Men’s Health
Clinical tips: Testosterone—a review
Brad Butt takes a look at low testosterone levels, what they mean for patients, and what questions patients may have The dominant male androgen is testosterone. Testosterone concentrations in boys …
Clinical tips: Advancements in the management of erectile dysfunction
Advances have been moving swiftly in the world of erectile dysfunction , writes Brad Butt As you may well know, I’ve written on erectile dysfunction a time or two and …
Clinical tips: Gout
The prevalence of gout is increasing in Australia, and pharmacists have a key role to play in its treatment and management, writes Brad Butt When one thinks about gout they …
Clinical Tips: Testosterone replacement
Brad Butt takes an in-depth look at testosterone and deficiency Testosterone is an androgen or hormone and it is the dominant male sex hormone. At puberty the testicles typically start …
Clinical tips: erectile dysfunction
Brad Butt looks at why intracavernosal injections are underused in erectile dysfunction, and what can be done about it Intracavernosal injections are often percieved as the ‘pointy end’ of erectile …
Supporting men, women and kids
AFT Pharmaceuticals is getting behind three charities in a bid to help them raise vital funding and get people talking about health The company’s founder and CEO, Hartley Atkinson says …
Male asthma deaths not dropping
New ABS data has revealed a significant decrease in asthma-related deaths in Australian women… but what about men? The number of deaths remains high, however, and the death toll for …
A word on erectile dysfunction
It can be tough but rewarding to start talking with patients about ED, writes Brad Butt As pharmacists we all know about erectile dysfunction, its etiology, physiology and management options. …
Erectile dysfunction: some background
Brad Butt takes a look at the causes and treatments for ED… and why conversations with pharmacists can help Many men report symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED) at one time …
Brad Butt takes out inaugural award
Canberra pharmacist Brad Butt has been named the Australian Patients Association’s inaugural Most Outstanding Community Pharmacist of the Year at its annual awards night in Melbourne Mr Butt, from Cooleman …
CWH raises a mill for men
After partnering with men’s mental health foundation Gotcha4Life, Chemist Warehouse has announced it has raised a million dollars Gotcha4Life aims to make a significant impact in the men’s mental health …
The week in review
This week started with honours for seven industry leaders, and ended with the announcement of a pay rise for employee pharmacists Health Minister Greg Hunt announced an Australian Preventive Health …