lung health
Study reveals new insight into susceptibility to pneumonia
University of Western Australia researchers have examined antibody production after pneumococcal vaccination A new research study of immune responses to pneumococcal vaccines has identified a type of immune cell which …
Hunt highlights new PBS listings
New medicines worth $310 million have been added to the PBS this week, the Health Minister has announced The drugs were added to the PBS on Monday this week, with …
NPS launches COPD educational program
NPS MedicineWise is launching a new educational program on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for health professionals Recognising that COPD can be a complex and challenging condition for health professionals to …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Off-Label Dosing of Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants and Adverse Outcomes Evaluation Of patients in the ORBIT-AF II trial …
Asthma misdiagnosis rife?
A new study by Canadian scientists suggests that a third people who have been diagnosed with asthma could put their puffers away for good The researchers suggest in a study …
$5 million for chronic lung diseases
The NHMRC has announced almost $5 million in funding for the prevention and management of chronic lung diseases. NHMRC participated in a request for research applications from the Global Alliance …
Clinical tips: lung health
Here are a few thoughts on optimising lung health, writes Ben Basger We know that cognitive and physical impairment (such as manual dexterity, visual issues and the inspiratory force able …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Evaluation of the first pharmacist-administered vaccinations in Western Australia This initial evaluation of WA pharmacist vaccination services showed that …
New course on Ellipta devices in COPD and asthma
With just two weeks until the end of the CPD year, the Guild Academy has announced an online course to assist pharmacists in understanding the use of Ellipta devices in …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Systematic Review of Errors in Inhaler Use: Has Patient Technique Improved Over Time? A systematic search for articles reporting direct observation …
Lung cancer bad attitude impacts outcomes
A new report from Lung Foundation Australia shows that Australians’ negative attitudes to and stereotypes about lung cancer patients is impacting diagnosis and access to treatment. Lung cancer has a …
Study reveals key therapeutic strategy for severe asthma
University of Newcastle respiratory researchers have discovered new factors and a pathway that may drive the onset of steroid resistance in severe asthma, which they hope could lead to a …