gastrointestinal
Clinical tips: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease explained
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and its treatments require evaluation of symptom control, writes Ben Basger The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has recommended that doctors don’t use proton pump inhibitors …
New survey identifies real food poisoning culprits
Australians are incorrectly blaming the ‘off’ milk at the back of the fridge for food poisoning rather than much more risky raw egg dishes according to a national OmniPoll survey …
Proton pump inhibitors linked to bone health risk
Researchers are urging caution in prescribing proton pump inhibitors, one of the world’s most commonly-issued drug groups, citing links to increased fracture risks in older Australian women. University of Queensland …
Gaviscon teams up with pharmacist bartender
To help pharmacists ‘visualise’ the acid pocket concept and Gaviscon mode of action, RB teamed up with an expert bartender and community pharmacist Stuart Nankivell to create a short educational …