Alzheimer’s saliva test a potential breakthrough, but caution needed

More research has been urged after the creator of a breakthrough test for detecting Alzheimer’s disease said the test could be combined with daily...

Cost savings from pharmacist-led post-discharge care

US research has found pharmacist-led post-discharge care for high-risk patients resulted in fewer admissions and healthcare cost savings of more than $US500 per patient. In...

Spotlight on prescriber-pharmacist relationships

Leaders from pharmacy, medical and consumer organisations will gather in Canberra on Tuesday to explore how doctors and pharmacists can better cooperate to support...

Anthelmintic remedies

Ever since our ancestors came down from the trees, we’ve been struggling to evict parasitic worms.

‘Conservative’ King Review response

Health Minister Greg Hunt hints at no major shake-up, but trade-offs will be made. Attempting to allay fears of a major pharmacy sector shake-up, the...

Inquiry reveals the depth of Australia’s sleep deficit problem

The recently released government inquiry into sleep health identified the extent of the nation's sleep deficit and its impact on health, risk of accidents...