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Browse all our editions of Nurses Update (previously known as Nursing e-alerts) — keeping nurses and their peak organisations up to date with relevant NPS publications.
Note: Nurses Update is now an email-only service and is no longer published on this website after 2008.
| Title | Date |
|---|---|
| NPS Nurses Update: MedicinesTalk Spring 2008 This issue offers tips for consumers having difficulty taking their medicines, on storage of medicines during the holiday season, and on two-way communication between consumers and their doctors. |
2008-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Nurses Update: AP December 08 Australian Prescriber is an independent publication providing readily accessible information about drugs and therapeutics |
2008-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Nurses Update: NPS News 61 December 08 NPS News is a regular bi-monthly publication which addresses various therapeutic areas from a Quality Use of Medicines perspective |
2008-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Nurses Update: AP October 08 Australian Prescriber is an independent publication providing readily accessible information about drugs and therapeutics |
2008-10-01 00:00:00 |
| Nurses Update: NPS News 60 October 08 NPS News is a regular bi-monthly publication which addresses various therapeutic areas from a Quality Use of Medicines perspective |
2008-10-01 00:00:00 |
| Nurses Update: AP August 08 Australian Prescriber is an independent publication providing readily accessible information about drugs and therapeutics |
2008-07-28 00:00:00 |
| Nurses Update: NPS News 59 August 08 NPS News is a regular bi-monthly publication which addresses various therapeutic areas from a Quality Use of Medicines perspective |
2008-07-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Nurses Update: RADAR April 2008 NPS RADAR reviews and updates on fentanyl lozenges (Actiq), paliperidone (Invega), strontium ranelate (Protos), pioglitazone (Actos), methylphenidate (Ritalin LA), influenza vaccine, and terbinafine. |
2008-04-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Nurses Update: Australian Prescriber Feb 2008 Contains articles on proton pump inhibitors, neurocognitive effects of chemotherapy, correct use of eye drops, interpreting risks and ratios in therapy trials, and polypharmacy. |
2008-02-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Nurses Update: NPS News 56 February 2008 Explores some of the issues surrounding drug therapy for patients with type 2 diabetes, including metformin as first choice drug, the role of thiazolidinediones, and starting insulin. |
2008-02-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Nurses Update: Australian Prescriber December 2007 Contains articles on antipsychotic drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding, myasthenia gravis, relationships between health professionals and industry, Medicines Australia Code of Conduct, and the top 10 drugs. |
2007-12-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Nurses Update: MedicinesTalk Summer 2007 This issue offers tips for consumers having difficulty taking their medicines, on storage of medicines during the holiday season, and on two-way communication between consumers and their doctors. |
2007-12-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Nurses Update: NPS News 55 December 2007 Explores some of the issues surrounding generic medicines and brand substitution, with a focus on bioequivalence of generic medicines and the importance of education to minimise consumer confusion. |
2007-12-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Nurses Update: RADAR December 2007 Contains NPS RADAR reviews on topiramate (Topamax) , quetiapine (Seroquel), sevelamer (Renagel), and insulin glulisine (Apidra). |
2007-12-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Nurses Update: Australian Prescriber October 2007 Contains articles on antidepressants in pregnancy and breastfeeding, prescribing exercise for diabetes, Consumer Medicine Information conundrums, and managing injuries by venomous sea creatures in Australia. |
2007-10-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Nurses Update: NPS News 54 October 2007 Explores the range of hormonal contraceptives currently available in Australia and related prescribing issues; includes an insert detailing contraceptive types, adverse effects and suitability. |
2007-10-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Nurses Update: MedicinesTalk Spring 2007 This edition discusses the NPS 'Get to know your medicines' national awareness campaign in detail - its purpose, the campaign messages and accompanying fact sheets on aspects of quality use of medicines (QUM). |
2007-09-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Nurses Update: Australian Prescriber August 2007 Contains articles on depression and medical illness, complementary medicines, antiplatelet therapy for coronary occlusion, psychotropic drugs and dentistry, adverse effects of bisphosphonates, and magnesium levels. |
2007-08-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Nurses Update: NPS News 53 August 2007 Focus on maintaining bone health to prevent osteoporotic fractures through lifestyle interventions and use of bisphosphonates. |
2007-08-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Nurses Update: RADAR August 2007 This issue examines new PBS listings and a range of drugs to prevent or treat asthma, COPD, hypertension, ADHD, and postmenopausal osteoporosis; plus a focus on vaccines for rotavirus and human papillomavirus. |
2007-08-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Nurses Update: Australian Prescriber June 2007 Contains articles on competency for new prescribers, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bipolar disorders, C-reactive protein, dental and oral pain, and metformin in pregnancy and lactation. |
2007-06-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Nurses Update: NPS News 52 NPS News is a regular bi-monthly publication which addresses various therapeutic areas from a Quality Use of Medicines perspective. |
2007-06-01 00:00:00 |
