In Depth
A woman of influence
In the second of a series of interviews with the top five of our list of 10 Women of Influence in pharmacy, we speak to Dr Alison Roberts, PSA Executive Director …
Skin patches instead of needles: can nanotechnology vaccinate the world?
Skin patches instead of needles: can nanotechnology vaccinate the world? Tristan Clemons, University of Western Australia Who likes getting a needle? I know I definitely don’t. Someone else who doesn’t …
Clinical tips: fungal infections
Karalyn Huxhagen takes a look at fungal infections Pharmacists are continually presented with rashes and itchy skin. The rash can be so many different things, but luckily the treatment is …
Becoming culturally aware
Pharmacist Tobias Speare outlines how you can encourage culturally safe and responsive practice in your pharmacy Australia is home to a multitude of cultures, including over 250 unique and distinct …
Self control, the harms of pot, and fat genes: how the 44-year-old Dunedin study keeps on giving
Self control, the harms of pot, and fat genes: how the 44-year-old Dunedin study keeps on giving Gita Mishra, The University of Queensland After almost four-and-a half decades and from …
Why compassion matters
Health decision-makers need to look at their work with a compassionate perspective, writes Mouhamad Zoghbi When Allen was 18 years old he was involved in a freak accident. An elevator …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest research news Calcium Intake From Diet and Supplements and the Risk of Coronary Artery Calcification and its Progression Among Older Adults A …
Explainer: what is glaucoma, the ‘sneak thief’ of sight?
Explainer: what is glaucoma, the ‘sneak thief’ of sight? Jason Yosar, The University of Queensland If you’re one of the millions of Australians who regularly see an optometrist, you’re probably …
Clinical tips: skin cancer
It’s almost summer, and time to brush up on skin cancer preventive behaviours, writes Louis Roller Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world; two out of …
What makes a good prescription?
All prescriptions aren’t created equal, writes Angelo Pricolo What makes a good prescription? Ask the doctor and they’ll likely say it should relay the correct drug, dose and directions, in …
Shaving PBS cuts into pharmacy
What are the top five inexpensive and fast acting initiatives available to offset the impact of PBS cuts? Price disclosure is a continuous PBS cost shaving process. It requires pharmacy …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news that matters to pharmacy Azithromycin for Acute Exacerbations of Asthma The Azithromycin Against Placebo in Exacerbations of Asthma (AZALEA) randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled …