News
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Caffeine fuels brains
Wednesday | Oct 12 2016WOMEN 65 years and over who consume above the median level of caffeine per day have lower odds of probable dementia or cognitive impairment, according to a US study published in The Journals of Gerontology.
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CWH location push
Wednesday | Oct 12 2016CHEMIST Warehouse says much of the extensive regulation of pharmacy in Australia has had the effect of raising costs for consumers, preventing innovation in the industry and curtailing investment.
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Immunisation science
Wednesday | Oct 12 2016LIES misinformation and fear that is peddled by the anti-vaccination movement are put to rest in a new resource made available from the Australian Academy of Science, titled The Science of Immunisation: Questions and Answers, providing "compelling evidence about the benefits of immunisation to the health of children and the community".
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TGA RMIT lecture
Wednesday | Oct 12 2016A PRESENTATION given by Dr Mandvi Bharadwaj, Immunobiology Section, Laboratories Branch, Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to the RMIT, Biomedical Engineering in August has been posted on the TGA website.
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SHPA applications
Wednesday | Oct 12 2016THE Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has received 32 applications from hospitals and health services for the inaugural SHPA Residency Program intake (PD 15 Sep).
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UTS PhD scholarships
Wednesday | Oct 12 2016UNIVERSITY of Technology Sydney has announced an extensive new PhD scholarship program for its Graduate School of Health, commencing in Jan.
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TGA NSAID warning update
Wednesday | Oct 12 2016THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is reviewing the wording of advisory statements to create more consistency around the effects of NSAIDs in connection with miscarriage or spontaneous abortion.
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PSA Code of Ethics review
Wednesday | Oct 12 2016THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is calling upon interested stakeholders to give feedback on its proposed revised Code of Ethics for pharmacists.
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Guild Update 11 Oct 16 : Draft revision of Australian Standard 85000 Quality Care Pharmacy standard open for consultation
Tuesday | Oct 11 2016THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia is seeking feedback on the proposed revised draft of the Australian Standard 85000 Quality Care Pharmacy Standard.
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Dispensary Corner 11 Oct 16
Tuesday | Oct 11 2016UTAH father Ryan Grassley was charged $39.95 to hold his newborn baby.