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Be alert for measles symptoms
Friday | Apr 11 2025AN UPSURGE in measles cases this year has prompted measles alerts in most Australian states and territories, with a renewed warning from Victoria issued yesterday.
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Future bright for young pharmacists
Friday | Apr 11 2025THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia National President Professor Trent Twomey (pictured) says that with Australia becoming a world leader in community pharmacy, there is a bright future and plenty of opportunity for young pharmacists looking to make a difference.
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Safer, better hospital prescribing in Qld
Thursday | Apr 10 2025QUEENSLAND is introducing state-wide Collaborative Pharmacist Medication Prescribing (CPMP), allowing pharmacists to prescribe certain medicines in collaboration with a doctor or nurse practitioner in both public and private hospitals.
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Wrong meds lead to falls
Thursday | Apr 10 2025PSYCHOTROPIC medicines commonly prescribed for older people in aged care homes to treat mental health conditions may cause loss of balance and lead to unnecessary falls and injuries, with researchers saying the medications need to be reviewed.
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Flooding impacts long-term health
Thursday | Apr 10 2025THE world's largest and most comprehensive study of the long-term health impacts of flooding has found a 26% increased risk of diseases serious enough to require hospitalisation.
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More ADHD drug shortages
Wednesday | Apr 9 2025THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has advised there is a shortage of Ritalin and Artige immediate-release tablets, with a shortage of Ritalin LA capsules anticipated.
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Diabetes underestimated
Wednesday | Apr 9 2025NEW research suggests that the number of Australians living with diabetes may be up to 35% higher than previously estimated, raising critical questions about the size of one of Australia's most serious chronic health conditions.
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APC welcomes new leadership
Tuesday | Apr 8 2025THE Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has welcomed the appointment of Professor Rhonda Clifford as the incoming Chair of the APC Accreditation Committee.
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World Health Day family focus
Tuesday | Apr 8 2025WORLD Health Day yesterday kicked off a year-long campaign on maternal and child health, with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia recognising the role of community pharmacists in supporting families to get the healthcare they need.
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Rethinking health literacy in T2D
Monday | Apr 7 2025NEW research has found limited evidence for an association between health literacy and medication adherence among ethnic minority adults living with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
