New oral drug could replace diabetics' insulin injections
21 April, 2023Scientists in Melbourne have designed a new type of oral capsule that could mean pain-free delivery of insulin and other protein drugs.
New test aims to revolutionise preeclampsia detection
18 April, 2023A new rapid test for the early diagnosis of preeclampsia can reportedly produce results in 15 minutes and has been developed by researchers at UTS.
NAC releases new First Aid for Asthma Chart
14 April, 2023The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) has released a significant new chart that provides guidance for the use of preventer and reliever combinations in an emergency.
Disparity in rare cancer rates, treatment across Australia
14 April, 2023New research, released by Cancer Council, has highlighted the immense collective health impact of rare cancers on the Australian population.
GAMA launches campaign to minimise winter HAIs
14 April, 2023 | Supplied by: GAMA HealthcareGAMA Healthcare, supported by the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC), has launched a ‘Be a Winter Champion’ campaign.
Is there an optimal blood pressure drug for every person?
13 April, 2023The number of people with hypertension has doubled, and around a third of adults aged 30–79 have the condition — 1.28 billion people worldwide.
Whiteley Bactol Range Hand Sanitisers and Moisturisers
13 April, 2023 | Supplied by: WhiteleyIncreased hygiene frequency can cause dry, cracked skin which compromises skin integrity. Bactol Sanitisers can help alleviate this problem in two ways.
OSA may directly cause cognitive decline
11 April, 2023Patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) often show cognitive deficits, but these have traditionally been attributed to comorbidities such as systemic hypertension, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, and type 2 diabetes.
Therapy for babies with autism signs cuts long-term costs
11 April, 2023New research evaluating the potential cost savings of a therapy for babies displaying early autism signs has predicted a three-dollar return to Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for every dollar invested in therapy.
WEHI, MSD's antimalarial drug candidate enters Phase 1 trial
11 April, 2023A new antimalarial drug candidate, discovered by WEHI and global biopharmaceutical company MSD, has entered Phase 1 clinical testing in healthy participants.
INOVA Air Purifiers INOVA-E300H air purifier
06 April, 2023 | Supplied by: INOVA Air PurifiersINOVA Air Purifiers has been providing clean air solutions since 2003. The INOVA range of medical-grade air purifiers is used in Australia's leading hospitals.
Paediatrician expresses concern for kids as flu cases rise
03 April, 2023The rising number of flu cases across the country is set to put further pressure on our healthcare system, which is already thought to be close to breaking point.
In Conversation with Anna Peeters
03 April, 2023 by Mansi GandhiAnna Peeters from Deakin University reflects on the challenge of obesity — her current focus — and the role of health systems and environments in improving outcomes.
S-7XTRA disinfectant cleaner wipes
01 April, 2023 | Supplied by: Anaeron Pty LtdThe S-7XTRA cleaner disinfectant kills 52+ pathogens including bacteria, COVID-19, norovirus, mould, fungi, yeast, TB and spores such as C. difficile.
Shifting boundaries
29 March, 2023 by Tom Simpson*The boundaries of the pharmacy profession are shifting in Australia, which presents a fantastic opportunity.
