Decembeard to raise bowel cancer awareness
Pharmacists are being encouraged to continue their role in increasing awareness about bowel cancer this December by getting involved in Decembeard. The Bowel Cancer Australia fundraiser is designed to get …
Aussies warned on ticks
Experts are warning Australians about tick-borne illnesses in summer as people head outdoors to enjoy the warmer months. People planning overseas travel are also encouraged to be cautious during hikes …
It’s not just about Melbourne: why we need a national approach to ‘thunderstorm asthma’
It’s not just about Melbourne: why we need a national approach to ‘thunderstorm asthma’ Guy Marks, UNSW Australia The tragic deaths of at least six people, apparently from thunderstorm asthma, …
Ley reaffirms July 1 date for Health Care Homes trial
The Health Care Homes voluntary trial has been scheduled for mid-2017 — too soon for United General Practice Australia, the group says. Minister for Health and Aged Care Sussan Ley …
Guild Pharmacy of the Year finalists named
Six pharmacies from across Australia have been named as finalists in this year’s prestigious Guild Pharmacy of the Year Awards. The Guild says the awards are a highlight of the …
Forum: Scurvy and wound healing
“If your patients wounds are not healing suspect scurvy! A western Sydney doctor has discovered 7 patients with wounds not healing were critically low on vit C due to diet …
The Minor Ailment conundrum – how Emergency departments are becoming the first line of defence
Health care professionals need to educate consumers about self-management and prevention, writes Angel Gonzalez There is growing concern amongst health care professionals that the level of strain being placed on …
Pressure mounts for lower vaccine prices
Last month, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) surprised Pfizer by refusing a donation of one million doses of the company’s pneumonia vaccine With high numbers of children who are not immunised against …
Vitamin D supplements: the case for and against
What do you know about the benefits and risks of vitamin D supplementation? Supplements and complementary medicines are a continuously contentious topic among Australian doctors, pharmacists, manufacturers and consumers. This …
Whatever the weather, be prepared on asthma
This week’s fires in Western Australia have again highlighted the importance for people with asthma of being prepared Tony Carter, executive director of the Asthma Foundation WA, told the AJP …
Save the date: Pharmacy Connect 2017
Following on from the success of the inaugural Pharmacy Connect in 2016, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, NSW Branch has announced the 2017 event will be held from 1-3 September …
Scurvy comes back thanks to poor dietary choices
Scurvy is making a surprise comeback, according to the Westmead Institute, due to poor dietary choices Professor Jenny Gunton, who heads the Centre for Diabetes, Obesity and Endocrinology research at …
