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The Animal That Can Hold Its Breath the Longest on Land
Heat Pumps 4 hours ago The US may be hitting a tipping point for heat pumps grist.org - Matt Simon • 4h In the first quarter of this year, heat pump sales beat fossil-fuel furnaces by 32 percent. Here's what makes the appliance so powerful. It appears … Science 1 day ago Think 8 hours of sleep is the best for your cognitive health? A new study suggests otherwise Fast Company - BY Inc. • 1d Research reveals a hidden genetic link that dictates exactly how your nighttime routine impacts your brain.
The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for March 2026
All 2026 2025 2024 2023 more 2022 2021 2019 2017 2016 2015 2014 The Cathay Group today released its traffic figures for March 2026. Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “March was a month of contrast. On the one hand, the ongoing situation in the Middle East shifted demand towards other aviation hubs and generated robust volumes on our flights.
Successful Hawke’s Bay gout programme has staff cut
+News Successful Hawke’s Bay gout programme has staff cut One of the 11 pharmacies involved in Mate Taihā, Unichem Waipukurau Pharmacy’s Charles Nairn [Image: Supplied] ESSENTIALS , A Hawke’s Bay gout treatment programme for tāne Māori (Māori men) has had two roles made redundant, leaving the programme's future success in doubt. , BACK panel - grey Kia ora and welcome to Pharmacy Today Kaitiaki Rongoā O Te Wā Not a subscriber? Unlock this article by subscribing here. Related Articles
Cabergoline: A Game-Changer for Libido and Intimacy
Cabergoline is a medication that has gained significant attention in the medical community for its ability to influence libido and intimacy in both men and women. Often prescribed in doses of Cabergoline 0.5 mg or Cabergoline 0.25 mg, Cabergoline is a dopamine agonist with several uses, one of the most notable being its effect on sexual function. But what makes Cabergoline so unique, and how does it contribute to enhancing libido?
The Effectiveness of the Moyamoya Healthy Youth Application for the Salutogenesis of Adolescents With Moyamoya Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description nhs13192-sup-0001-FigureS1.docxWord 2007 document , 53.4 KB Figure S1: Theoretical concept of this study. References 1987. “Unraveling the Mystery of Health: How People Manage Stress and Stay Well.” Jossey-Bass. , and . 2014. “Development and Validity Study of the Daily Stress Response Inventory for Adolescent.” Korean Journal of School Psychology 11, no. 1: 19–32. , , , and . 2016.
Chemist Warehouse passes 50-store milestone
Nataly Martini provides a brief overview of selected causes of dizziness and vertigo, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and vestibular migraine. Through case studies, she explains how these conditions may differ from serious clinical syndromes such as cervicogenic dizziness, highlighting the complexities, risk factors and management of these conditions
Cretem NZ celebrates 10 years of robotic-dispensing business
Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a fairly new and exciting area of research in psychiatry. In this article, Sidhesh Phaldessai examines our increasing understanding of the symptom presentation and management of this neurodevelopmental disorder in adults
‘An amazing journey’: $20K raised for motor neurone disease
+News FREE READ ‘An amazing journey’: $20K raised for motor neurone disease Natalie Gauld (centre) with friends while riding the West Coast Wilderness Trail in March [Image: Supplied] I’ve had an amazing journey, it’s been really, really cool. When I’m cycling, my husband often rides along behind me, and he says everyone who goes past and sees me is smiling Pharmacy sector trailblazer Natalie Gauld has raised over $20,000 for Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand.
