In Depth
Epigenetics and immune health
The immune system serves as the body’s first line of defence. We investigate some of the latest research findings on immune health Our highly complex immune system is regulated by …
Barbiturate, alcohol warning…and an arsenic retrospective
Barbiturate poisonings on the rise, a proposal to require scripts for the “so-called tranquilising drugs” and a crackdown on arsenic sales – how pharmacy was changing in the 50s The …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Vitamin D for the Prevention of Disease The new Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline suggests empiric vitamin D for those aged …
‘I was not okay:’ burnout expert
Dr Karlee Johnston opens up about her own experience with burnout, and how a colleague started a difficult but vital conversation Recently, I have been talking to different health professional …
Embracing Artificial Intelligence: beyond the hype
While many in pharmacy are sceptical, or even scared, about the rise of artificial intelligence, Robert Sztar says it should be able to improve many aspects of business management Scrolling …
Postpartum contraception: a matter of choice
While contraception is an important consideration in the postpartum period, many new mums are simply too busy to think about it. Sheshtyn Paola explores factors to consider, the methods available …
Dispensing dwindles in the Depression
It’s 1934, and pharmacists are worried that if doctors keep prescribing proprietary medicines, they will have nothing to do but hand out these remedies The August, 1934 edition of the …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Relationship Between Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Osteoporosis COPD and osteoporosis have shared risk factors, including smoking, older age, alcohol consumption, …
Play on words: Turning the Joker into Superman
Words are powerful tools that can entrance, entertain, engage but also enrage and perplex; even in a pharmacy setting Much to my wife’s disdain (on occasions) almost nothing excites me …
Food allergies and anaphylaxis
The rising levels of allergic diseases, especially food-induced anaphylaxis presents opportunities for pharmacists to take a lead role in education and management, says Jala Moushi Key points: The increasing prevalence …
What’s in a name?
Pharmacists were being called to the polls to cast their ballots on a name change for the Pharmaceutical Society of Australasia in 1904 Members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australasia …
The importance of connection
Curtis Ruhnau talks in our 100th podcast about supporting your staff and colleagues, the renewed sense of optimism in community pharmacy and why credentialed pharmacists need adequate remuneration In this …