Almost one-quarter of prescriptions in hospitals have been assessed as inappropriate, and one-third were non-compliant with guidelines, according to new data from the Hospital...
Almost three-quarters of Australians are aware of the term ‘antibiotic resistance' and one quarter believe that it is affecting us, an NPS MedicineWise survey...
Experts are urging allergic rhinitis (hay fever) sufferers to seek the help of pharmacists, following a recent poll showing hay fever to be the...
Research from the University of New South Wales National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) has shown a decline in illicit low-dose codeine use...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterised by joint inflammation. The immune system attacks the tissue lining the joints (synovial membrane), causing...
Recent research has shed light on a potential new avenue to reduce insulin requirements for people with type 1 diabetes.
An estimated 1.2 million Australians...
Evidence supports the effectiveness of meditation in managing various common conditions. These apps can guide practice.
If you’re hearing mindfulness and meditation more and...
A 20-year population-based study has found the use of diclofenac for pain relief is linked to an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events...
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder affecting the small intestine and colon.
There is no underlying structural or biochemical explanation for the...
A seven-year international study has found aspirin is not beneficial in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease for those aged over 70.
The ASPREE (ASPirin...
