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Do Aussies take melanoma seriously?
Many people understand that melanoma is a frequently diagnosed cancer in Australia – but most underestimate how serious the disease is. “There’s a general misconception about the severity of melanoma …
Palliative care feedback needed for training
The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association is seeking the input of health professionals and others involved in palliative care around Australia to help develop two new online training modules. AHHA …
Apply minimum regs to complementary medicines: ASMI
The Australian Self Medication Industry has welcomed the Federal Government’s Review of complementary medicines. “This is a great opportunity to get the right regulatory settings for complementary medicines, which are …
Policy proposals for NSW pharmacists
In the lead-up to the NSW election, the NSW Branch of the PSA has presented a range of policy proposals to reinforce the skills, knowledge and experience that pharmacists have …
Expert review wants CMs feedback
The Department of Health’s Expert Review of Medicines and Medical Devices Regulation panel is seeking feedback from stakeholders to inform its thinking on the regulation of complementary medicines. The release …
GSK, Novartis get ACCC okay to restructure
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says it won’t oppose GlaxoSmithKline’s and Novartis’ transactions involving over-the-counter consumer products, human vaccines and oncology products. As a result of the transactions: GSK …
Family key in glaucoma risk
The increased risk of glaucoma for people who have a family member with the condition will be a focus for this year’s Glaucoma Week (8-14 March), says Glaucoma Australia CEO …
Clinical tips: glaucoma explained
Glaucoma: clinical tips by Associate Professor Louis Roller, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University Eye disease and visual impairment increase three-fold with each decade of life after 40 …
Report proves medicines compliance role
The NPS MedicineWise Evaluation report released this week has confirmed the vital importance of community pharmacies in improving medicines compliance, the Guild says. As frontline medication experts, committed to the …
Hotels, domestic assault numbers linked
New research by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has found that domestic assaults increase markedly when the number of hotels in a Local Government Area exceeds two …
Kids spend too long on electronic devices
New research released today by Cancer Council Australia and the National Heart Foundation of Australia shows Australian teenagers are spending increasing time in front of electronic devices such as computers, …
Guardian Pharmacy a winner again
Guardian Pharmacy has achieved a rare “three-peat”, taking out the prestigious 2014 Roy Morgan Research Customer Satisfaction Award for Pharmacy. Since the awards were introduced, Guardian has been a strong …
