Kirby Institute modelling could assist pandemic exit strategy
13 May, 2021UNSW's Kirby Institute has used mathematical modelling to test the effectiveness of different vaccination strategies for controlling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breast implant cancer risk warning
11 May, 2021Victorian women who have undergone breast implant or breast reconstructive procedures are being encouraged to watch for early symptoms of a rare form of cancer.
Historic PBS listing of cannabis for Dravet syndrome
10 May, 2021Epidyolex has been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the treatment of Dravet syndrome, a rare and drug-resistant form of epilepsy.
Softmed begins sterilisation wrap production to ensure local supply
07 May, 2021One million sterilisation wraps will be produced each month in response to a critical worldwide shortage that threatens surgery cancellations in Australia.
1.8m Australians missing out on recommended heart treatment
06 May, 2021Treating high-risk patients with recommended blood pressure and cholesterol-lowering medicines could prevent more than 103,000 heart attacks, strokes and heart-related deaths.
New national standard for intensive care pharmacists
05 May, 2021The standardised guidelines place pharmacists as key members of the multidisciplinary medical team caring for patients in the ICU.
What's happening in workplace washrooms?
04 May, 2021In the washroom, Australians are most concerned about their co-workers not washing their hands, touching door handles and taps, and the cleanliness of the air.
Evidence urgently needed on how to safely withdraw patients from antidepressants
03 May, 2021 by Amy SarcevicResearchers at the Cochrane Collaboration reviewed 33 studies involving nearly 5000 participants, relating to antidepressant discontinuation.
Could real-time PCR testing rekindle the travel dream?
03 May, 2021 by Abel Ang, Group CEO of Advanced MedTechA Singapore–Australia travel bubble may be possible with fast and accurate ways to test and clear incoming visitors.
Joondalup Health Campus makes digital transformation in maternity care
29 April, 2021HeraMED has signed an agreement with Joondalup Health Campus in Western Australia to incorporate a paid pilot of the HeraCARE solution.
NSAIDs and pharmacists vital in low back pain management
28 April, 2021Patients with low back pain have been shown to respond well to NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, according to researchers at RMIT University.
The collaboration igniting malaria drug discovery
27 April, 2021Johnson & Johnson Innovation has facilitated a collaboration between WEHI and Janssen Pharmaceutica NV to ignite the development of antimalarial drug candidates.
Putting pharmacists where they're needed most
27 April, 2021 by Kristin Michaels, SHPA CEOSHPA will continue to advocate for investment in embedding geriatric medicine pharmacists as part of clinical pharmacy services for aged-care residents.
Pharmacists and GPs welcome changes to vaccine rollout
26 April, 2021The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners have welcomed changes to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
UV-C HLD: a sound solution for point-of care ultrasound
23 April, 2021 by Jane AllmanMediSound partnered with French company Germitec to offer Australia a system that can high-level disinfect an ultrasound probe and cable in 90 seconds.
