Regional Australians more likely to be overweight, smoke
Australians living in regional areas are more likely to be overweight or obese, according to a report released today by the AIHW. A second report, also available today, reveals a …
Keeping one step ahead of pollen triggers for thunderstorm asthma
Keeping one step ahead of pollen triggers for thunderstorm asthma Ed Newbigin, University of Melbourne; Alfredo Huete, University of Technology Sydney; Beth Ebert, Australian Bureau of Meteorology; Janet Davies, Queensland …
Year in review: Pharmacist wages
2016 has been a big one in the battle for higher pay in pharmacy Strike! The year began in turmoil as Victorian and South Australian pharmacists employed by National Pharmacies …
King clarifies on finance survey after Guild concerns
Professor Stephen King has issued a clarification about the King Review’s financial survey following a warning to Guild members to be wary of participating. In Prof King’s December message last …
World news wrapup: 8 December 2016
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world Antrim, Northern Ireland: An overworked pharmacist whose dispensing error led to the death of a 67-year-old woman was suffering …
Tips on handling NDSS changes in the new year
A senior pharmacist provides an update on the changes and what to expect in early 2017 As the NDSS changes came into effect from 1 July this year, all registrants …
How racism impacts health care
A new policy statement on racism in the health system has been released by the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association “Racism is not always overt; it is about beliefs, stereotypes, prejudices, and …
A software survey
A call to participate in a University of Sydney study about using computerised technology during medication review (HMR, RMMR or both) for patients with dementia Are you an accredited pharmacist …
Drugs for delirium don’t work, and may in fact harm
Doctors commonly prescribe antipsychotic medications to try to relieve symptoms, but concerns about safety have been raised Meera Agar, University of Technology Sydney Delirium robs dying people of their autonomy, …
Recognising iron deficiency
In Australia, iron deficiency affects about 10% of young women and also affects a significant proportion of preschool children It is also estimated to be highly prevalent in indigenous communities, …
One-third of dementia burden may be preventable
A new report shows how vascular diseases and risk factors such as smoking and obesity may significantly contribute to dementia “Dementia is a serious and growing health problem in Australia …
Cap problem leads to recall
Anticonvulsant recalled due to issue with child-resistant caps Pfizer Australia, in consultation with the TGA, has initiated a recall for product correction for bottles of phenytoin 30 mg capsules, 100 …