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Clinical tips: Endometriosis explained
…anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and mefenamic acid can help to control any associated pain. Removal of scar tissue with surgery is the most effective treatment to lessen the chances…
South Coast pharmacies in blood pressure checks
…as part of the pharmacy health check: Know your numbers program, to help identify people who may be at risk of stroke, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. “It would…
PBS sustainable, Medicines Australia says
…with the most recently available independent data and projections will help to demonstrate to the Government and the public the long-term sustainability of the PBS. “The summary of findings shows…
Cancer survivors get insufficient care: 1000 Survivor Study
…after treatment, but 82% did not seek help with coping for one or more of these concerns. Cancer Council Queensland CEO and Board Member of the Union for International Cancer…
Pharmacy could ease ED pressure: Guild
The Productivity Commission’s new report on primary and community health has identified avoidable pressure on hospital emergency departments, which highlight scope for Australia’s community pharmacies to help, says the Pharmacy…
FIP launches MNCH resources
As the World Health Organization’s Executive Board discusses maternal, newborn and child health in Geneva this week, the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s Community Pharmacy Section is launching a series of four…
Medicos to unite with Choosing Wisely Australia
…the patient and in some cases, lead to harm. Improving conversations about medical tests and other procedures will help support quality healthcare through appropriate use and improved patient safety. Lists…
Make buying condoms safer: SRHWA
…when the time comes to use them. “It’s up to organisations like ours, and people like pharmacists and GPs to help break down that stigma and help people into the…
Obesity: Australians fatter earlier than ever
…a 30-year span,” she told the AJP. “Adults gain weight throughout life, especially in specific life periods: for example, men are more likely to gain weight after marriage, whereas women…
We will rebuild: King Island Pharmacy
…than feel sorry for ourselves we are picking ourselves up as our community is everything to us,” Mr Sanghvi told the AJP. “People have bent backwards to help us out….
Chemists’ Own brand turns 20
…plan to give back to both to thank them for getting the brand to 20 years.” A part of that support will be the brands involvement in the Help Us…
QLD Labor would boost preventive health: Palaszczuk
…boosting funds to this program Labor will help expand the number of Walking Groups that operate across the state and help people exercise and keep healthy. “Similarly, Labor will ensure…