children’s health
Kids’ allergy: is allergic rhinitis ruining their best days?
Allergic rhinitis (AR), commonly referred to as hayfever, is the most common allergic disorder in Australia and New Zealand. It is often underdiagnosed, undertreated and sub-optimally self-treated.1 Presented by Dr …
Mild anxiety and vagus nerve support in children: the role of complementary medicine
The ongoing mental health challenges faced by children in the aftermath of the pandemic require support strategies that extend beyond conventional methods. Frontline health professionals are well positioned to offer …
‘I saw some shockers’: pharmacist helps Scouts be prepared
A pharmacist’s expertise can help minimise risk in unlikely places, as one member of the profession found when volunteering for her local Scout group Kristin Turner, a credentialed pharmacist and …
Pharmacist with ‘fantastic rapport’ honoured
He may have won an award with the word in its title – but don’t call him a hero, says a hospital pharmacist who has been roundly praised by his …
Managing children’s pain
Recognising the true extent of a child’s pain is vital, as is selecting the appropriate treatment, and advising on adjunct non-pharmacological treatment strategies In a pharmacy setting, children experiencing mild, …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effect of Marine Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Vitamin D Supplementation on Incident Atrial Fibrillation Supplementation with marine omega-3 fatty acids and/or …
What about the children?
What are the most important health issues affecting the nation’s children? We look into the latest reports and data on children’s health We often hear how the children of today …
Clinical tips – Back-to-school asthma
Karalyn Huxhagen explores the considerations and triggers for children with asthma who are returning to school or starting for the first time Going back to school or starting school for …
Q&A: What pharmacists should know about gut health
AJP speaks with pharmacist John Bell about the latest in children’s gut health and related allergies 1. What do pharmacists need to know about cows’ milk allergy and kids? Cows’ …
Kids’ asthma cases triple in February
National Asthma Council Australia is urging pharmacists to ask parents if their kids have an up-to-date asthma action plan and are taking preventive medications For the one in nine Australian …
Kids, teens at risk from opioid epidemic
The number of deaths among young people from prescription and illicit opioid poisoning has nearly tripled in the past two decades, according to a US study A cross sectional US …
Perfumes, soaps linked to earlier puberty onset
A study has found chemicals in personal care products could be potentially associated with earlier onset of puberty in girls A cohort study has looked into the potential impact that …