women’s health
New cervical cancer screening test begins
New cervical screening test, which replaces the old Pap test, begins 1 December 2017 The new test is a more accurate way of screening for …
Unintended pregnancy for one in five
New data suggest young women need more education around contraception choice, and pharmacists are perfectly positioned to help A new survey of over a thousand …
What do you know about IUDs and hormonal implants?
Most women are unaware or misinformed about the most effective reversible contraceptives on the market, say women’s health experts The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association …
New vax “could prevent 90% of cervical cancer cases”
With strong new evidence published this week, the PBAC has recommended the 9-valent HPV vaccine replace the current quadrivalent one In response to a request …
Women facing depression, anxiety
Most women describe their overall health as good or very good, but mental health issues are rife Jean Hailes for Women’s Health has released its …
Women and children in the spotlight
Online now, the August issue of SHPA’s flagship journal will be the first of a thrice-yearly publication on women’s and children’s therapeutics The theme of …
More than a ‘wee’ problem
Five million Australians are affected by incontinence, but many don’t seek help or don’t know the most appropriate product… This presents a huge opportunity for …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effects of empagliflozin on the urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio in patients with type 2 diabetes and established …
High EC price to discourage ‘inappropriate use’
British women are condemning Boots UK’s decision not to follow competitors in lowering the price of emergency contraception The Superdrug and Tesco chains recently reduced …
Pharmacies team up with BreastScreen Victoria
Pharmacies in Melbourne’s north-west are participating in a pilot advocating for breast cancer screening Between July and September, select pharmacies in Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale …
Are changes to cervical screening program safe?
In response to concerns about raising the screening starting age from 18 to 25, researchers have reviewed the risks As previously reported in the AJP, …
Specialty support for hospital pharmacists
SHPA will be launching a new framework for its members on 1 June, covering 26 specialty practice streams from cardiology and compounding to rural practice and women’s …