NSAIDs being sold like lollies
Concerns over the health risks of NSAIDs have been raised repeatedly this year, with some asking why they are still available in supermarkets Several studies have been released this year …
Ex-pharmacist now a faith-based healer
The deregistered pharmacist at the centre of the counterfeit sildenafil scandal is now practising as a faith healer Mina Attia has found himself a subject on A Current Affair this week, …
First-ever Aus forum for injection technique
Hear from leading diabetes experts in a webinar this weekend and gain CPD points – but hurry, registrations close on Friday! On Saturday 20 May, the first-ever Australian and New …
“Diversity means more than just ensuring representation by women.”
There are many aspects to diversity, says this NSW pharmacist and former refugee in the latest Guild Bulletin Pharmacist Veronica Nou from Colyton Centre Pharmacy in NSW has told the Guild …
Teen loses sight after Pokémon GO accident
A 14-year-old boy has completely lost vision in his left eye after falling while playing the mobile phone game While playing Pokémon GO the boy was distracted by the game …
Richard Di Natale praises Medicines Australia
Along with fellow Victorian doctors, the Greens’ leader has written a letter to the MJA praising MA’s code of conduct The letter says Medicines Australia’s October 2016 changes to its code …
75% Aussie adults don’t want protection from pneumonia
That’s despite being informed of the disease’s serious and potentially fatal complications Tuesday 16 May is Know Pneumonia Day, hosted by Lung Foundation Australia. Pneumonia is a potentially life-threatening lung infection …
Australia the “food allergy capital of the world”
Almost half of all kids will experience some form of allergy by four years old, according to latest research The number of Australian children who outgrow egg allergy has contributed …
Medicine labels and allergies
The TGA has issued a reminder about the transition to new medicine labels and listings for allergens While new labels have started to appear on medicines, manufacturers have been given …
Forum: Aspirin
“As a HMR pharmacist I seem to spend a lot of time writing in the medications that are not on the referral. I also update the medical hx list as …
Our top 10 stories of the month
In case you missed anything… here’s a roundup of our most-read stories over the past month 1. Court convicts hold out: Former pharmacist convicted after non-registered dispensing 2. Opinion piece hits nerve: An …
Does Facebook shrink the brain?
People who more frequently check their Facebook app have smaller grey matter volume in the reward centre of the brain Previous studies have already examined the role of social reinforcement …