The heat of the moment: managing children with pain or fever
Acute pain or fever is common in children. Pain occurs as a result of injury, illness, teething and necessary medical procedures.
Pharmacological interventions for managing acute pancreatitis
The prevalence of acute pancreatitis is between 5 and 30 per 100,000 population worldwide. It also represents the most common cause for gastrointestinal hospital...
PSA names new CEO
The PSA board has appointed health care advocate and health policy expert Mark Kinsela as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Mr Kinsela was appointed after...
Beware the risk of drug-associated heat stroke in the elderly
A 76-year-old man with past medical history significant for a cerebrovascular accident, pacemaker insertion for sick sinus syndrome and transurethral resection for benign prostatic...
Hand in hand: Healthcare benefits of GP pharmacists
The emerging role for Australian pharmacists working in general practices is seen by many pharmacists as an exciting new career opportunity.
It is supported...
Dementia educator gets Pharmacist of the Year plaudit
People in nursing homes are too often forgotten but pharmacists have an opportunity to make a difference in their lives, says the 2018 MIMS...