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Allergy aware
Australian children have one of the highest rates of food allergies in the world, writes Leanne Philpott Yet a recent survey uncovered a serious need for extensive community education on …
Essays on health: Australia is failing new parents with conflicting advice – it’s urgent we get it right
Essays on health: Australia is failing new parents with conflicting advice – it’s urgent we get it right Much of the baby’s distress, as well as that of the parents, …
This may not be the ‘biggest flu season on record’, but it is a big one – here are some possible reasons
This may not be the ‘biggest flu season on record’, but it is a big one – here are some possible reasons When the H3N2 strain dominates, we see bigger …
How safe are heartburn medications and who should use them?
How safe are heartburn medications and who should use them? Many people take heartburn medications for longer than they should. from www.shutterstock.com.au Vincent Ho, Western Sydney University Many people suffer …
Targeting pain
Despite the downturn in the analgesics category, pharmacy’s trusted advice and proactive approach might just be the key to driving positive future growth According to Nielsen data, in the last …
15 ideas for your pharmacy career
Community pharmacy or hospital pharmacy? That is the question… Or is it? These are actually just two options among an array of career pathways, with many pharmacists unaware of just …
Photo competition winners
In a country where art has been closely linked to landscape for hundreds of years, and where ancient Roman ruins stand contrasted against an eclectic mix of Renaissance, Baroque and …
Ice causes death in many ways, overdose is just one of them
Ice causes death in many ways, overdose is just one of them Most people are unaware of the severe impact ice has on the heart. from www.shutterstock.com.au Shane Darke, UNSW …
Like dry eye… but not
This condition is so often diagnosed incorrectly as dry eye – but how can you tell the difference? Have you heard of blepharospasm? Maybe not… but you may have seen …
Beyond the band-aid: understanding children’s pain
Pharmacists are ideally placed to help children and their parents understand the source and severity of pain as well as presenting options to alleviate it. By Leanne Philpott Much to …
Got pre-diabetes? Here’s five things to eat or avoid to prevent type 2 diabetes
Got pre-diabetes? Here’s five things to eat or avoid to prevent type 2 diabetes Lifestyle changes can prevent full-blown type 2 diabetes. from www.shutterstock.com.au Clare Collins, University of Newcastle and …
Starting a conversation: diabetes distress
As an accessible, and often more relaxed, healthcare environment, pharmacy can play a vital role in identifying and addressing diabetes distress, writes Leanne Philpott Talking about the burden of diabetes, …