lung disease
Credentialed pharmacists could help combat GP time constraints
A study has found pharmacist-led HMRs that targeted treatable traits in COPD patients led to improvements that persisted 12 months later Pharmacist-led medicine reviews should be integrated into clinical practice …
Misinformation, out-of-pocket costs driving low uptake
Most Australians want national targets to help increase “woeful” adult vaccination rates, survey finds Adult vaccination targets and awareness campaigns could help increase vaccination rates across the country, according to …
COPD and the pharmacist’s role
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex, chronic disease state that requires balancing lifestyle changes and multiple medications. Community pharmacists have an important role in counselling on medication adherence …
Triple therapy for COPD superior: study
New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine has shown triple therapy better reduces moderate/severe exacerbations compared with dual therapy Results from the IMPACT study, one of the …
Women at higher risk of chronic lung disease
More women are dying from COPD than breast and lung cancer combined, according to a new report The report, co-authored by Professor Christine Jenkins from The George Institute for Global …