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Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in聽research聽news Risk of dementia after initiation of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors versus dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors in adults aged 40-69 years with type 2 diabetes This …
60-day asthma warning
More than 70 asthma inhalers may now be available as 60-day scripts 鈥� one with an incorrect entry 鈥� but experts including a veteran pharmacist have concerns Organisations including Asthma …
Asthma inhaler confusion tackled
New supplementary labels have been created to help explain inspiratory flow rate The fact that 94% of Australians don鈥檛 use their asthma inhalers correctly has led to the development of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Frailty and Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Frail patients with COPD have a more unfavourable future risk of acute exacerbations …
PBS issues substitution update
Bufomix Easyhaler 400/12 will become substitutable with other PBS-listed brands from 1 July聽 The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) has confirmed an error preventing聽 Bufomix Easyhaler 400/12 (budesonide 400 microgram/actuation + …
Greener asthma choice update
Good asthma control and more environmentally friendly choices don鈥檛 have to be mutually exclusive, say asthma experts The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) has released new information in time for …
Asthma and sleep
Asthma, sleep and sleep disorders appear to have complex, but significant relationships, particularly among people with severe asthma. By Debbie Rigby, advanced practice pharmacist Learning Objectives After completing this activity, …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic disorder associated with infertility; miscarriage; adverse pregnancy …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Cardiovascular risk assessment in women: which women are suited for menopausal hormone therapy? Individual risk assessment for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Cough in Children and Adults: Diagnosis, Assessment and Management (CICADA) Cough is the most common symptom leading to medical consultation. Chronic …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Cannabis for chronic pain: cardiovascular safety Analysis of nearly 2 million patients with chronic pain using Danish registers reveals …
The week in review
The pharmacy sector isn鈥檛 slowing down just because it’s December…it鈥檚 been a whirlwind of activity this week for the profession This week the University of Technology Sydney released its latest …