technology
Facebook and Google data reveals key health trends
Search terms such as “vegan” and “mental health” have risen, while “fitness” and “obesity” declined significantly, according to University of Canberra study A report, released on Monday by Federal Assistant …
National Pharmacies harnesses VR, facial recognition
Self service via facial recognition and an augmented reality app are two ways in which the National Pharmacies chain is steering its services into the future The group has implemented …
Gone in 60 seconds
A surgical glue that quickly seals wounds without the need for staples or sutures could transform emergency medical treatments in Australia Biomedical engineers from the University of Sydney and the United States have collaborated …
Enhancing the circle of care
A new digital service is able to provide 50% more home care hours to older people by harnessing technology Your older patients may be interested in a new service and …
Should Dr Google screen for depression?
Web giant Google has reportedly rolled out a population screening program for clinical depression in the US The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a US-based mental health organisation, has …
AusDI and Fred IT step up partnership
AusDI and Fred IT Group have announced an expanded partnership The partnership is aimed at delivering pharmacies access to drug information via Fred’s cloud-based solution, Fred NXT. Pharmacies using Fred …
Guild, Digital Health Agency team up
The Pharmacy Guild has joined forces with the Australian Digital Health Agency to help build pharmacies’ digital health capabilities Both the Agency and the Guild are strong advocates for the …
Pharmacy first to host organ donor touchscreen
A Como pharmacy has become the first to install a touchscreen enabling customers to sign up to be organ donors The Amcal Community Pharmacy Como hosted the launch of a …
Artificial pancreas a “game-changer” for Type 1 diabetes
Leanne Foster is the first Australian adult to be fitted with a system that continuously monitors her blood glucose levels and automatically adjusts insulin delivery A new “artificial pancreas” currently …
First paperless charting system for aged care launched
TerryWhite Chemmart has helped launch an innovative new way of charting medicines in aged care facilities Touted as “Australia’s first truly paperless medication charting system for aged care,” the initiative …
Staff Spotlight: Aaron D’Souza
AJP chats with the multi-talented pharmacist and General Manager behind pharmacy.com.au 1. How did you go from pharmacy graduate to GM of a major online brand in the pharmacy space? The …
CMI and PI: there’s an app for that
Patients can now use an app to search for CMI and PS for registered prescription medicines The new MedSearch app is available for download from Google Play and the Apple …