Diabetes
Jack Perkins to keep diabetes awareness momentum
After its successful 2018 campaign, Amcal Pharmacy has announced it has teamed up with Mobil 1 MEGA Racing Supercars driver Jack Perkins for another term. Last year saw Mr Perkins …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Associations between gabapentinoids and suicidal behaviour, unintentional overdoses, injuries, road traffic incidents, and violent crime This large Swedish population …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Thunderstorm-triggered asthma: what we know so far Thunderstorm-triggered asthma (TA) is the occurrence of acute asthma attacks immediately following a thunderstorm. …
Clinical tips: diabetes
Carlene McMaugh takes a look at the latest medicines used to help manage diabetes Medicines used to assist in the treatment of diabetes have expanded considerably in recent years as …
Diabetes and distraction
Holiday distractions have been linked to up to a 20% reduction in medicines adherence in children with type 1 diabetes, new research has found The research, published in Archives of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Relationship of inhaled long-acting bronchodilators with cardiovascular outcomes among patients with stable COPD A meta-analysis and systematic review of 43 randomized …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Prescribing of diabetes medications to people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease Analysis of Australia GP prescribing …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Physical functioning and mindfulness skills training in chronic pain The importance of improved physical function as a primary outcome in the …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Triple therapy in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease A systematic review and meta-analysis of 21 trials shows use of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Overdiagnosis of Penicillin Allergy Leads to Costly, Inappropriate Treatment A growing body of evidence suggests that as few as 10% of …
Supercars champ helps people with diabetes
Amcal General Manager Brian Tomlin has praised Supercars driver Jack Perkins for helping to destigmatise diabetes Mr Perkins has also helped encourage those with the condition to live without embarrassment …
The week in review
As Victorians head to the polls, we wrap up the last week in community pharmacy The Pharmacy Guild‘s Anthony Tassone has supported one measure announced by Victoria’s Liberal National Opposition—an …