Australia the “food allergy capital of the world”
Almost half of all kids will experience some form of allergy by four years old, according to latest research The number of Australian children who outgrow egg allergy has contributed …
Medicine labels and allergies
The TGA has issued a reminder about the transition to new medicine labels and listings for allergens While new labels have started to appear on medicines, manufacturers have been given …
Could wearing makeup slow skin ageing?
Wearing makeup that includes SPF ingredients, pigments and reflectors may help protect the skin from UV rays and pollution Cosmeceuticals, or functional coloured cosmetics—such as foundation, powder, blush, eye shadow, …
Rely on GP, not home tests
Pathologists have encouraged women to see a GP to confirm pregnancy instead of relying on home pregnancy tests The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) welcomed the TGA’s recent …
Thunderstorm asthma should have been taken more seriously: expert
An environmental allergist who was among the first to discover and name the ‘thunderstorm asthma’ phenomenon has warned of the effort needed to avoid another tragedy Almost six months on …
Priceline names its top players
Priceline Pharmacy Potts Point has won Priceline Pharmacy’s highest accolade after being announced as Store of the Year for 2016 The award recognises the Priceline Pharmacy which has been the …
How well do you understand EC?
Dr Philip Goldstone takes a look at awareness and understanding of emergency contraception among pharmacists In November and December 2016, we surveyed pharmacists in an effort to investigate pharmacists’ awareness …
Forum: Aspirin
“As a HMR pharmacist I seem to spend a lot of time writing in the medications that are not on the referral. I also update the medical hx list as …
Our top 10 stories of the month
In case you missed anything… here’s a roundup of our most-read stories over the past month 1. Court convicts hold out: Former pharmacist convicted after non-registered dispensing 2. Opinion piece hits nerve: An …
The week in review
We take a look back at the week in pharmacy Budget 2017, handed down by Treasurer Scott Morrison on Tuesday, contained more than a few measures affecting pharmacy, from the …
Are e-cigarettes helping smokers quit?
New British research has found more ex-smokers who use e-cigarettes than current smokers The survey, published by Action on Smoking and Health, found that an estimated 2.9 million adults in …
Does Facebook shrink the brain?
People who more frequently check their Facebook app have smaller grey matter volume in the reward centre of the brain Previous studies have already examined the role of social reinforcement …