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Research is showing that eye health issues are increasing at concerning levels, and excessive screen time is leading to a marked rise in dry eye. But are these patients seeking …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Does coprescribing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and oral anticoagulants increase the risk of major bleeding, stroke and systemic embolism? When OACs are …

One of the often overlooked areas of a pharmacy is its workflow processes. Deconstructing these is no easy task, but it can be a winning move to improve efficiencies. We …

Fei Sim, the PSA’s recently elected national president, speaks to AJP about PSA and her thoughts on the future for pharmacy In part two of our two-part profile, Fei Sim …

A deep dive into treating eczema in children, including common topical corticosteroids and key points for their use Jemma Weidinger, Eczema Nurse Practitioner, Perth Children’s Hospital Dr Roland Brand, Consultant …

Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Improving management of urinary tract infections in residential aged care facilities Antimicrobial resistance rates are higher in Australian residential aged …

What is a successful culture for a business? How do you define it? And how do you cultivate it?  With audible gasps of astonishment, people peered excitedly through the window …

Fei Sim, the PSA’s first female national president, speaks to AJP about her hopes and plans for pharmacy, and what inspires her to strive to lead the profession. Part one …

Angelo Pricolo speaks to Stan Goma, a pharmacist who has travelled the world to become a pharmacist, has great taste in music, and whose career has taken some unusual turns  …

Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Prescribing aspirin to older people – where is the line between cardiovascular benefit and upper gastrointestinal bleeding risk? In …

… then it’s time to think again, write C Raina MacIntyre, UNSW Sydney; Brendan Crabb, Burnet Institute; and Nancy Baxter, the University of Melbourne COVID is an exceptional disease and …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Co-prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines/Z-drugs associated with all-cause mortality In this large population study, patients prescribed benzodiazepines/Z drugs and weak opioids …