‘Considerable dishonesty’ by pharmacist leads to registration being cancelled
This article, written by Sidhesh Phaldessai, provides an overview of geriatric psychopharmacology, including the epidemiology of mental health disorders in the older population, the physiological changes that occur with ageing and their impact on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and the use of psychotropic medications in older adults
Bauld re-elected as Pharmacy Council chair
In this article, Sue Frankland looks at the global problem of wastage of medications, including causes such as overprescribing and non-adherence. She also presents information from her master’s dissertation on how people understand, and respond to, medication expiration dates
Therapeutic Products Act repeal process starts
There’s something in there that they don’t like, so they’ve repealed the whole act The new Government began the process of repealing the Therapeu
Repeal of TPA before Cabinet this week
“There’s something in there that they don’t like, so they’ve repealed the whole act” The Therapeutic Products Act is entering the repeal pr
Free flu jab eligibility cut back this winter
In this article, Sue Frankland looks at the global problem of wastage of medications, including causes such as overprescribing and non-adherence. She also presents information from her master’s dissertation on how people understand, and respond to, medication expiration dates
Outgoing Otago pharmacy school head applauded
+News Outgoing Otago pharmacy school head applauded Professor Marra will finish at the school of pharmacy at the University of Otago in June [Image credit: Rewa Pene] He’s been great for pharmacy education and pharmacy in general in New Zealand Carlo Marra, dean of the University of Otago’s School of Pharmacy, Kia ora and welcome to Pharmacy Today Kaitiaki Rongoā O Te Wā Not a subscriber? Unlock this article by subscribing here.
On the front line
+News Summer Hiatus On the front line Pharmacist Lieutenant William Lusher [Image - Supplied] Pharmacist Lieutenant William Lusher is part of a tri-service medical unit supporting the country’s armed forces. He talks to Natasha Jojoa Burling about work, exercise and the importance of maintaining healthy relationships Not many pharmacists have to guard army camps or do physical training, but that’s all part of William Lusher’s job.
Pharmacist prescriber promotes equity for renal patients
+News News Pharmacist prescriber promotes equity for renal patients In her new role, pharmacist prescriber Leanne Te Karu aims to address suboptimal prevention and management of renal disease [Image - Supplied and edited] Pioneering pharmacist prescriber Leanne Te Karu has been made co-leader of the new national renal clinical network.
Online tool launched to close the gout equity gap
Persistent pain affects physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing, and is one of the most prevalent long-term conditions in New Zealand. In this article, Vanessa Brown discusses persistent pain, including its causes, symptoms and treatments. She also explores the concept of central sensitisation and its role in persistent pain
Vaping causes inflammation
Persistent pain affects physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing, and is one of the most prevalent long-term conditions in New Zealand. In this article, Vanessa Brown discusses persistent pain, including its causes, symptoms and treatments. She also explores the concept of central sensitisation and its role in persistent pain
Smoke and mirrors - are vapes really a smoking cessation tool?
Persistent pain affects physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing, and is one of the most prevalent long-term conditions in New Zealand. In this article, Vanessa Brown discusses persistent pain, including its causes, symptoms and treatments. She also explores the concept of central sensitisation and its role in persistent pain
Pharmacist prescriber numbers grow but many more needed
Persistent pain affects physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing, and is one of the most prevalent long-term conditions in New Zealand. In this article, Vanessa Brown discusses persistent pain, including its causes, symptoms and treatments. She also explores the concept of central sensitisation and its role in persistent pain
On the front line
+Columns In print On the front line Alaa Al-Khaleefa manages the Unichem Waiora Pharmacy and is a member of the New Zealand Army Reserve Force. She is wearing officer service dress [formal wear) [Image - New Zealand Defence Force] Unichem Waiora Pharmacy manager Alaa Al-Khaleefa talks to Natasha Jojoa Burling about moving to New Zealand as a refugee, becoming a pharmacist and why she is now a member of the New Zealand Army Reserve Force Related Articles
Smaller pharmacies told to focus on points of difference
Persistent pain affects physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing, and is one of the most prevalent long-term conditions in New Zealand. In this article, Vanessa Brown discusses persistent pain, including its causes, symptoms and treatments. She also explores the concept of central sensitisation and its role in persistent pain
On the front line
Historically, rheumatoid arthritis was a major cause of chronic pain, disability, loss of independence and even reduced life expectancy. With the widespread use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, it is now a very treatable chronic disease with a life expectancy and quality of life approaching that of the general population
Living with motor neurone disease
+Columns Living with motor neurone disease Professor Natalie Gauld was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in March last year June is Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Month. Pharmacist extraordinaire Professor Natalie Gauld (ONZM, DipPharm, MPharm, PhD, FPS) shares her experiences of being diagnosed with the disease You can capture your thoughts, and the time to Read, Watch, Listen or Delve, against your account but first you'll need to be logged in. Related Articles
Clinical pharmacists get the tick from general practice
Historically, rheumatoid arthritis was a major cause of chronic pain, disability, loss of independence and even reduced life expectancy. With the widespread use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, it is now a very treatable chronic disease with a life expectancy and quality of life approaching that of the general population
Absolute commitment to sustainability awarded
+News Absolute commitment to sustainability awarded From left: Kerry Warn, Natural Health Products NZ general manager, Bo Hendgen, Supreme Award winner and Lorraine Moser, Natural Health Products NZ chair You can capture your thoughts, and the time to Read, Watch, Listen or Delve, against your account but first you'll need to be logged in.
