Chilli receptors linked to satiety, disrupted in high-fat diet
University of Adelaide researchers have discovered a high-fat diet may impair important receptors located in the stomach that signal fullness. Published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers from the University’s …
Last call for macular disease photo competition entries
As head judge of the mEYE World Photographic Competition, Ita Buttrose is calling for entries to raise awareness of macular disease in her role as Patron of the Macular Disease …
Primary health care reform needed now: Quilty
There is an ongoing need for genuine primary health care reform, and the Guild is actively playing a part in the national debate about the direction that reform needs to …
Pharmacy of the Year Award 2016 opens
The search for Australia’s best pharmacy is on again as applications for the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Pharmacy of the Year Award 2016 open today. The competition recognises and rewards …
Pharmacist, doctor home-based care useful for CHF patients
Post-discharge disease management provided in homes by community pharmacists and family doctors could be a cost-effective alternative for recently-hospitalised elderly patients with chronic heart failure, new data shows. Published in …
Pan, Finch to stay with Guardian, extend across Amcal
Dr Cindy Pan is to continue as Guardian Pharmacies Professional Services ambassador for another year, Sigma Pharmaceuticals, Amcal, Amcal Max and Guardian have announced. Dr Pan will also now represent …
Do pharmacists work in silos?
Excluding pharmacists when their patients are hospitalised or enter other treatment settings causes nothing but trouble, writes Karalyn Huxhagen I recently attended the SHPA Summit in Melbourne and presented in …
‘Paraspeckles’ link to Motor Neurone Disease
Researchers at The University of Western Australia and Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research have discovered a new connection between the molecules they study and Motor Neurone Disease (also known …
Greater pharmacy role in patient-focused care model: Wells
A greater role for pharmacists could be one of several approaches in creating a more patient-focused health care system, says Leanne Wells, CEO of the Consumers Health Forum. Speaking at …
Insights into the 6CPA: Pharmacy Choice
An expert roadshow has provided Pharmacy Choice members throughout Australia with valuable insight into the recent Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement, Pharmacy Choice says. The Pharmacy Choice Member Nights explained what …
No pregnant women following Australian Dietary Guidelines
No pregnant women have been found to be correctly following the Australian Dietary Guidelines on consumption of the five food groups, researchers from the University of Adelaide discovered. This is …
Jesinta Campbell the face of Blackmores Sydney Running Festival
TV personality, model and fitness fan Jesinta Campbell will be striding it out at the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival, having been named the official event ambassador for 2015. Joining more …