Diabetes: worse than we thought
Latest research shows diabetes burden is larger than estimated and rates of amputations in Australia are seriously high A study led by Monash University researchers has found there may be …
Key health groups respond to Coalition win
The Guild, PSA and AMA have responded to the Turnbull government’s re-election National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, George Tambassis, has passed on his congratulations to the Coalition …
How important is a Zika vaccine?
Two Zika vaccines have been declared successful in mice – welcome news as the virus has already cost many unborn lives The success of two vaccines in mice is a “remarkable …
Measles alerts issued in Victoria and Queensland
One of the confirmed Victorians to have measles travelled interstate to Brisbane while infected A fifth case of measles has been confirmed by the Victorian Department of Health. The person is a …
It “makes you feel more like a person than a patient”
Home Medicine Reviews (HMRs) help the pharmacist to scope out the patient’s home and have that added personal touch, although some changes need to be made Home-based primary care has …
Gastroenteritis outbreak hits NSW
NSW Health is urging the community to wash their hands and stay home if affected by gastroenteritis, following an increase in emergency department presentations across the state More than 1600 …
Catalyst presenter suspended for breaching editorial standards
The ABC has removed the controversial program on the dangers of Wi-Fi from its website Maryanne Demasi has been suspended from on-air assignments until at least September after an investigation found the …
Pharmacist who drugged colleague granted bail
He was sentenced to 10 months jail but immediately appealed and was granted bail A Sydney pharmacist who repeatedly drugged a female colleague after she refused his sexual advances has …
Young women poisoning themselves using painkillers
Those aged 15-24 years old have the highest rates of poisoning by pharmaceuticals in Australia The majority of cases involve non-opioid analgesics and are the result of intentional self-harm, the Australian Institute …
Here’s the current state of flu in Australia
Spread of flu across the country remains at generally low levels, although government says it’s too early to call potential severity of the season The geographic spread of influenza activity has …
Receive a gift card for a 10-minute online survey
Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney are inviting pharmacists to complete a short survey about managing common health problems. The survey asks for professional opinions about providing advice and …
Pharmacists lack confidence in supplying naloxone
They feel the need for more training, but downscheduling champion Angelo Pricolo says this shouldn’t be an issue An online survey of nearly 600 Australian pharmacists run by the National …