NPS news : Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, and for prevention of venous thromboembolism recurrence

Aug , 01  2103   Reference : http://www.nps.org.au/publications/health-professional/nps-radar/latest-issue/rivaroxaban-dvt-pe An alternative to INR-adjusted warfarin with initial heparin for the treatment of symptomatic DVT (without symptomatic…

NPS news : New reporting mechanism for antipsychotic use in aged care

Aug 12 , 2013 Reference : http://www.nps.org.au/media-centre/media-releases/repository/New-reporting-mechanism-for-antipsychotic-use-in-aged-care NPS MedicineWise and Webstercare have collaborated for the first time on a project to assist in…

What your patients need to know about diet and prostate cancer

 Jul , 17  2013 No specific food can cause or cure cancer, but some may be associated with its development. Various dietary factors have been suggested to influence prostate cancer risk, but currently there is not sufficient evidence…

Why be medicinewise? Ask your doctor the right questions

Reference : http://www.nps.org.au/media-centre/media-releases/repository/Why-be-medicinewise-Ask-your-doctor-the-right-questions Jul , 17  2013 During Family Doctor Week (15-21 July 2013), NPS MedicineWise is highlighting the importance…

NPS News : Order of Australia honours for NPS MedicineWise CEO Dr Lynn Weekes

Reference : http://www.nps.org.au/media-centre/media-releases/repository/Order-of-Australia-honours-for-NPS-MedicineWise-CEO-Dr-Lynn-Weekes --- Jun.12 , 2013 The board and staff of NPS MedicineWise congratulate our CEO Dr Lynn Weekes on receiving…

NPS News : Pharmacists key to promoting safe use of oral anticoagulants

Reference : http://www.nps.org.au/media-centre/media-releases/repository/Pharmacists-key-to-promoting-safe-use-of-oral-anticoagulants ---   Jun, 20  2013 With increased public awareness about newer oral anticoagulants, and large numbers…

NPS News : Managing blood pressure – part of the diabetes trifecta World Hypertension Day, 17 May 2013

Reference : http://www.nps.org.au/media-centre/media-releases/repository/Managing-blood-pressure-part-of-the-diabetes-trifecta-World-Hypertension-Day,-17-May-2013 --- 13 May 2013 This World Hypertension Day, NPS MedicineWise is urging people…

NPS News : Lifestyle and warfarin

Reference : http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/heart-blood-and-blood-vessels/anti-clotting-medicines/anti-clotting-medicines/anticoagulant-medicines/for-individuals/active-ingredients/warfarin/for-individuals/living-with-warfarin/lifestyle-and-warfarin…