The week in review
Horror asthma events triggered by thunderstorms and top speakers at the Guild parliamentary dinner… This week, three Victorians died after they suffered respiratory problems in the “thunderstorm asthma” emergency, and …
Meds errors in aged care facilities: part two
Communication between the pharmacist, prescriber and aged care staff is a high-risk area for medication errors, says Webstercare’s Gerard Stevens On Tuesday AJP looked at a study by Monash University researchers recently …
Doctors should not be involved in euthanasia: AMA
Medical group maintains position that doctors should not be involved in interventions that serve to end a person’s life The Australian Medical Association today released its updated position statement on …
Community pharmacy not just a “glorified supermarket”: Shorten
Opposition leader Bill Shorten has highlighted pharmacists’ roles beyond the dispensary Speaking at the Pharmacy Guild’s Parliamentary Dinner on Tuesday night, Mr Shorten praised pharmacists for diversifying into professional services. “There …
Meds mistakes “common” in nursing homes
What can be done to reduce medication errors and inappropriate prescriptions among residents? A systematic review conducted by Monash University researchers and published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics …
‘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 …