pain
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Role of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in the Management of Anticoagulation This article reviews the roles of dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban, …
‘Alarming’ pain statistics highlight need for education
One in four Australians with body pain would rather see a pharmacist than a doctor – but are pharmacists ready to help them? Australia has the highest rate of weekly …
Combo analgesic course launched
Guild Learning and Development is partnering with RB in the development of a CPD-accredited online course titled ‘Paracetamol and ibuprofen combination analgesics’ Pain, whether acute or chronic, is the most …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Noninvasive Treatments for Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Low Back Pain The American College of Physicians (ACP) have developed this …
Ouch! The drugs don’t work for back pain, but here’s what does
There are effective approaches to managing back pain, but they’re not as simple as taking a pill, say researchers from The George Institute Gustavo Machado, Research fellow, George Institute for Global …
NSAIDs still suitable, says ASMI
NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and diclofenac remain a suitable choice for relief of acute pain for most people, says ASMI ASMI was responding to reporting of an Australian study at …
NSAIDs don’t work for back pain
There is an urgent need to develop clinically effective and safe drug therapies to treat back pain, say Australian researchers A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by The George Institute …
Clinical tips: complementary medicines
Pharmacists, not pharmacy assistants, need to intervene more in complementary medicine, writes Karalyn Huxhagen Self service of all complementary medicines in pharmacy comes with a plethora of issues. How many …
Inclement weather not to blame for aches and pains
Changes in the weather are not connected with back pain or osteoarthritis symptoms, Australian researchers have concluded A study comparing weather patterns with pain symptoms has shown no association between …
Why codeine will be upscheduled: TGA
Products containing codeine will not be able to be sold over the counter in pharmacies from 1 February 2018, the TGA has announced. The TGA says it made the decision …
Clinical tips: pain and addiction
Pharmacists need to play a key role in helping people with ongoing pain to get assistance, write Dr Esther Lau, Prof Lisa Nissen and Tony Hall You know that awful …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby presents the latest research news relevant to pharmacy Heart Failure Outcomes With Empagliflozin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes at High Cardiovascular Risk In patients with type 2 …