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Medicines to treat side effects of other medicines?
Sometimes less is more beneficial, say University of Sydney researchers Jesse Jansen, Senior Research Fellow, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney Andrew McLachlan, Professor of Pharmacy (Aged Care), University of …
Public health body renews call for sugar tax and food policy
Renewed drive for fresh food prompted by data showing a significant amount of chronic disease is caused by poor diet The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s latest report reveals 31% of …
5-fold increase in activity needed
A new study links increased weekly exercise to a reduced risk of five common diseases University of Queensland researcher Dr Lennert Veerman said a significant boost to physical activity level recommendations to the …
Forum: diclofenac advice?
“It wasn’t too long ago that we were advised that diclofenac was the NSAID with most gastric and renal adverse effects. Recent Medscape article today – Achieving effective and safe …
Two-dose HPV vaccine looks likely
Evidence is growing in support of a two- instead of three-dose HPV vaccination regimen in Australia This evidence is currently being reviewed by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation …
Parents ignoring SIDS guidlines to avoid flat head syndrome
Parents are ignoring SIDS prevention guidelines in a bid to avoid flat head syndrome, new research has shown. A study published in Child: Care, Health and Development revealed parents are …
Tinder can be bad for your mental health
The popular dating app can impact the self-esteem and body image of both men and women Tinder users can be more susceptible to developing a negative body image compared to …
‘Don’t go out or I stab you’ – pharmacy robbed
A pharmacist pushed a knife-wielding robber to the ground over the weekend so he could escape his own pharmacy to get help. At around 10am on Sunday, a man entered …
Aussies prefer pharmacy over supermarkets
A whopping 83% of Australians prefer to buy their medicines from a pharmacy rather than a supermarket, according to Canstar Blue – but the top thing they want from pharmacy …
Prescribing social activities doesn’t achieve aims
“Social prescribing” of activities like cooking or gardening has failed to improve patient health or cut GP visits, a pilot scheme evaluation has found. Pulsetoday reports that the study examined …
Blooms The Chemist takes out customer satisfaction award
Blooms The Chemist has topped the Canstar Blue pharmacy customer satisfaction ratings – for the second year in a row. The chain rated five stars in the “Most Satisfied Customers …
SHPA journal seeks assistant editors
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists Australia is looking for several assistant editors for the Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research. The journal is now positioned for major change and expansion, …