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CM exports to Asia more than double over past year
On the eve of the Vitafoods Asia expo in Hong Kong, one of the premier events for the global complementary medicines industry, Complementary Medicines Australia has welcomed the latest AusTrade …
Physical exercise has anti-ageing effect, research finds
Physical exercise can have an anti-ageing effect, according to a German study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress over the weekend. “This latest research out of Europe highlights …
Research finds ice advertising campaign is working
Independent research into the results of the Coalition Government’s ice advertising has praised the campaign. Speaking ahead of the launch of the second instalment of the ads onto TV and …
Folic acid reminder for pregnant women as global shortage bites
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Baggoley, has written to networks representing GPs and obstetricians alerting them to a global shortage of folic acid for food fortification that may affect …
Opioid prescription meds among most over-prescribed: RACP
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians is calling for greater awareness of the over-prescribing of opioid prescription medication for pain. RACP President, Laureate Professor Nick Talley, says opioids are now …
Investment in preventive health needed now, not later: CHF
Investment in preventive health is needed now to curb the rise of chronic disease, says the Consumers Health Forum. CHF says it welcomes the National Reform Summit’s recognition that preventative …
Priceline’s inaugural Festival of Beauty launched
International trendsetter and fashion designer Whitney Port has launched the inaugural Festival of Beauty campaign for Priceline Pharmacy at a star-studded event at Sydney’s Doltone House. The night was attended …
Strong support for pharmacists in general practice
Pharmacists in general practice have a lot to contribute, an international expert says. Around 100 pharmacists, GPs, researchers and industry participants attended the PSA’s Pharmacists in General Practice Forum held …
Toni Riley appointed RUM Project Manager
The PSA has welcomed the appointment of Victorian pharmacist Toni Riley as Project Manager of the RUM Project. Riley will take over as the new project manager from September 1, …
Finalists named in National Student Business Plan Competition
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s National Student Business Plan Competition has named the three finalist teams for 2015. The competition is an Australia-wide challenge promoting creative entrepreneurship among students preparing …
New diabetes map highlights hot spots
A new diabetes map released today by Diabetes Australia highlights hot spots across Australia ─ and North West Melbourne has the dubious honour of first place. The Australian Diabetes Map …
Falls the leading, and growing, cause of injury
More Australians are being hospitalised for injuries, with falls both the leading cause of injury hospitalisation and the type of injury that has increased the most in recent years, according …