Clinical Update
Migraine: more than just a headache
Migraine is an episodic yet complex disabling disorder, with a genetic influence, belonging to the group of primary headaches. By Deborah Hawthorne, B Pharm, Grad Dip Mgt (Business), Grad Dip Info …
To sleep perchance to stop breathing: sleep apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition that pharmacists will commonly encounter; given the current level of under-diagnoses, there is a key role for pharmacists in recognising symptoms and facilitating …
What if we thought consciously about our unconscious bias? A pharmacist and patient discussion on pain management
This 30-minute Clinical Pharmacy Update session from APP2024 explores the gender disparity in pain management revealed by 2023 consumer research, where 1 in 2 Australian women felt their pain was …
Fertility challenges in men
Males account for, or at least contribute to, around 50% of cases of infertility challenges. Pharmacists should therefore be familiar with the topic of fertility, as holistic healthcare and support …
Asthma and sleep
Asthma, sleep and sleep disorders appear to have complex, but significant relationships, particularly among people with severe asthma. By Debbie Rigby, advanced practice pharmacist Learning Objectives After completing this activity, …
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) or psoriasis: how to tell the difference
Pharmacists can support patients by identifying atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, and counselling on the use of topical corticosteroids, protecting the skin barrier, and the importance of avoiding environmental triggers if …
Oral and oesophageal candidiasis
Pharmacists can play an important role in the management of candidiasis in particular populations that have regular interaction with the pharmacy, such as patients using steroid inhalers, taking immunosuppressants or …
Vaping: e-cigarettes in smoking cessation
What is the evidence for nicotine vaping products in smoking cessation and their impact on health more generally? By Sandra Rackemann BPharm (Hons), AACPA, Professional Development Pharmacist, Australasian College of …
Early screening for men’s health
Many of the conditions that lead to death and morbidity in men have few or no symptoms, and therefore may not be diagnosed until it is too late. Men are …
Managing eczema in infants and children
Pharmacists are often consulted by parents and caregivers about the management of eczema in their young children. In this article, Marsha Gomez provides the latest information about the management of …
Dementia in Australia: an overview
While the likelihood of developing dementia increases with age, dementia is not an inevitable or normal part of the ageing process. Pharmacists can play an important role in advising patients …
Osteoarthritis: management and emerging therapies
Management of osteoarthritis continues to evolve. Emerging therapies contribute to the growing body of evidence that informs treatment and management. To provide evidence-informed advice and education, pharmacists need to be …