colds
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Paracetamol for pain in adults A nice up-to-date review of paracetamol. Key messages suggest the evidence for using paracetamol …
When does paracetamol overuse spike?
Americans are more likely to take too much paracetamol during cold and flu season, new research has found Researchers from Massachusetts and New Jersey set out to estimate the prevalence …
Parents still expect antibiotics: NPS
Many parents still believe cough and cold symptoms should be treated with antibiotics, new figures show Ahead of next week’s World Antibiotic Awareness Week (November 13-17), NPS MedicineWise has released …
Clinical tips: the common cold
Pharmacists can help people with colds understand the importance of not ‘soldiering on,’ writes Karalyn Huxhagen Today was a bitterly cold, rainy and dark day in my home town. The …
NPS asks Aussies to fight antibiotic resistance
As part of its ‘Winter is Coming’ initiative this May, NPS MedicineWise is urging people to make a renewed pledge to help fight antibiotic resistance this cold and flu season. …
Experts get to grips with antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance poses a major threat to global and Australian health, a group of leading experts in the area say. At an industry briefing convened by Reckitt Benckiser, members of …