Diabetes
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Association Between Inhaled Corticosteroid Use and Bone Fracture in Children With Asthma In this population-based nested case-control study, no …
Collaboration study shows health boost
A new study shows pharmacists in patient-centred medical homes can boost vaccination rates and diabetes and hypertension outcomes The study, Community Pharmacist Collaboration with a Patient Centered Medical Home: Establishment …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effect of monthly high-dose vitamin D on bone density in community-dwelling older adults A two year substudy of a trial with …
Omega-6 could prevent diabetes
The risk of developing type 2 diabetes could be significantly reduced by eating a diet rich in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats New findings, published in Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, shed new …
Q&A: Regina Cowie, Priceline Pharmacist
Regina tells AJP what to expect as Priceline Pharmacy rolls out a new diabetes screening program across the country AJP: When will the diabetes screening be rolling out and across …
AusDI and Fred IT step up partnership
AusDI and Fred IT Group have announced an expanded partnership The partnership is aimed at delivering pharmacies access to drug information via Fred’s cloud-based solution, Fred NXT. Pharmacies using Fred …
Go on, have a cuppa
Do you, or would you, stock tea in your pharmacy? Strong evidence shows it can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes A research team led by Edith Cowan University (ECU) in …
DDS acts on diabetes
Discount Drug Stores have launched clinics to help locals assess their diabetes risk levels and better manage their conditions More than 500,000 Australians suspected to have undiagnosed diabetes, and approximately …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Faecal microbiota transplantation for Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea Moderate quality evidence from 10 RCT trials indicates that faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effects of empagliflozin on the urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio in patients with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease Analysis from the …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest research news Is pyridoxine effective and safe for post-partum lactation inhibition? A systematic review of 7 randomised controlled trials has shown inconsistent …
Better support for diabetes
For those who missed it, management of injection delivery for insulin and other diabetic medications was covered at PSA17 With diabetes one of the biggest challenges facing the Australian healthcare …