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Poorly controlled asthma is placing a substantial economic burden on Australia’s healthcare system, a study reveals. Research published in Plos One found that the employment status of patients with severe or …

Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Beta-blocker therapy in patients with COPD Beta-blockers are associated with reduced mortality in patients with cardiovascular disease but are …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Optimal pharmacotherapy pathway in adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain The OPTION-DM randomised controlled trail concluded that three commonly used treatment …

How can pharmacists help tackle the burden of co-existing allergic rhinitis and asthma, sometimes referred to as ‘united airways disease’? By Sheshtyn Paola, MPH, clinical writer, Australian Journal of Pharmacy and Jala …

Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Prescribing aspirin to older people – where is the line between cardiovascular benefit and upper gastrointestinal bleeding risk? In …

Resources supporting pharmacists to provide services to people with chronic respiratory diseases has been published by FIP The resources—covering asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease—have just been released by the …

Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Reducing short-acting beta-agonist overprescribing in asthma Excess prescription and use of short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) inhalers is associated with poor …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news How to step down asthma preventer treatment in patients with well-controlled asthma Most of the benefit of asthma preventer inhalers is …

As the most accessible healthcare professional, pharmacy teams can play a vital role in patients’ management of allergic rhinitis. By Chrysa Giannellis, consultant pharmacist and managing director, Hummingbird Pharmaceutical Consulting …

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 …

New pharmacy asthma control quiz will refer patients to a GP or respirologist if needed TerryWhite Chemmart has introduced a new digital program that may help more Australians access support …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Efficacy of Benzodiazepines or Antihistamines for Patients with Acute Vertigo Findings from this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that antihistamines may …