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The Pauline Hanson Echo Chamber and the Manufacturing of Consent in Science
Pauline Hanson recently ignited an echo chamber of media opinion, (major outrage building on previous outrage of reporters covering other reporters covering other reporters’ outrage), because she expressed a view on the ABC’s Insider Program that: “parents needed to make an ‘informed’ decision about whether or not to vaccinate their children”. “What I don’t like…
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Do we follow our own advice?
As we become more experienced in patient care, we learn to treat not only the conditions a patient presents with, but also enquire about their overall health, and give then suggestions on ways to improve it. Pharmacists are qualified in what we know as “good” health, and in ways to attain it. How closely do…
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Understanding Medical Cannabis – 1. NSW Labor Push for Decriminalisation 2. Cannabis Removes Alzheimer Plaque 3. Public Health – Low Carbon Footprint in Buildings
1. The Australian: NSW Labor push for medical cannabis decriminalisation NSW Labor will push for the decriminalisation of cannabis for medical purposes in a move Opposition Leader Luke Foley says will return dignity to the terminally ill. The push, which would decriminalise the possession of up to 15 grams for treatment of chronic and serious medical conditions,…
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The Safe Vaccination Debate – Evidence Suppression and Compromised Evidence 1. Judy Wilyman Report 2. Critical Literature Review 3. Censorship at NIH
1. The Judy Wilyman Report – To the UOW Executive-Dean of the Faculty Science, Medicine and Health Copied to UOW Vice-Chancellor, Paul Welings 15 March 2017 Dear Professor Alison Jones, Here is a copy of my latest newsletter describing how medical professionals are providing false information on vaccine safety to the public: Newsletter 151 Dr.…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. Women in Leadership 2. Pharmacists Honoured 3. Seema Khiani Intern Pharmacist of the Year
1.Women in leadership panel a highlight of PSA17 conference March 8, 2017 A panel of high-profile female leaders will discuss gender diversity and leadership opportunities in pharmacy at PSA17, the flagship annual conference for the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA). To coincide with International Women’s Day today (March 8),…
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ASMI Media Releases – 1. OTC Labels Key for Safe Use NSAID’s 2. Advertising to Drive Consumer Health with Pharmacist Involvement
1. OTC labels the key to safe use of NSAID painkillers 17 March, 2017 – The Australian Self Medication Industry acknowledges that a Danish study examining the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has further explored the association between NSAIDs and cardiovascular disease in people who are elderly, sick and using other medications. However, the…
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NPS Media Release – Australian Prescriber
Get the latest article on Hepatitis C as well as information on Ceritinib, a new drug for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.. INDEPENDENT. NOT-FOR-PROFIT. EVIDENCE BASED. EARLY RELEASE 7 MARCH 2017 ARTICLE Managing hepatitis C in general practice What are the essential steps in treating hepatitis C in primary care and when…
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EDITORIAL for Monday 6 March 2017
Welcome to the current edition of i2P (Information to Pharmacists) E-Magazine dated Monday 6 March 2017. Well, it is fair to say that a lot of media reporting and comment surrounded the Fair Work Commission’s decision to reduce Sunday penalty rates to a range of industries that included pharmacy. To say that the Pharmacy Award…
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Value Over Profit ?
When pharmacy comes under financial pressure it always looks for a “quick fix” and it usually takes the form of concentrating resources and focus into various retail channels of activity. Even though pharmacists are criticised for expanding their retail offering and daring to create survival profits, it is a necessary activity to ensure that the…
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Fracture – are we involved enough?
The Journal of Internal Medicine has published some views on hip fracture. The statistics behind this unfortunate and common injury is ignored as we dispense bisphosphonates to many of our female patients – fearful of the adverse effects after reading about them, and fretting after getting feedback from their friends. Do we do enough when…