pain
Beyond the band-aid: understanding children’s pain
Pharmacists are ideally placed to help children and their parents understand the source and severity of pain as well as presenting options to alleviate it. By Leanne Philpott Much to …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Role of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in the Management of Anticoagulation This article reviews the roles of dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban, …
‘Alarming’ pain statistics highlight need for education
One in four Australians with body pain would rather see a pharmacist than a doctor – but are pharmacists ready to help them? Australia has the highest rate of weekly …
Combo analgesic course launched
Guild Learning and Development is partnering with RB in the development of a CPD-accredited online course titled ‘Paracetamol and ibuprofen combination analgesics’ Pain, whether acute or chronic, is the most …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Noninvasive Treatments for Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Low Back Pain The American College of Physicians (ACP) have developed this …
Ouch! The drugs don’t work for back pain, but here’s what does
There are effective approaches to managing back pain, but they’re not as simple as taking a pill, say researchers from The George Institute Gustavo Machado, Research fellow, George Institute for Global …
NSAIDs still suitable, says ASMI
NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and diclofenac remain a suitable choice for relief of acute pain for most people, says ASMI ASMI was responding to reporting of an Australian study at …
NSAIDs don’t work for back pain
There is an urgent need to develop clinically effective and safe drug therapies to treat back pain, say Australian researchers A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by The George Institute …
Clinical tips: complementary medicines
Pharmacists, not pharmacy assistants, need to intervene more in complementary medicine, writes Karalyn Huxhagen Self service of all complementary medicines in pharmacy comes with a plethora of issues. How many …
Inclement weather not to blame for aches and pains
Changes in the weather are not connected with back pain or osteoarthritis symptoms, Australian researchers have concluded A study comparing weather patterns with pain symptoms has shown no association between …
Why codeine will be upscheduled: TGA
Products containing codeine will not be able to be sold over the counter in pharmacies from 1 February 2018, the TGA has announced. The TGA says it made the decision …
Clinical tips: pain and addiction
Pharmacists need to play a key role in helping people with ongoing pain to get assistance, write Dr Esther Lau, Prof Lisa Nissen and Tony Hall You know that awful …