arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
This article aims to assist pharmacists counsel their patients living with rheumatoid arthritis in all settings to understand their therapeutic goals, the options available and to manage their condition, and …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Treatments for cough and common cold in children Upper respiratory tract infections in children are common, self-limiting illnesses that resolve without …
Osteoarthritis: management and emerging therapies
Management of osteoarthritis continues to evolve. Emerging therapies contribute to the growing body of evidence that informs treatment and management. To provide evidence-informed advice and education, pharmacists need to be …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cannabis and Cannabinoid-Based Medicines in the Management of Chronic Pain and Co-Occurring Conditions These clinical practice guidelines …
Almost 1/3 of Aussies have chronic health conditions
Figures from 2021 Census show mental health conditions, arthritis, asthma most common long-term ailments More than eight million Australians suffer from at least one chronic health condition – and if …
Arthritis: raising awareness and managing myths
The number of Australians living with arthritis continues to grow, while medication myths and knowledge gaps can delay diagnosis and hinder treatment One in seven Australians live with arthritis. This …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Provision of a comprehensive medicines review is associated with lower mortality risk for residents of aged care facilities Analysis of RMMRs …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Cannabis-Based Products for Chronic Pain A systematic review of 18 RCTs and 7 cohort studies has concluded that oral …
Shortage warning
TGA issues warning over ongoing shortages of an arthritis treatment The Therapeutic Goods Administration today (23 February) issued a warning that Bristol-Myers Squibb Australia Pty Ltd had notified them of …
Opioids ease osteoarthritis pain only slightly
Their deadly risks need to be weighed against any benefit, write Wasim Awal, Griffith University; Christina Abdel Shaheed and Christopher Maher, University of Sydney Osteoarthritis is one of the leading …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Efficacy of systemic glucocorticosteroids for pain in rheumatoid arthritis Oral corticosteroids (OCS) are effective in reducing pain scores in people living …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Atopic dermatitis and bathing Atopic dermatitis be improved with more baths or showers. Moisturizers (ointment or thick creams) should be applied …