Auditor’s eye cast over MMR catch-up campaign
Historically, rheumatoid arthritis was a major cause of chronic pain, disability, loss of independence and even reduced life expectancy. With the widespread use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, it is now a very treatable chronic disease with a life expectancy and quality of life approaching that of the general population
Some pharmacies left out of pocket after APAS error
Historically, rheumatoid arthritis was a major cause of chronic pain, disability, loss of independence and even reduced life expectancy. With the widespread use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, it is now a very treatable chronic disease with a life expectancy and quality of life approaching that of the general population
Medsafe considers banning pholcodine cough lozenges and syrups
Historically, rheumatoid arthritis was a major cause of chronic pain, disability, loss of independence and even reduced life expectancy. With the widespread use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, it is now a very treatable chronic disease with a life expectancy and quality of life approaching that of the general population
Fundraising goal edges closer for Natalie Gauld
Registered pharmacist Lucy Broughton discusses antidepressant withdrawal, including the symptoms experienced, how to distinguish it from relapse, why it happens and how to prevent it. She explains that flexible tapering strategies are key to successful antidepressant discontinuation in primary care
Equity implications of electric vehicles: A systematic review on the spatial distribution of emissions, air pollution and health impacts
Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a central technology to decarbonize the transport sector and achieve climate stabilization [1]. Considering the recently announced decarbonization pledges, including the net-zero targets, the International Energy Agency projects that accelerated EV adoption can result in a net reduction of 580 Mt CO2–eq emissions in 2030, which is 25% more than the net reduction projected for current policy scenario (i.e. 460 Mt) [2].
Unspent money for pharmacist relief returned to the Crown
Trauma-informed care is a framework that recognises the need to have a complete picture of a patient’s life to provide them with effective healthcare. It begins with an awareness of what trauma is and how it affects health and wellbeing. Here, Anna Elders challenges you to purposefully focus on the discovery, validation and support of trauma in your patients
Pharmacist says accentuate the positive
+News In print Pharmacist says accentuate the positive Jatinder (Jay) Girn says whatever you put into pharmacy you can get out of it [mage: Supplied] Natasha Jojoa Burling talks to a Waikato pharmacist, a psychologist and an academic for their tips on how to inject In our series “A great place to work”, Pharmacy Today highlights positivity into pharmacy
Limit vaping products to pharmacies, plead experts
Trauma-informed care is a framework that recognises the need to have a complete picture of a patient’s life to provide them with effective healthcare. It begins with an awareness of what trauma is and how it affects health and wellbeing. Here, Anna Elders challenges you to purposefully focus on the discovery, validation and support of trauma in your patients
Cough medicines containing pholcodine recalled in Australia
Trauma-informed care is a framework that recognises the need to have a complete picture of a patient’s life to provide them with effective healthcare. It begins with an awareness of what trauma is and how it affects health and wellbeing. Here, Anna Elders challenges you to purposefully focus on the discovery, validation and support of trauma in your patients
Pharmacist says accentuate the positive
+Print Archive In print News Pharmacist says accentuate the positive Jatinder (Jay) Girn says whatever you put into pharmacy you can get out of it [mage: Supplied] Natasha Jojoa Burling talks to a Waikato pharmacist, a psychologist and an academic for their tips on how to inject In our series “A great place to work”, Pharmacy Today highlights positivity into pharmacy
Coffee, pizza and supportive colleagues
+Print Archive In print News Coffee, pizza and supportive colleagues Southmall Pharmacy operations director Zahra Tabar [Image: Supplied] In our series “A great place to work”, Pharmacy Today highlights positivity into pharmacy pharmacies offering a work culture that attracts and retains staff. This month, we visit south Auckland.
