infant health
Samoa pulls MMR vax program after infant deaths
The AMA has issued a reminder of MMR safety in Australia following the deaths of two infants in Samoa shortly after vaccination Samoan health officials have reportedly recalled the MMR …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Comparative effectiveness of extended-release naltrexone versus buprenorphine-naloxone for opioid relapse prevention (X:BOT) A 24-week randomised controlled, comparative effectiveness trial …
Navigating the stress of motherhood
From mastitis and the hidden hindrances of breastfeeding to baby pain and constipation, motherhood is fraught with highs and lows Lisa Properjohn, registered nurse specialising in paediatrics at Pharmacy 777 …
ADHD and pregnancy outcomes
Women with ADHD may be more likely to have some adverse outcomes during pregnancy, new research suggests – but medication may not be the cause A study led by researchers …
TGA issues medicines safety update
Pharmacists have been reminded that first-generation oral sedating antihistamines are not approved for use in kids under two Following a coronial hearing of a fatal case involving a 74-day-old infant …
Acid suppressants for babies don’t work
GPs are over-prescribing acid suppressant medicines for babies with GORD and reflux, new research has found The report, in Archives of Disease in Childhood, is based on a prospective study …
Men Only night makes a difference
Samford TerryWhite Chemmart has been reaching out to men in the community to help them take control of their health AFL legend Alastair Lynch presented to more than 70 men …
New infant fever resource
Guild Learning and Development has introduced an online course on fevers The course is aimed at helping pharmacy assistants handle requests for medicines for fever and provide appropriate advice by …
Essays on health: Australia is failing new parents with conflicting advice – it’s urgent we get it right
Essays on health: Australia is failing new parents with conflicting advice – it’s urgent we get it right Much of the baby’s distress, as well as that of the parents, …
Common vitamin could prevent miscarriage
NSW researchers have made a discovery about miscarriages and birth defects that has been likened to the folic acid breakthrough After 12 years of research, a team from the Victor Chang …
Clinical tips: breastfeeding
Pharmacists can play a huge role in advising new parents on feeding their baby, write Jarrod McMaugh, Adam Greco and Vanessa Kee New parenthood is a hectic time in a …
Baby formula claims part of “scare” agenda: experts
An environmental activist group has claimed popular Australian baby formulas contain “needle-like” nanoparticles that are toxic to cells, inciting pressure for recalls Friends of the Earth says it has found …