pollution
Pharmacists in proactive respiratory wellness
Only 5% of pharmacists currently proactively discuss the impact of air pollution on their patients’ respiratory health, a new report reveals A wider role for community pharmacists in reducing the …
World news wrapup: 13 June 2019
Pharmacy dispenser in court over sex act simulation allegations; politician’s brother beats up pharmacist; why one pharmacist collected 120,000 cigarette butts Stirling, Scotland: A court has heard that pharmacy dispenser …
Taking a stand
Should pharmacy adopt a stronger position on environmental issues? AJP editor Chris Brooker argues that the time is right for pharmacy to take a stand Recent weeks have seen a …
How pollution cancels cardiovascular benefits
Exposure to traffic fumes may negate any heart and lung benefits of walking among older adults A new UK study examined how even short-term exposure to tiny particles of soot …
Ageing population, air pollution to lift asthma meds uptake
The asthma medicines market is set to grow with incoming biologics and climbing disease rates, say market researchers The asthma therapeutics market in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow from …