Psychotropic self-poisoning on the rise in youth

A new retrospective cohort study has found that self-poisoning, by ingesting psychotropic medicines, in Australian children and adolescents is increasing. The prescribed medicines...

Case study: How Anh solved her son’s problem headaches

If your patient is struggling with persistent headaches and sinus pain, allergies could be the cause.

Case study: Uncovering Josef’s asthma flare-ups

If your patient is experiencing an increase in the frequency or severity of asthma symptoms or an increased reliance on their asthma inhaler, allergies could be the hidden cause.

2018 PSA Offshore Refresher Conference

Delegates from the 43rd annual PSA Offshore Refresher conference have recently returned from host city San Francisco, where they networked while learning about the...

Broadening pharmacists’ role to improve health

In 2023 pharmacists will be the custodians of medicine safety, embedded wherever medicines are used, and more responsible and accountable for the safe and...

Lack of evidence raises questions on long-term PPI use

There is rising concern over the side effects of long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use but limited evidence to warrant discontinuation, a literature review...