gastrointestinal health
The proton pump, the gastric mucosal barrier, and stomach and duodenal ulcers
Back to Basics with Peter Carroll The aim of this series of articles is to revisit and discuss some fundamental pharmacological, physiological and therapeutic concepts with the overall objective of …
The pharmacist’s role in managing gastrointestinal pain
This webinar provides pharmacists with a comprehensive overview of abdominal pain—one of the most common health conditions in Australia—and its various presentations and causes. Our panellists share their deep knowledge …
Constipation in older people
Pharmacists have an important role in determining the potential causes of constipation in older people, and providing advice on the most appropriate treatment options. By Dr Jenny Gowan AM, PhD, …
Probiotics in the microbiome era: positive impacts on colic and beyond
This webinar aims to educate pharmacists on how a credible probiotic can improve infant health, particularly when it comes to colic. Join gut microbiome global expert Gianfranco Grompone, Global Scientific …
Navigating ‘Management of reflux: a guideline for pharmacists’
This two part podcast introduces the new guideline – ‘Management of reflux: a guideline for pharmacists’. Episode 1 provides a comprehensive overview of the recommendations outlined in the Guideline. The …
Watch: OTC management of gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms
Dr Brett MacFarlane provides an overview of reflux symptoms and management, including optimal use of medicines Reflux symptoms are common in the community and pharmacists are often the first acute …
Clinical tips: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Keep an eye out for patients coming in to buy anti-diarrhoeals and pain medicines, write Esther Lau and Lisa Nissen Everyone can relate to symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, …
Women get bowel cancer too: new campaign
Bowel Cancer Australia has launched a women’s health campaign urging pharmacists to warn women that the disease affects both sexes equally. Pharmacists can raise awareness of bowel cancer in women, …
RB launches more GORD training
Reckitt Benckiser has launched part two of the GORD Matters CPD accredited training program for pharmacists. The GORD Matters 2 module is designed to assist pharmacists gain a greater understanding …
Are families sedating kids with antihistamines?
A fifth of NSW families are sedating their children during long car trips, according to media reports over the long weekend – but a leading pharmacist has queried this statistic. …
Aussies still reckless on food safety
Australians are still exhibiting some careless food safety behaviour, says the Food Safety Information Council today (World Health Day 2015) – and while food poisoning cases are dropping, numbers are …
NPS launches resource on proton pump inhibitors
NPS MedicineWise has launched a new learning program and health professional tools on the use of proton pump inhibitors in the treatment of uncomplicated gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. The program focuses …