Medical Journal of Australia
Pharmacist scores research excellence award
Monash Pharmacy PhD student Erica Tong has received a prestigious award from the MJA for her research paper on reducing medication errors in hospital discharge summaries Erica Tong has received …
“Media hype must be tempered by clinical evidence”
Clinicians say they are cautious as demand for prescription cannabinoids outruns research on safety profile and effectiveness Doctors have written to the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) on behalf of …
Responding to codeine effects
Under-reporting of codeine dependence is highly likely and interventions are needed, say Australian researchers in new systematic review A systematic review published this week in the Medical Journal of Australia …
Does Lyme disease exist in Australia?
Pathologists weigh in on the debate about a disease many Australians say they are suffering from, but the medical community does not believe exists Researchers and pathologists Peter Collignon, Gary …
Methotrexate myths and misconceptions
Providing accurate information to your patients about this antirheumatic drug will help them avoid potential nocebo effects In an article written for the Medical Journal of Australia, University of Sydney physicians …
TV program catalyst for drop in statin use: claim
More than 60,000 people have reduced or discontinued their use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs after watching ABC’s TV program, Catalyst, which questioned their benefits for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, …