The importance of a multimodal approach to pain management
The shift from viewing pain as simply a symptom opens up opportunities to greatly improve the way it is treated, writes PainWISE MD Joyce...
What happens now we know the cardiovascular risk calculator was wrong
AP examines what the new cardiovascular risk calculator means for patients and whether the wrong people are on preventive medicines.
Fungal foot infections
The feet and toenails are prone to a variety of infections, as they are frequently exposed to a moist environment through the regular use...
How to manage neuropathic pain
Neuropathic pain is defined as ‘pain caused by a lesion or disease of the somatosensory nervous system’.1
It is associated with impaired quality of...
Hand in hand: Healthcare benefits of GP pharmacists
The emerging role for Australian pharmacists working in general practices is seen by many pharmacists as an exciting new career opportunity.
It is supported...
Pharmacological interventions for managing acute pancreatitis
The prevalence of acute pancreatitis is between 5 and 30 per 100,000 population worldwide. It also represents the most common cause for gastrointestinal hospital...
