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Social media impacts cognitive tasks
Wednesday | Jan 25 2023THE potential for being judged online could be affecting the ability of adolescents to concentrate on everyday tasks, a study by UNSW Sydney researchers has found.
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NAPSA makes the best of opportunity
Tuesday | Jan 24 2023WITH the NAPSA Congress 2023 just ending, a key message to all delegates present (pictured right) was to make the most of every opportunity and invest in their own career and community.
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MedAdvisor revenue up
Tuesday | Jan 24 2023MEDADVISOR has increased its operating revenue up 89.9% to $44.1m for the quarter ended 31 Dec 2022 (Q2 FY23).
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Stands by ‘patient-centred’ speech
Monday | Jan 23 2023THE Pharmacy Guild is disappointed but unsurprised, by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) comments made last week, said a Guild spokesperson (PD breaking news Fri).
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Medicare set for a shake up
Monday | Jan 23 2023MEDICARE has been flagged for the most significant review since its inception, opening up further primary care delivery to pharmacists and nurses, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this morning taking to the airwaves to urge major changes.
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Grit your teeth on sugar tax Australia!
Friday | Jan 20 2023AS DOZENS more governments around the world adopt a sugar tax and new evidence shows this tax can improve dental health, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has renewed its call for Australia to implement a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB).
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Pop up AI for skin cancer
Friday | Jan 20 2023THE world's first pop-up skin cancer clinic that uses artificial intelligence to help detect suspicious skin lesions was launched at the Tour Down Under in Victor Harbor yesterday.
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Gastro alert for children
Friday | Jan 20 2023PHARMACISTS should encourage people in NSW to stay on alert for symptoms of gastroenteritis, with testing and hospital data showing a significant rise in cases in recent weeks across the state.
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PM gives shout-out to all pharmacists
Thursday | Jan 19 2023GLEN Clark, co-owner of T C Pharmacy Mackay, welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to his recently renovated community pharmacy last week.
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Perfect storm for bone health coming
Thursday | Jan 19 2023LEADING bone experts from the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, said there is a bone health crisis in the world's most populous and fastest ageing region.