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...
Aged care antimicrobial prescribing on the rise
Data released last month shows an increase in the number of aged care residents prescribed antimicrobials, highlighting the need for pharmacists to use their...
‘Don’t you know who I am?’: Why patient identification is so...
When we think patient safety, pharmacists’ minds jump to drug interactions, adverse events or toxic doses. But incorrect patient identification can have equal capacity...
Healthcare highway: Pharmacists in the driver’s seat
Australia’s National Digital Health Strategy has outlined a five-year transition to a digitally connected health system, beginning with opt-out My Health Records for every...
Collaborate for RA patient benefits
Achieving better outcomes for rheumatoid arthritis patients requires successful collaboration between specialists, GPs and pharmacists.
A new NPS MedicineWise education program has highlighted the importance...
Calcium and Vitamin D for premenopause
The latest findings from a Cochrane review on the benefit of supplementing premenopausal women with calcium and vitamin D.
Background
Osteoporosis (OP) is characterised by porous...
