Tales From The Frontline
The redemption of StrongRoom AI?
Has a pharmacy ‘white knight’ succeeded in restoring the reputation and finances of a tarnished former star? Angelo Pricolo believes they are on the way to doing so Who saved …
When policy becomes the problem
Is Australia’s current approach to tobacco control doing more harm than good? Some leading voices in the debate think we may be a ‘global village idiot’ ‘When policy becomes the …
People don’t change, do they?
A school reunion leads Angelo Pricolo to reflect on the passage of time and its impact, or not, on his peers He looks a bit different, he sounds the same, …
The vaping conundrum
“The key points about vaping (e-cigarettes) can be easily summarised. If you smoke, vaping is much safer; if you don’t smoke, don’t vape” — Professor Chris Whitty, chief medical officer …
The AJP at 140: A glance back to 1951
Angelo Pricolo looks back 74 years in his own AJP archives to delve into the links between the publication and the profession The Australian Journal of Pharmacy (AJP) is the …
Pharmacist or filmmaker?
Who would think a career in pharmacy would lead to the making of film festival quality documentaries? Sitting in lectures at the Victorian College of Pharmacy (VCP) in the mid-80s …
Only tourists look up
Take the time to look around your home town. You might be surprised at what you find Walking through the Melbourne CBD recently I noticed a young couple standing at …
Two things happened
Major decisions can either throw life into chaos or promote a bout of relaxation and self-reflection. Angelo Pricolo experienced both recently Two things happened last month that I vowed would …
Loneliness: the modern epidemic
Have you ever been lonely in a crowded room? Loneliness is spreading despite our ever-greater connectivity Have you ever been lonely in a crowded room? I had this sensation on …
One-way valve
Is anything as simple, or beautiful, as the one-way valve? From our circulatory system to our artificial respiratory devices, it’s essential to our health Is anything as simple, or beautiful, …
Toothache troubles
Some throwaway advice from a dentist set me up for a life of good oral health. But not everyone knows or can afford the best practice in dental treatment What …
Surf’s up
Riding the waves is one of the most amazing natural experiences, but even surfers are now dealing with disruptors Nothing inspires the true surfer more than the quest to find …