Team PSA 2026: Caroline Diamantis FPS, Prof Mark Naunton MPS and Bridget Totterman MPS[/caption]
A/Prof Fei Sim and Prof Mark Naunton[/caption]
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 2–5 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 
Pandemic measures to aid pharmacists extended
Medicine-related COVID-19 measures, including Continued Dispensing arrangements and the Home Medicines Service, will continue for at least another 6 months.
The prolific pharmacist
West Australian researcher, educator, advocate and community pharmacist Dr Fei Sim has been named PSA's Early Career Pharmacist (ECP) of the year.
'Dr Sim is...
Preventing unintentional overdose from dangerous drug interactions
To reduce overdose deaths, pharmacists need to find ways to emphasise the importance of medicine safety without judgement.
Conjunctivitis – an irritating condition
Conjunctivitis is a common ophthalmic condition characterised by inflammation of the conjunctiva. Causes of conjunctivitis can be either infective (e.g. bacterial, viral) or non-infective (e.g. allergic, chemical irritation).
Impetigo: a brief overview
Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection common in children. It is usually mild and self-limiting but can be uncomfortable.
Expert advice for surviving your intern year
Embarking on your intern year can be both exciting and daunting. Get a head start through careful planning and building strong relationships with your new colleagues.
