asthma
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest research relevant to pharmacy Implementation of asthma guidelines to West Australian community pharmacies A controlled study across 336 metropolitan pharmacies located in …
Potential new drug to treat severe, uncontrolled asthma
Trial results suggest treatment could be used as an add-on therapy for severely asthmatic patients Two phase III, double-blind, randomised controlled trials including more than 2500 participants looked at the safety …
Spring hayfever season predicted to be a bad one
Pharmacists, get your nasal sprays ready… Experts are warning more pollen than usual is set to hit the east coast of Australia. Associate Professor Ed Newbigin from the University of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest research relevant to community pharmacy Comparative efficacy of nonhormonal drugs on menopausal hot flashes Non-hormonal drugs are considered an option for treatment …
Hayfever impact underestimated
The impact of hayfever on quality of life is often underestimated, says one expert. Dr Mimi Tang, allergy specialist at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, told the AJP that even …
Study reveals key therapeutic strategy for severe asthma
University of Newcastle respiratory researchers have discovered new factors and a pathway that may drive the onset of steroid resistance in severe asthma, which they hope could lead to a …
Pharmacists urged to check patient inhaler technique
Australian research shows up to 90% of patients incorrectly use their inhalers for asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) The National Asthma Council Australia is urging pharmacists and other …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby presents the latest research news relevant to pharmacy Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Evidence from a total of 11 trials involving more than 118,000 patients …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby presents the latest in research news relevant to pharmacists Benzodiazepines are Prescribed More Frequently to Patients Already at Risk for Benzodiazepine-Related Adverse Events in Primary Care A one-year …
After-flooding mould a threat
After wild weather lashed the east coast this weekend, many people are facing a significant cleanup task ahead – but health considerations, particularly asthma, need to be front of mind. …
Research roundup
The latest in research news, curated by Debbie Rigby Benzodiazepines are Prescribed More Frequently to Patients Already at Risk for Benzodiazepine-Related Adverse Events in Primary Care A one-year longitudinal cohort …
Late cold weather means asthma risk
Asthma risks are set to soar for kids this winter, warns the National Asthma Council Australia. National Asthma Council Australia Director and pharmacist, Stephen Hughes, says that the delayed arrival …