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Something Fishy Going On?
I haven’t quite recovered from the surprise I received years ago when I found that the National Heart Foundation had awarded a fast food chain their famous “red tick” of approval for some of the “meals” they sold. On reflection, that fast food chain got rather good value for a $300,000 per annum investment, but…
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Your Future Pharmacy – there are choices
Pharmacies have always existed in different formats to give customer or patient choices. Physical size has been one of these determinants, but does size really matter? Pharmacy, as an industry has relied on the PBS as being the centre of its universe. In so doing, pharmacists have skewed pharmacy practice to becoming overwhelmingly geared towards…
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So you want to collaborate? – a US experience
Collaboration between doctors and pharmacists is not a new thought, and when performed correctly and ethically, it works well for both sides. But mostly this is an exception, it only seems to work if the pharmacist takes up the role of being a second class citizen with floor-mat privileges. It is simply a power play…
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The Unmet Needs of Cancer
How can we understand and meet the unfulfilled needs of our patients who have been through cancer therapy? Recent research shows that many cancer patients face physical and mental challenges that impair their quality of life well beyond the five-year survival milestone. These problems and challenges can vary by the type of cancer and the…
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Australia a new growth market for cannabis
Australia has been flagged as a growth market for medical cannabis. A company that has listed on the Australian Securities Exchange hopes to capitalise on a growing worldwide demand for medicinal cannabis. Clinical trials are currently being organised in NSW and announcements are expected around mid-2015. According to Chicago cannabis industry attorney Davis Legal, PLLC,…
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Cocoa and Cognition
Editor’s Note: As someone who consumes dark chocolate 85% I would suggest that a close look at the label is required, for many brands are still using the sweetener aspartame (or variations of the molecule) which endangers cognitive health. Some brands are now appearing on the market sweetened with Stevia, which is quite safe. Cocoa…
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Fish oil – is it on the nose?
Considerable confusion and many unsubstantiated beliefs abound when it comes to fish oil supplements. An estimated one in four Australians currently take them for a wide range of conditions, even though good research is unconvincing. However, there are suggestions that increased doses of fish oil might provide health benefits. What are fish oils – and…
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Biometric Services
Will patient screenings and advanced, gene-based diagnostics become a standard and universally accepted part of community pharmacy’s service platform? Absolutely, and sooner rather than later, many industry experts predict. This is in line with the basic training pharmacists receive from within their pharmacy schools and is well within the scope of competency for pharmacists. For…
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Five Principles Combine to Make Great Logos
A great logo identifies you to the public quickly and memorably to distinguish your business from your competitors. A great logo will visually convey the qualities of business and make it stand out from the crowd. Colours, themes, and styles of your logo should help your customers gauge your price, what you offer and your…
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Patient Engagement Involves a Knowledge Exchange
Knowledge exchange occurs when a clinical pharmacist uses best evidence to inform a patient on which direction to take to create a good health care outcome. Knowledge exchange is about sharing knowledge freely to make a difference in health outcomes for patients. During the knowledge exchange the pharmacist uses mentoring processes to act firstly as…