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Primary health care reform needed now: Quilty
There is an ongoing need for genuine primary health care reform, and the Guild is actively playing a part in the national debate about the direction that reform needs to …
Pharmacy of the Year Award 2016 opens
The search for Australia’s best pharmacy is on again as applications for the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Pharmacy of the Year Award 2016 open today. The competition recognises and rewards …
Pharmacist, doctor home-based care useful for CHF patients
Post-discharge disease management provided in homes by community pharmacists and family doctors could be a cost-effective alternative for recently-hospitalised elderly patients with chronic heart failure, new data shows. Published in …
Pan, Finch to stay with Guardian, extend across Amcal
Dr Cindy Pan is to continue as Guardian Pharmacies Professional Services ambassador for another year, Sigma Pharmaceuticals, Amcal, Amcal Max and Guardian have announced. Dr Pan will also now represent …
‘Paraspeckles’ link to Motor Neurone Disease
Researchers at The University of Western Australia and Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research have discovered a new connection between the molecules they study and Motor Neurone Disease (also known …
Greater pharmacy role in patient-focused care model: Wells
A greater role for pharmacists could be one of several approaches in creating a more patient-focused health care system, says Leanne Wells, CEO of the Consumers Health Forum. Speaking at …
Insights into the 6CPA: Pharmacy Choice
An expert roadshow has provided Pharmacy Choice members throughout Australia with valuable insight into the recent Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement, Pharmacy Choice says. The Pharmacy Choice Member Nights explained what …
No pregnant women following Australian Dietary Guidelines
No pregnant women have been found to be correctly following the Australian Dietary Guidelines on consumption of the five food groups, researchers from the University of Adelaide discovered. This is …
Jesinta Campbell the face of Blackmores Sydney Running Festival
TV personality, model and fitness fan Jesinta Campbell will be striding it out at the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival, having been named the official event ambassador for 2015. Joining more …
Act on new guidelines to prevent heart attacks: Foundation
The Heart Foundation is urging policymakers, clinicians and government to act on new guidelines to improve access to care and prevent heart attacks. The Australian Acute Coronary Syndrome Capability Framework …
Life stresses precursor to diabetes, premature ageing: expert
Life stresses have the potential to manifest into non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, stroke, asthma, heart disease, depression and osteoporosis, says a behavioural epidemiology expert. Timothy Olds, Professor of Behavioural …
CM scholarships to help build research base
Complementary Medicines Australia has welcomed the announcement of three new complementary medicine scholarships by the National Institute of Complementary Medicine in partnership with the Blackmores Institute. The scholarships aim to …