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 2â5 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 
A good night’s sleep
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Are unconscious gender biases widening the Australian gender pain gap?
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Widemann TH, Edwards RR, Walton DM, et...
Denosumab for erosive hand osteoarthritis
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Favero M, Belluzzi E, Ortolan A, et al. Erosive hand osteoarthritis: latest findings and outlook. Nat Rev Rheumatol 2022;18(3):171â83.
Kloppenburg M, Kroon F....
Why is my PPI not working?
References
Gastro-oesophageal reflux in adults . In: Therapeutic Guidelines. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. At: www.tg.org.au
Daniels B, Schaffer A, Buckley NA, et al. The...
Benefits of zinc for preventing and treating the common cold
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UpToDate. The common cold in adults: Treatment and prevention. 2024. At: www.uptodate.com/contents/the-common-cold-in-adults-treatment-and-prevention?search=the%20common%20cold%20in%20adults&source=search_result&selectedTitle=1~150&usage_type=default&display_rank=1
Pasioti M, Maggina P, Megremis S, et al. The common cold:...
From the President: Caring for older Australians with compassion and expertise
At PSA we are proud to advocate for the critical role that pharmacists play in palliative care and aged care for medication supply and...
