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Quynh, 33 Pharmacist who contracted influenza while travelling abroad, ADELAIDE
Quynh, 33, works as a full-time pharmacist at a 24/7 community pharmacy in South Australia. She leads an active lifestyle, has a strong personal interest in health and wellness, and travels frequently. She has no time for falling ill. In 2015 however, shortly after returning from a two-week holiday to New York, Quynh developed…
Read MoreWomen encouraged to check their heart health
The classical image of a heart attack is that of a man battling to breathe, crippled in pain. However new research published in British Medical Journal, Heart, on March 1, 2017, reveals Australian women are less likely to be screened for heart disease than men. The new research, entitled, Gender inequalities in cardiovascular risk factor…
Read MoreThousands of Pharmacists Gather in Queensland for Annual Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference
Today marks the start of the annual Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference (APP 2017) where thousands for pharmacy and healthcare professionals are gathering to discuss the latest developments in the health industry. Top international speakers include Alistair Bursey, owner-pharmacist and Chair of the Board of Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPHA); and Graeme Blanchard, President of the…
Read MoreAPP gearing up to announce Guild Pharmacy of the Year for 2017
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is gearing up for their national conference, set for March 9-12, 2017 on the Gold Coast. With more than 70 presentations from local and international speakers, the conference is the major highlight of the annual Australian pharmacy calendar. Federal Health Minister, The Hon. Greg Hunt MP will deliver the conference…
Read MoreNew advisory council for Medicines Australia – March 6, 2017
Medicines Australia (MA) has today (March 6, 2017) announced the appointment of 10 members to its new advisory council. Dr Anna Lavelle will act as MA Chair, and will be joined by ex-Chief Scientist of Australia, Professor Ian Chubb AC, Dr Jeff Harmer who has held many senior roles in various Commonwealth departments, and a…
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