Optimising patient care in endoscopy and colonoscopy
Endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures are essential, in which adequate bowel preparation and patient counselling improve diagnostic accuracy.
Practice tips to reduce risks of polypharmacy
In a world of information overload, how can pharmacists prevent patients from falling into a medicine-induced downward spiral?
Every day Australians swallow millions of...
How much fish oil is enough?
Many patients use fish oil in the hope of relief from inflammatory conditions or to reduce risks of cardiovascular disease. As non-prescription complementary medicines,...
Should smartwatches be used in chronic disease management?
Tech savvy patients are using smartwatches in chronic disease management via health tracking apps and synchronised monitoring devices.
Medication management gives athletes a sporting chance
Effectively managing the medication and health of elite athletes is always the right medicine for their sporting success.
However it’s often difficult when high-performance...
What are the challenges of running a pharmacy in paradise?
North Stradbroke Island is a picturesque escape just 30 kilometres from Brisbane, famous for its headlands, surf and white sandy beaches. But working in paradise comes with its own set of challenges.













