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Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Cardiovascular risk assessment in women: which women are suited for menopausal hormone therapy? Individual risk assessment for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is …
Medication-related symptoms: peripheral oedema
Peripheral oedema is a common condition among older persons, with varied causes. For pharmacists conducting medication reviews, a high index of suspicion for medication-related causes is warranted. By Debbie Rigby, …
Understanding your risk capacity—Part 2
In the second instalment of a series of webinars entitled Understanding Your Risk Capacity, Nicolette Ellis, Gary West, and Dr Brett MacFarlane continue their discussions about measuring, evaluating, and managing …
Understanding your risk capacity—Part 1
Many of us have experienced those heart sinking moments of concern or discomfort when asked to dispense a medicine which we believe is inappropriate or high risk. In this webinar, …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Direct Challenges to Penicillin-Based Antibiotics in the Inpatient Setting Direct challenge (DC) is an emerging safe and effective alternative to penicillin …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Associations between gabapentinoids and suicidal behaviour, unintentional overdoses, injuries, road traffic incidents, and violent crime This large Swedish population …
The week in review
This week started with honours for seven industry leaders, and ended with the announcement of a pay rise for employee pharmacists Health Minister Greg Hunt announced an Australian Preventive Health …
‘Prescribing of drugs is a balance of risks’
Young people taking pregabalin may be at increased risk of harm including suicidal behaviour and injury, according to a cohort study Swedish and British researchers have explored a possible association …