Study identifies predisposition to opioid dependence
As the fatal consequences of prescription overdoses have climbed in Australia, a recently published study from Monash University identified key factors that could indicate...
Reducing influenza related hospitalisation in children
A new cohort study has found that influenza-associated hospitalisation in children is significantly more likely in those with chronic lung diseases (CLDs), despite the...
Allergic rhinitis management
Are you aware that untreated allergic rhinitis (AR) can result in impaired driving performance similar to a blood alcohol level of 0.5% due to...
Pharmacists urged to have their say on profession’s future
Realising the full potential of pharmacists requires a reimagining of how the profession fits into the wider healthcare model, and PSA wants to harness...
Inquiry reveals the depth of Australia’s sleep deficit problem
The recently released government inquiry into sleep health identified the extent of the nation's sleep deficit and its impact on health, risk of accidents...
From the President: An exciting time to be a pharmacist
I often tell the story of The Starfish, the Little Boy and the Old Man. This is one of my favourite childhood stories.
