60-day dispensing denial
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has ramped up its campaign to ditch 60-day dispensing following a decision by the Government to bring forward the eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (CPA). Read More...
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WA doctors fight for safer UTI pharmacy trial
On August 4, WA joined QLD and NSW in the UTI pharmacy prescribing ‘trial’ though there is no sense of a temporary nature on WA Health website, where it lays down the legal and clinical requirements for local pharmacies taking part, as well as patient elimination criteria. Read More...
Ontological shock
Data shows that, not surprisingly, cancer screening took a hit during COVID. This even applied to bowel cancer screening which, compared to breast or cervical cancer screening does not require one to attend a facility outside the house –unless one counts a post box as a facility. The question that is unanswered and may never be is what impact this will have on morbidity and mortality over the next decade or two. Read More...
Melanoma in the crosshairs
Exciting results from mRNA drug trials on melanoma here in WA are giving heart to patients and clinicians across the globe. Read More...
Making STEM open to all
A project using fun, dialogue-free animations created by and made inclusive for people with neurodiversity and disabilities has won an $18,000 National Science Week grant to help people with autism engage with science, technology and art. Read More...
The art and passion of medicine
Adjunct Professor Janice Bell brings a deep and wide knowledge base to her work as a GP and as CEO of WAGPET. Read More...
Work to prevent infant brain injury
A WA led team developing a new neuroprotective therapy and diagnostic to reduce disability in babies suffering brain injury has been awarded significant funding from the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation as well as UWA and local biotech company, Argenica Therapeutics bringing the total value of the program to $5.6 million. Read More...
Unpaid family carer recognition and reform
While those living with life-limiting and chronic illnesses face great challenges, so, too, do the family and friends who care for them, and they are often overlooked, writes Richard Newman. Read More...