Helping to heal

With the right knowledge, pharmacists can help heal patients’ acute wounds and injuries — and grow a gaping area of practice.

Aspirin not beneficial in primary prevention of CVD for those over...

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...

Surprising cardio-metabolic benefits of breastfeeding revealed

Lactation has important health benefits for babies and mothers, but new research has discovered it improves women’s cardiovascular health.

Could domestic manufacturing fix our medicine shortage problems?

With medicine shortages set to be an issue for the foreseeable future, local medicines manufacturing could be the way forward.

FIP delegates on Australian pharmacy practice

Pharmacists from around the world have come together in Brisbane for the 81st International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) World Congress.

Improving gout management one step at a time

Gout is a chronic arthritis associated with significant pain, joint damage and reduced quality of life. However, it can be effectively treated and its complications prevented with adherence to lifelong ULT using a treat-to-target approach.