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Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby covers the latest research relevant to pharmacists Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes The American Diabetes Association (ADA) published the 2016 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (Standards) to …
Clinical tips: falls explained
Pharmacists can help identify patients at risk of serious injury from falls, writes Ben Basger Falls may result in serious injury. For example, 12 months after a hip fracture in …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby covers the latest research relevant to pharmacists Comparative assessment of onabotulinumtoxinA and mirabegron for overactive bladder This study represents the first evaluation of the relative benefits of onabotulinumtoxinA …
Don’t choose between discounts and service
Pharmacy no longer need be a ‘discount’ or ‘service’ model. The new ‘optimal pharmacy’ model optimises profits and health outcomes, writes Mouhamad Zoghbi The general consensus between today’s pharmacy leaders …
Clinical tips: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
There are many opportunities for pharmacists to help improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, but it’s a complex area to work in, writes Karalyn …
Direct-to-consumer S3 advertising: it’s time
It’s time to get serious about direct-to-consumer advertising of S3 products, ortherwise known as Pharmacist Only medications, says Dr Deon Schoombie.
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby presents her weekly round-up of the latest clinical research relevant to community pharmacy Comparative assessment of onabotulinumtoxinA and mirabegron for overactive bladder This study represents the first evaluation …
Clinical tips: osteoarthritis
It may be time to change your thinking about osteoarthritis, writes Ben Basger Osteoarthritis is the leading musculoskeletal cause of disability in Western society. It is the most common form …
Placebos: beneficial, or deceptive?
Are placebos a legitimate tool in helping patients, or is their use unethical or deceptive? wonders Ben Basger The word “placebo” is Latin for “I will please”. Pleasing patients seems …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby presents the latest clinical findings that pharmacists need to know Identification of factors involved in medication compliance: incorrect inhaler technique of asthma treatment leads to poor compliance A …
Clinical tips: glaucoma
Pharmacists can have a key role in helping patients take glaucoma medicines correctly, writes Louis Roller Glaucoma is one of numerous eye diseases and visual impairment which increase threefold with …
Practice incentives for pharmacists in general practice: is it time to take the leap?
Manya Angley takes a look at the pharmacist role in general practice—and the road ahead The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) concluded that 2%–3% of …