Pharmacists well-disposed to opioid substitution treatment

Pharmacists appear to feel positively towards providing opioid substitution treatment.

Incentive payments to encourage indigenous employment

A new scheme is encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join the pharmacy workforce.

Cardiac Arrests At Night And Weekends Linked To Lower Survival For In Patients

A nationwide US study has found that patients who are in hospital and have a cardiac arrest at night or at the weekend have a significantly lower rate of survival than those who suffer a cardiac arrest during the day or on weekdays.

Symbion's pharmacy division to be sold off

Analysts say Primary Health Care is likely to sell off Symbion's consumer and pharmacy services following a successful takeover bid. 15 February 2008

Drug combo treats severe acne in women

A small U-S study has indicated some success in treating severe hormonally influenced facial acne in women, with a combination of the oral contraceptive Yasmin and a low dose of a particular diuretic. 15 February 2008

Data disparity skewing perception of PBS growth, says Guild

The Pharmacy Guild has questioned the accuracy of goverment figures on PBS spending
Guild national president, Kos Sclavos, has challenged the accuracy of figures which show PBS spending exceeding government forecasts. 15 February 2008

Parents' drinking influences teenagers

New research indicated that many teenagers may take a cue from their parents when it comes to alcohol habits. 15 February 2008

Aussie mosquitoes can spread painful virus

Researchers believe Australian mosquitoes are capable of carrying the Chikun-gunya virus, a disease that triggers fever, headache, vomiting and extreme fatigue. 15 February 2008

Low knowledge of bowel cancer

A survey has indicated that less than a third of Australians at risk of developing bowel cancer have been tested for the disease in the past two years. 15 February 2008

Aspirin seems to lower colon cancer

New research findings indicate that men who routinely take aspirin, seem to be less likely to develop colorectal cancer. 15 February 2008

Lamisil pill linked to liver deaths

The TGA says three people have died and several others have suffered serious liver reactions after taking a popular tablet to treat fungal infections. 7 Feb 2008

Folic acid cuts risk of premature births

Researchers say women who take folic acid supplements for at least a year before becoming pregnant can greatly reduce their risk of delivering a baby prematurely. 7 Feb 2008

Call for ban on smoking in mum's taxi

Cancer experts have called for a ban on smoking in cars carrying children. 7 February 2008

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