How to activate your patients
You’ve heard of activated almonds… but what are activated patients? Dr Angel Gonzalez takes a look On average chronic patients make up 25% of the population of most developed countries …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby examines the latest research news Faecal microbiota transplantation for recurrent Clostridum difficile infection Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has become routine in managing recurrent C. difficile infection (CDI) refractory …
Fido bites back
Dog-related injuries account for a surprisingly large number of hospitalisations, new data reveals In 2013-14 there were 572 cases of hospitalisation due to drowning in Australia. While this is a …
Most alcohol drunk in risky way – by older people
More than half of the alcohol drunk in Australia is drunk in a way that is outside the recommended guidelines of two Australian standard drinks per day, a new study …
The right level of interest?
How are the current low interest rates impacting on the pharmacy business sales market? Natalie Sirianni explains At its last meeting on Tuesday 4 April 2017, the Reserve Bank of …
Pharmacy events
We take a look at upcoming events for pharmacists PSA17 is the ‘must-attend’ global conference for pharmacists. More than 50 presenters, including international speakers and experts, will discuss major pharmacy …
Global kidney health snapshot
One in 10 people worldwide have chronic kidney disease, but there are huge knowledge gaps, a new report shows Australia ranks 12th among high income countries, with around 13% of …
The week in review
We take a look back at the week in pharmacy It’s been a big week for the state of employment in Australia: the Turnbull Government announced the abolition of 457 …
Of pomades & bear’s grease
Modern manscaped metrosexuals were not the first to males to use complex cosmetics. Ralph Tapping explores historic examples of male hair-care products Bear’s grease was popular in England from the …
What are you earning?
New tax office data lifts the lid on occupational income differences, and on the gender gap in pharmacist pay A gender gap definitely exists in Australian pharmacist pay rates, if …
Penalty rates decision to be appealed
A union has asked the Fair Work Commission to immediately conclude the penalty rates matter so it can appeal the decision in the Federal Court United Voice, which represents hospitality …
US tightens codeine use
The US Food and Drug Administration is tightening the use of codeine-containing medicines for children and breastfeeding mothers The move follows Australia’s rescheduling of OTC codeine-containing medicines to prescription-only, set …