Optimising patient care in endoscopy and colonoscopy

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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?

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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?

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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 

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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?

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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.