A STUDY of 4000 Aussie men,
published in the American Journal
of Geriatric Psychiatry, has found
that subclinical thyroid disease was
not associated with depression.
The results call into question the
routine screening for the disease in
older adults with depression, with
lead author, Professor Osvaldo
Almeida, Chair of Geriatric
Psychiatry at the University of WA
saying “the results of this research
show there appears to be no
reason to either carry out, or wait
for the results of these thyroid tests
before helping older depressed
men get the support they need”.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 06 Oct 11 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 06 Oct 11
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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