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EDITORIAL for Monday 23 January 2017
Welcome back to i2P (Information to Pharmacists) E-Magazine dated Monday 23 January 2017. The holiday break has been refreshing for me even though climate temperatures have been unbearable on some days. But world politics is still in a bit of turmoil as Donald Trump assumes the role of president of the United States, with his…
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Design Thinking- What it is
Design thinking is not new but it has been evolving more rapidly since 1960 as a valid management process described as: * A unified framework for innovation * An essential tool for simplifying and humanising It has evolved by appropriating many of the best tools and techniques from creative fields, social and computer sciences. Design…
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Biophilic Design is a Natural Part of Life
There is a new term gradually entering the thinking of people advising and shaping various design elements of health care provider environments at all levels – furniture and fittings design, light and colour, display, software and systems design, and marketing design. It is called Biophilic Design and its concept is to provide design that follows…
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Creativity can be a life-saver
We take many everyday items for granted, but when these items were introduced to the market, they were anything but ordinary. Have you ever wondered how you got along without a specific product, a must-have invention … or the latest version of your smartphone? Somewhere between necessity being the mother of invention and pure creative…
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Do we exclude our oldest customers?
People over the age of 85 are significantly more likely to suffer social exclusion than those in the 65 to 85-year-old bracket, according to new research. We know that a loss of social contact can damage physical and mental health, and furthermore, older people are more likely to need care from external providers. Let’s look…
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OMNS – Sugar Fraud
Fear may be an effective technique for promoting drug sales and gaining votes, but should not displace the calm presentation of a healthful life style factor. For example, recently the “sugar is good; fat is bad” mantra has been exposed to the light of truth.[1] A recent Medscape report began with: “Highly respected, high profile U.S. medical…
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Understanding Medical Cannabis
I2P has been proactive in identifying the potential of medical cannabis as a tool for clinical pharmacists and a useful treatment for chronically ill patients – particularly the elderly prone to suffering chronic conditions characterised with an underlying common factor of inflammation. People can also buy medical cannabis or marijuana in Real CBD store. Now,…
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PSA Media Releases 1. Delivering Quality Health Care 2. Welcome to New Health Minister 3. Support for Vic Chronic Disease Pilot
Pharmacists can deliver efficient, quality health-care solutions January 19, 2017 Pre-BUDGET SUBMISSION 2017-18 Including pharmacists in the Health Care Homes (HCH) initiative and implementing a large scale trial integrating pharmacists in general practice clinics are cost-effective solutions the Federal Government should consider in the 2017-18 Budget, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) said today. As…
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ASMI Media Releases 1. Welcome to new health minister 2. Link to fish oil, pregnancy & lower asthma incidence 3. Protecting children with sunscreen
ASMI welcomes new Health Minister Greg Hunt 18 January 2017 The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) today congratulated the Hon. Greg Hunt on his appointment to the role of Federal Minister for Health and Sport. Chief Executive Officer, Deon Schoombie, said, “ASMI looks forward to working closely with the Minister and his office to…
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NPS Media Releases 1. Prescription-only codeine 2. Unnecessary tests-Contradictory view
Prescription-only codeine? Talk to your doctor about the many ways to manage pain NPS MedicineWise is urging people to take the opportunity to talk with their doctor or pharmacist about the best way to manage their pain following a decision by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) today that products containing codeine will be available on prescription only…