‘A long way to go’ for Tairāwhiti’s Māori residents hit by floods
+News ‘A long way to go’ for Tairāwhiti’s Māori residents hit by floods Gisborne pharmacist Kevin Pewhairangi says Māori have been hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle because so many live in rural areas that are isolated
Governance boss sees pharmacy leading medicines management
New guidelines for asthma management were published in 2020. Pharmacist prescriber Helen Cant outlines what has changed in guideline recommendations and, in collaboration with medical writer Gayle Robins, discusses strategies for reducing the disproportionate asthma burden in Māori and Pacific peoples
Carving out a career in the mental health sector
+News Carving out a career in the mental health sector Keith Crump Over the past 48 years, Keith Crump has tried most of the opportunities a career in pharmacy can offer, but finds himself drawn back to his first love – the psych unit. He talks to Natasha Jojoa Burling
Coats of many designs to lure students to pharmacy
+News In print Coats of many designs to lure students to pharmacy Colourful lab coats showing the roles pharmacists can do were worn at Auckland University’s Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences open day in August last year
Gold again for Natalie Gauld
+News In print Gold again for Natalie Gauld Natalie Gauld (right) says it was a lovely surprise to be recognised with a New Year Honour [Image: Image - Supplied] Pharmacist extraordinaire Natalie Gauld is honoured for to be recognised with a New Year Honour her work on improving access to medicines, among her many achievements. Natasha Jojoa Burling reports Related Articles
Defeated by Chemist Warehouse competition, another community pharmacy closes doors
+News Defeated by Chemist Warehouse competition, another community pharmacy closes doors Seema Rambisheswar closes the door on her Life Pharmacy Glenfield store after working there for 22 years Sometimes when you give them advice, they take a photo of the product and then go and buy it upstairs After 22 years, pharmacist Seema Rambishesw Kia ora and welcome to Pharmacy Today Kaitiaki Rongoā O Te Wā Not a subscriber? Unlock this article by subscribing here.
Three pharmacists receive New Year honours
New guidelines for asthma management were published in 2020. Pharmacist prescriber Helen Cant outlines what has changed in guideline recommendations and, in collaboration with medical writer Gayle Robins, discusses strategies for reducing the disproportionate asthma burden in Māori and Pacific peoples
All aboard the vaccination train: Plenty of patients but is the pay worth it?
This website is intended for a NZ health professional readership +News In print SUMMER HIATUS + FREE READ All aboard the vaccination train: Plenty of patients but is the pay worth it? Pharmacy is encouraged to take up many more vaccination services [Image: iStock.com – goodmoments] Here at Pharmacy Today we are on our summer break! While we're gone, check out Summer Hiatus: Stories we think deserve to be read again! This article was first published on 1 November.
Doing it out of love for her community
+News In print News Doing it out of love for her community Unichem Pakuranga Pharmacy co-owner Vicky Chan “The unstoppable” Vicky Chan was also named Pharmacist of the Year for 2021. Jonathan Chilton-Towle talks to her colleagues
Pharmacist wins accolade for doctoral thesis
+News Pharmacist wins accolade for doctoral thesis Joanna Hikaka has topped off her year as a Fulbright winner with a gong from the university when she gained her doctorate [image: Brett Phibbs]
All aboard the vaccination train, Plenty of patients but is the pay worth it?
+News In print News All aboard the vaccination train, Plenty of patients but is the pay worth it? Pharmacy is encouraged to take up many more vaccination services [Image: iStock.com – goodmoments] As the need for COVID-19 vaccinations dissipates, a raft of other vaccines is now on the table with more to come for pharmacy.
Vaccinations just the beginning for Pharmacist of the Year
+News Vaccinations just the beginning for Pharmacist of the Year Unichem Pakuranga Pharmacy co-owner Vicky Chan is the PSNZ Pharmacist of the Year
ON THE FRONT LINE
Clendon Discount Pharmacy co-owner Selwan Farhan says he’s lucky to have loyal and supportive staff South Auckland pharmacist Selwan Farhan leads a hectic life juggling a busy career and family. He tells Paulette Crowley how he does it all with a smile
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