PharmCare And IPharmacy Admitted Into South Australian Hospitals The South Australian Government has announced that
Healthcare Software and IBA
Health/iSoft are the successful vendors in the tender for the state-wide implementation of Pharmacy Information Systems.The $4.4 million contract involves the integrated solution of PharmCare and iPharmacy which will be rolled out across 12 major hospitals in the state.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comAnesthesia, Alzheimer's And Low Oxygen In studies of human brain cells, the widely-used anesthetic desflurane does not contribute to increased production of amyloid-beta protein; however, when combined with low oxygen conditions, it can produce more of this Alzheimer's associated protein.Over 200 million people undergo surgery each year, and there has been concern that anesthetic use may contribute to Alzheimer's and other brain disorders.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comSkin-To-Skin Contact Eases Babies' Pain A mother's cuddle can ease a baby's pain, reports The Daily Telegraph. A study has shown that a simple cuddle may even act as a natural painkiller, as "premature newborns suffered less if they experienced skin-to-skin contact with their mother as they underwent a painful medical procedure". The lead researcher is quoted in the newspaper as saying that cuddling a newborn during such a procedure "can facilitate not only [less pain] but also a quicker recovery".
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comPharmacist Sanctioned For Refusing To Fill, Transfer Contraceptive Prescription Appeals To Wis. Supreme Court A Wisconsin pharmacist who was sanctioned because of his refusal to refill or transfer a woman's oral contraceptive
prescription filed an appeal on Wednesday with the state Supreme Court, the AP/St. Paul Pioneer Press reports (AP/St. Paul Pioneer Press, 4/23).
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comYour Pharmacist 2008 Goes Outdoors, UK Ask Your Pharmacist (AYP) 2008 builds on AYP 2007 raising consumer awareness of the availability and benefits of newer pharmacy services. The campaign will utilise new and old media: - a poster campaign- radio- website- social marketing. The campaign focuses on three topical services areas: -
Medicines Use Reviews (minor ailments in Scotland and Northern Ireland) -
Health checks- Sexual
health.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comLabels: No Prescription, Online Pharmacy
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