pregnancy
Folic acid and vitamin D only supplements recommended in pregnancy
Multivitamin and mineral supplements are unlikely to be needed by most mums- to-be and are an unnecessary expense, concludes a review of the available evidence, published in this month’s issue …
Study to examine pregnancy vitamin myths
New research from Griffith University aims to dispel the myths around vitamin use and educate reproductive aged women about their dietary needs. Aiming to survey several thousand women from Queensland, …
New morning after pill makes it difficult to choose which to take
Weekly Dose: new morning after pill makes it difficult to choose which to take Esther Lau, Queensland University of Technology; Greg Kyle, Queensland University of Technology; Jose Manuel Serrano Santos, …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby presents the latest research news relevant to pharmacy Efficacy, Tolerability, and Dose-Dependent Effects of Opioid Analgesics for Low Back Pain Opioid analgesics are commonly used for low back …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby presents the latest in research news relevant to pharmacists Benzodiazepines are Prescribed More Frequently to Patients Already at Risk for Benzodiazepine-Related Adverse Events in Primary Care A one-year …
Dr Facebook the new go-to for mums
Mums and pregnant women are increasingly looking to Facebook to get advice on medications and health conditions from other mothers, according to a new study. Researchers from the pharmacy department …
Greater role for pharmacists in contraceptive management
A new report has called for an overhaul of medical services offered to women seeking contraception, as researchers reveal that half of all pregnancies are unplanned. And pharmacists could play …
Proof Zika causes birth defects
The Brazilian Zika virus strain can cross the placenta and cause growth restriction — including signs of microcephaly — in mice, according to findings published in Nature this week. These …
‘11 prototypes that each have the potential to completely disrupt the pharmacy industry.’
The world’s first pharmacy hackathon saw more than 100 participants and observers scramble to form ideas, create teams and then put together working prototypes of pharmacy-related innovations, all within 36 …
Clinical tips: New parents explained
During the roller coaster ride that’s becoming a parent, new mums and dads may need more help than they’re keen to admit, writes Karalyn Huxhagen Becoming a new parent is …
Pregnancy test recall
ConceivePlus, in consultation with the TGA, has recalled a batch of ConceivePlease one-step human chorionic gonadotropin urine pregnancy tests. The affected batch number is 20131203. ConceivePlease one step HCG urine …
Worry about cytomegalovirus, not Zika: support group
Mothers from the Congenital CMV Association Australia are on a mission to raise awareness of cytomegalovirus, which they say few Australians know about. One in 150 children is born with …