‘Diabesity’ threatens 50 years of health progress
Australia is facing a resurgence of cardiovascular disease – the country’s number one killer A deadly combination of obesity and type 2 diabetes, in addition to rising rates of atrial …
Would you take up alcohol screening?
Pharmacists may be able to help reduce alcohol-related problems in the community through screening and interventions Alcohol is consumed widely in Australia and harmful levels of consumption are a major …
Pharmacist makes $1 million in 24 hours
Victorian pharmacy owner leveraged relationship with Chemist Warehouse to sell her popular product Edit: This post originally referred to the brand as The Goat Skincare range. This was a factual …
Plain packaging success among teens
A large survey has found a positive response among adolescents and young adults after implementation of plain packaging laws In December 2012, Australia introduced world-first legislation mandating plain packaging for …
Drug combo reverses coronary plaques to lowest levels yet
World-first results: Researchers have found a drug combination that reduces coronary atherosclerosis more effectively than statins alone In an Australian-led multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised clinical trial, researchers have discovered that a …
Calls for PBS listing of meningococcal B vaccine
Pressure mounts on the government after a spate of cases in South Australia, including the death of a toddler SA Health Minister Jack Snelling has urged Federal Health Minister Sussan …
Does Lyme disease exist in Australia?
Pathologists weigh in on the debate about a disease many Australians say they are suffering from, but the medical community does not believe exists Researchers and pathologists Peter Collignon, Gary …
Lifetime achievement recognised
Well-known pharmacist and AJP consultant editor Mark Dunn has won the Tasmanian Pharmacy Lifetime Achievement Award Dunn was honoured at a dinner hosted by the PSA, Pharmacy Guild, SHPA and …
Medicines and vaccines: adverse events
Who are the biggest reporters of adverse events and what does the TGA look for in a report? This month the TGA published its annual report prepared by the Pharmacovigilance …
Side effects info one click away
How should drugs be spoken about on social media? The FDA has this month launched a study into the pharmaceutical industry’s use of social media to promote medicines, including linking …
Methotrexate myths and misconceptions
Providing accurate information to your patients about this antirheumatic drug will help them avoid potential nocebo effects In an article written for the Medical Journal of Australia, University of Sydney physicians …
Hydration clinic pharmacist admits theft
Victorian intern pharmacist to the stars Shadi Kazeme will be sentenced next week after pleading guilty to stealing drugs Kazeme, 28, has admitted she stole human growth hormones and weight loss …