Ovarian cancer myths still widespread
More than a quarter of Australians know somebody who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and yet half believe – incorrectly – that ovarian cancer has no symptoms or don’t …
Fire destroys King Island pharmacy
The only pharmacy on King Island in the Bass Strait was destroyed by fire over the weekend. Nobody was seriously injured, but a newsagency and a residential apartment were also …
Patients support wider role for community pharmacies
Patients strongly support enhancing the role of Australia’s community pharmacies in the health system, according to two pieces of consumer research released by the Pharmacy Guild. The quantitative and qualitative …
Springborg support for QLD pharmacy
Queensland Health Minister Lawrence Springborg has written to the Pharmacy Guild’s Queensland Branch confirming the Newman Government’s support for pharmacy ahead of next week’s state election. “The Newman LNP Government …
Aboriginal communities urged to rethink sugary drink
A new video has been launched to address the serious issue of sugary drink consumption within Victorian Aboriginal communities. Rethink Sugary Drink and the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation …
Clinical Genomics joins Rotary to battle bowel cancer
Australian biotechnology company Clinical Genomics is joining forces with Rotary clubs and districts across Australia in a partnership to support their world class awareness initiative in 2015. The new arrangement …
FebFast 2015 goes beyond the booze
Almost half of Australians are worried about the current state of their health, according to new figures commissioned by FebFast – with the biggest areas of concern being weight management, …
Cancer risk factors changing over time
As some of Australia’s cancer risk factors improve, others are worsening – with obesity becoming a significant contributor in developed countries. There are four major messages being disseminated for World …
Clinical tips: cancer explained
Clinical tips: cancer explained by Associate Professor Louis Roller, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Monash University Cancer, also known as a malignant tumour or malignant neoplasm, is a group …
End the negativity about pharmacy
Negativity about pharmacy amongst young pharmacists is misplaced, writes PSA Young Pharmacist of the Year Taren Gill It’s an exciting time to be a young pharmacist in Australia: every problem …
Screen guidelines outdated, impossible
A world-first longitudinal study by University of Western Australia researchers examining the links between mental health and screen use by children and teenagers has found that screen guidelines to limit …
Fish oil regulated here: ASMI
The Australian Self Medication Industry says that fish oil products are highly regulated in Australia and Australian consumers can be confident that fish oil products contain the ingredients listed on …
