Team PSA 2026: Caroline Diamantis FPS, Prof Mark Naunton MPS and Bridget Totterman MPS[/caption]
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Clinical features 
Warm compresses are the cornerstone of treatment, helping to soften the lesion, bring pus to the surface and encourage spontaneous drainage. A clean face cloth soaked in warm (not hot) water should be applied to the closed eyelid for 2–5 minutes, twice daily during the active phase. Once the stye begins to drain, any discharge should be gently wiped away using a clean, warm washcloth. After resolution, continuing warm compresses once daily may help prevent recurrence.2 Hot cocoa for MS-related fatigue
While far more research is necessary, recent initial evidence points to diet-based, flavenoid-rich cocoa or dark chocolate having beneficial effects on the fatigue of...
Embedding pharmacists in RACFs an investment, not a cost
Theresa Flavin, a 57-year-old mother of five, was diagnosed with dementia at just 46. She says older Australians and those with cognitive dysfunction need a pharmacist ‘on the team’ to promote the quality use of medicines and prevent medicine-related harm.
Looking after number one
Self care should be pharmacists' number one priority. Patients’ needs are important, but the wellbeing of pharmacists is integral to the healthcare system.
Pharmacist prescribing the next step in QUM
Pharmacists already have the tools for prescribing and it’s time to unite to bring legislative change, says Professor Lisa Nissen.
QUT’s Prof Nissen said there...
Tips for pharmacists as states move to next phase of pandemic...
Despite high vaccination rates in New South Wales and the ACT, pharmacists know safety measures remain paramount.
Screening for kidney disease starts in pharmacy
Pharmacists are helping detect CKD sooner through point-of-care testing and risk assessment that connect at-risk patients with their GP.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a...
