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...
Pharmacists in 2023: roles and remuneration
Better remuneration and career support are key to the future of pharmacists’ roles.
The pharmacy profession provides a much broader range of health services...
Complementary medicines: Heart failure
Heart failure (HF), also referred to as congestive cardiac failure, is present in 1–2% of the Australian population.1 It is the end result of...
Discrepancies revealed in GP referral letters
A comparison of medicines information contained in GP referral letters with that elicited from Home Medicines Reviews (HMRs) has found discrepancies for 90% of...
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.
The importance of a multimodal approach to pain management
The shift from viewing pain as simply a symptom opens up opportunities to greatly improve the way it is treated, writes PainWISE MD Joyce...
