Over-reliance on urine dipstick testing to guide urinary tract infection management contributes to antibiotic overuse and misuse.
A popular wonder drug of the 19th century, this patent medicine packed multiple punches.
In 1848, Dr John Collis Browne had a problem. After training...
Sarsparilla comes in teas, tablets, tinctures, and capsules. While use is widespread, evidence of its medical effectiveness is limited.
This summary will present the most up to date findings from a recent Cochrane review.1
Background
It is estimated that a total of 2.8 million people...
It comes in teas, tablets, tinctures, and capsules, and may only look good.
In colonial Australia sarsaparilla was a hit. Like their American counterparts the...
How pharmacists can improve the lives of people living with disabilities through careful medicine reviews and follow-up.
Just like medicine safety challenges in aged care,...
Pharmacists have the skills and capacity to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), but often don’t know where to start.
Speak to the...
A review of aged care patients’ medicines can reduce harm.
Welcome change is coming for government-funded residential aged care facilities (RACFs) with the investment in...
Many patients use fish oil in the hope of relief from inflammatory conditions or to reduce risks of cardiovascular disease. As non-prescription complementary medicines,...
How pharmacists can change the lives of people with lung diseases by taking every opportunity possible.
