Early success for ‘Ask Your Pharmacist’ campaign
The second phase of the campaign has seen an 875% rise in people visiting the site seeking health advice Most of these (89%) are new visitors to the site (AskYourPharmacist.com.au) seeking …
Statins may reduce cancer mortality risk
Researchers have discovered a link between cholesterol-reducing drugs and a lowered risk of dying from cancer In a 14-year study of nearly one million patients, UK researchers found those with cancer …
New unwanted medicines audit
The RUM Project will be conducting a fresh audit to analyse the latest on medication disposal across Australia A research team from Griffith University has been appointed by the Return and …
Fight against AIDS in Australia declared a success
Effective therapies mean the number of people progressing to AIDS is lower than ever, but HIV is still spreading Key researchers and stakeholders have announced that AIDS progress in Australia is …
NDSS changes a mixed bag
Nearly two weeks into the transition, some patients have reportedly been unable to access supplies From 1 July, the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) implemented changes to its supply services. The …
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 …