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Cannabis and pain: it’s complicated
A new study of 1500 participants, recruited through Australian community pharmacies, has found cannabis may not necessarily be a panacea for pain Cannabis has been heralded as a potential alternative …
Towards culturally appropriate medication reviews
A new initiative is set to help improve medication management in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Equitable access and effective use of medicine is critical to closing the gap …
Making a difference in aged care
When a pharmacist first turned up at an aged care home in Canberra, staff didn’t know what to do with him… but by the time a pilot study ended they …
Could toothpaste influence resistant bacteria?
A common ingredient in toothpaste and hand wash could be contributing to antibiotic resistance, according to University of Queensland research A study led by Dr Jianhua Guo from UQ’s Advanced Water Management Centre focused …
Reviewing the evidence
AJP looks closely at some of the statements in the recent JPPR debate between GP Dr Evan Ackermann and consultant clinical pharmacist Debbie Rigby This week we covered a new …
Research Roundup
Codeine dependence, cannabinoids, acute dental pain and deprescribing… Debbie Rigby covers the latest research relevant to pharmacists Identifying and treating codeine dependence: a systematic review Codeine dependence is a significant …
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 …
How prepared are you for disaster and emergency?
The story of a pharmacist on the frontline during an Ebola outbreak inspired another to start researching the profession’s role in disasters Pharmacists are underutilised in disaster planning and response, …
Drug errors, adverse events a focus for new Research Centre
An expert in unsafe medicines practices is set to head up a new team working to address medication errors and adverse drug reactions The Federal Government has announced that it …
Another option to quit
Could this common plant provide a low-cost, effective treatment option for smokers trying to quit? NSW smokers who want to quit are being recruited to take part in a world-first …
How hospital pharmacists can help prevent flu deaths
Pharmacist charting is effective in increasing rates of influenza vaccination among hospitalised patients, according to new Australian research In a study conducted at The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, a pharmacist and …
Stress test
Hospital pharmacists aren’t immune from the pressures of stress and overwork, according to the results of a new career survey This week AJP covered the results of a career survey …