “I’m just wandering, I think of things and then they go away …