Half the world to be short-sighted by 2050
Half the world’s population—nearly 5 billion people—will be short-sighted by 2050, with up to a fifth of them at a significantly increased risk of blindness if current trends continue, says …
More than half unhappy with their weight: DAA
New DAA research shows more than half Australian adults are unhappy with their weight, with many wanting to eat better, trim portion sizes and cook at home more. The national …
Clinical tips: menstrual disorders
Pharmacists have a key role to play in referring women with menstrual trouble for investigation, writes Karalyn Huxhagen The customer that asks about menstrual disorders is opening up a very …
Men’s health-related sleep problems impact relationships
A study by AbbVie has revealed the impact of men’s health-related sleep disorders on relationships, with 79% of Australian women surveyed believing their partner’s poor sleep is due to a …
Pharmacists hold 9th National Cricket Carnival
Despite heavy local flooding the city of Newcastle recovered well and successfully hosted the Pharmacists of Australia for their 9th National Cricket Carnival recently. Teams from Queensland, New South Wales, …
Chemplus, TWC add two new pharmacies as retail sales grow
The combined weight of Chemplus and the Terry White Group has seen the South Australian-based network reporting increased retail sales and the addition of two new pharmacies. The Terry White …
PSA welcomes cannabis bill, calls for training
A Bill to establish a national licensing and compliance scheme for medicinal cannabis has been welcomed by the PSA as an important first step to allow for the safe and …
Many pharmacies not choosing to discount $1: Quilty
While the second half of 2015 was positive for pharmacies, 2016 will be challenging with the further PBS reforms reducing wholesaler and generic trading terms, says Guild executive director David …
Cannabis legislation the ‘missing piece’
The Turnbull Government will today introduce legislation providing the “missing piece” for Australian patients and their doctors to access a safe, legal and reliable supply of medicinal cannabis products for …
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples need health equality: PHAA
Further steps need to be taken to ensure health equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples according to Public Health Association of Australia Vice President of Aboriginal and Torres …
Stress of social disadvantage could have osteoporosis risk
New research shows that the stress of social disadvantage could be putting people at higher risk of developing osteoporosis. An international team of researchers led by Deakin University’s Dr Sharon …
Long-term commitment needed to Close the Gap
The Australian Medical Association says it is pleased to see some improvement in a number of key indicators for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, but warns that a long-term …