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MedicinesTalk No. 18 Winter 2006 edition, containing older italians hungry for information, diabetes explained, managing diabetes, don't let your medicines trip you up, and kids and the common cold.
Written by consumers for consumers, MedicinesTalk is a free quarterly newsletter that gives you reliable, accurate information and useful hints on managing your medicines.
| Title | Why read this |
|---|---|
| Older Italians hungry for information | Learn about the Co.As.It Victoria project enabling seniors from the Italian community to learn about the quality use of medicines. |
| Diabetes explained | Describes the two types of diabetes mellitus and the symptoms of diabetes. |
| Managing diabetes with drugs and non-drug interventions | Educates patients with diabetes mellitus on medicines management and non-drug interventions. |
| Avoid falls caused by side effects of medication | Advises elderly patients on how to prevent falls caused by the side effects of medications. |
| Caring for kids with colds | Advice on preventing the spread of colds, and managing colds without the use of antibiotics. |
| National QUM Awards | Find out the winners for the Community category of the 2006 National QUM Awards. |
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