The embryology of psychosis

The offspring of mothers exposed to extreme stress, undernutrition or infectious diseases during pregnancy are at heightened risk of psychosis, studies suggest.

Boosting childhood vaccination rates in the holidays

With only two weeks before school resumes, now is the ideal time for pharmacists to help parents catch up with vaccinations for their children.

Meningococcal vaccines

Meningococcal disease is an acute bacterial infection that can affect the brain and spinal cord (meningitis), or the blood (septicaemia); whilst some patients can...

An early career pharmacist on the move

As the Early Career Pharmacist Director on PSA’s Board, Lauren Burton MPS is committed to supporting young leaders and seeing the future of pharmacy...

New ways of providing services

Two proactive pharmacists are providing pain management and virtual dental services to a wider reach than previously possible via videoconferencing.  Pharmacist Nicolette Ellis MPS is...

Don’t forget about tuberculosis

TB is an infectious disease that has massive mortality globally; however, due to public health initiatives is mostly eradicated in Australia. Despite this, cases can still occur, and pharmacists should be aware of TB and its recommended treatment to ensure appropriate management.