Industry News
Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary handbook Updated
Pharmacists in hospital, community or academic settings, can now access the 23rd edition of the Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and handbook (APF23). [ + ]
New Resource for Residential Care Facilities
A new resource launched by researchers from the University of Western Australia's Centre for Health and Ageing is designed to assist people living and working in residential care facilities. [ + ]
Consultation Process Launched to Discuss NDIS Standards
Public consultation has been launched by the COAG Disability Reform Council to discuss quality and safeguards for the NDIS. [ + ]
New Stroke Treatment is a 'Game Changer'
Researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital have published a landmark study which heralds a new era in stroke treatment across the globe. [ + ]
Pharmacy Immunisation Training Approved in WA
Western Australian legislation has been passed to recognise pharmacists as authorised immunisers. [ + ]
Population Study Reveals Bone and Joint Problems
The University of Adelaide has conducted one of the largest population health studies in rural Australia, highlighting an issue with bone and joint problems. [ + ]
Reach for the Skies with Rural Health Scholarship
First year Nursing and allied health students in Victorian universities are invited to apply for the 2015 'Give Them Wings' health scholarship. [ + ]
The Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health Should be Recognised
Psychiatry and public health should recognise diet and nutrition as key determinants of mental health, according to an international research collaboration led by the University of Melbourne and Deakin University. [ + ]
Revised Immunisation Guidelines Released by PSA
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has released it's revised Practice guidelines for the provision of immunisation services within pharmacy to assist pharmacists in providing vaccinations to increase immunisation rates in the community. [ + ]
Common Cold Study Investigates Relationship Between Temperature and Immune Response
A Yale University-led study may confirm the regularly contested notion that people are more likely to catch a common cold in cool-weather conditions. [ + ]
