July 2023
Dry or itchy skin
Causes and management options
June 2023
Diabetes Medicines
Reducing the impact of cardiovascular and renal disease in type 2 diabetes: what medicines and when?
August 2022
Cumulative Medicines Risk
Addressing the hidden risk of cumulative medicines load to reduce harm
The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) has delivered the Veterans' Medicines Advice and Therapeutics Education Services (Veterans' MATES) program with the aim of improving the use of medicines and related health services in the veteran community.
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July 2023
Dry or itchy skin can be common as you get older and can make you feel quite miserable. It can increase the risk of having a skin tear, make you feel anxious and can even keep you up at night. The good news is that there are some simple things you can do each day to treat dry or itchy skin.
June 2023
For Health Professionals
Reducing the impact of cardiovascular and renal disease in type 2 diabetes: what medicines and when?For Veterans and Carers
Key actions for living better with diabetes
August 2022
For Health Professionals
Addressing the hidden risk of cumulative medicines load to reduce harmFor Veterans and Carers
Talking to my GP and pharmacists about my medicinesThe Department of Veterans' Affairs have updated their statement on the Veteran's MATES program.
The Department of Veterans' Affairs published a statement on the Veterans' MATES program
Research shows an increased risk of hip fracture for patients taking SSRIs, opioids, benzodiazepines and antipsychotics when used in isolation or combined.
A Home Medicines Review (HMR), conducted by an accredited pharmacist in collaboration with the patient, can help patients better understand, organise and safely manage their medicines in the home.
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an evidence based, multidisciplinary intervention that is strongly recommended for patients with COPD irrespective of the severity or stage of their disease.
