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Pharmacies told to get rid of homeopathy
The PSA has asked community pharmacy banner and buying groups not to stock or promote homeopathic products These pharmacy groups should “draw a line in …
Pharmacy silver sales under spotlight
A health writer has criticised providers of ionic silver products, saying they’re treading a “very fine line” Health writer Jane McCredie writes in MJA InSight …
CM exclusion to save health costs
Friends of Science in Medicine has lauded the upcoming changes to private health insurance which will exclude some natural therapies Health Minister Greg Hunt announced …
$50k fine and costs after ‘shocking’ unlawful advertising
A NSW Chinese medicine practitioner has landed in hot water after making claims about treating cancer and autism Qi Xin Chen was convicted of unlawful …
Alternative therapies enter Choice Hall of Shame
A homeopathic melatonin product and magnet therapy have “won” Shonky Awards, handed out by Choice Choice launched its Shonkies in 2006, to “call out some …
‘Blatant disregard for public safety’
A pharmacist who made and sold preparations from human placenta has had his licence cancelled for at least six years Isidoro “Rudy” Sanchez was the …
GP warns of ‘McPharmacy’ vaccination model
A frequent critic of profession says expanded pharmacist vaccination is just an opportunity for pharmacies to sell complementary medicines Dr Evan Ackermann, GP and Chair …
‘The current environment does not protect clinical studies.’
CMA wants new ways to protect intellectual property in complementary medicines, saying this would attract research investment Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) says that it has …
Natural cold and flu remedies: not to be sniffed at!
Can herbal ingredients and formulas really help to shorten a cold? asks Carl Gibson Herbal cough, cold and flu products have often been developed with …
Heart evidence smells fishy
A new Cochrane review has found the evidence to support omega-3 supplements is not as strong as is often stated There is little or no …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Intentional Weight Loss for Overweight and Obese Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: Is More Better? In the Intensive …
Clinical tips: non-evidence-based medicine
Are pharmacists putting themselves at professional risk by selling non-evidence-based preparations like homeopathy? Jarrod McMaugh investigates Non-evidence-based medicine is a contentious area of healthcare, and …