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Technology on the frontlines
Artificial intelligence (AI) and computer algorithms are being used to predict lifespan and detect malignant tumours Researchers at the University of Adelaide have recently used artificial intelligence to predict five-year …
How technology can assist with patient ‘activation’
How can robotic pharmacy kiosks, remote counselling, smart pills and sensors engage patients? asks Dr Angel Gonzalez In my last article, I discussed how ‘fully engaged’ or ‘activated’ patients have …
How UK pharmacists helped in the malware crisis
Pharmacies in the UK scrambled to help support services hamstrung by the WannaCry cyber attack UK pharmacy magazine Chemist + Druggist spoke to several pharmacists who pitched in to manage …
Forum: NBN and faxing
An AusPharm member writes: “I will be forced on to the NBN in October when the copper network gets turned off. Faxes, EFTPOS and B2B alarms apparently will not generally …
Many pharmacies vulnerable to ransomware
Australia may have gotten off lightly in the WannaCry global ransomware attack, but if your systems aren’t up to date, you should still be worried The WannaCry ransomware attack started …
How to protect against ransomware: Guild
The Pharmacy Guild has issued an alert outlining ways for pharmacies to protect themselves from ransomware attacks The Wannacry ransomware attacks hit hospitals, companies and government agencies in dozens of …
Teen loses sight after Pokémon GO accident
A 14-year-old boy has completely lost vision in his left eye after falling while playing the mobile phone game While playing Pokémon GO the boy was distracted by the game …
Forum: Ransomware risk and pharmacy
An AusPharm forum member writes: “In my small circle of pharmacy locums, two store have had their computers locked up by ransomware. The pharmacist were surprised they had been tricked. …
E-prescribing requires caution: professor
Electronic medication management offers ease of use – but mistakes may slip through if not approached with caution Research has shown that the use of electronic prescribing reduces common medication …
Health record ‘opt out’ trial a success
My Health Record should be opt out, says the Guild The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has welcomed the success of the My Health Record trials which it says have confirmed …
The future is here
Virtual reality (VR) can be used to train pharmacists as well as improve health and fitness outcomes for consumers VR technology first arose in the 1990s, although at the time …
Paternalistic attitudes outdated in sexual health
When it comes to sexual health, making access easier matters, writes Dr Mitchell Tanner Stigma Health thanks the authors of this piece for reviewing our new service and we do …