http://www.nps.org.au/consumersEverything new in ConsumersThis Medicine Update is for people who are taking, or thinking about taking, vildagliptin for type 2 diabetes.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/publications/medicine_update/issues/vildagliptin2010-08-20 00:00:00This Medicine Update is for people who are taking, or thinking about taking, sitagliptin for type 2 diabetes.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/publications/medicine_update/issues/sitagliptin2010-08-20 00:00:00A new, long-acting form of pramipexole (Sifrol ER) is available for Parkinson’s disease. This revised Medicine Update describes the potential benefits, side effects and issues to be aware of with pramipexole (Sifrol) or the long-acting form (Sifrol ER).http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/publications/medicine_update/issues/pramipexole_parkinsons2010-08-02 00:00:00This new Community Update includes information on NPS's fresh new look; new number for Medicines Line; Common colds resources; the latest edition of MedicinesTalk; using anti-inflammatory medicines safely and radio interviews with Dr John D’Arcy.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/publications/community_update/updates/community_update_july_20102010-07-16 00:00:00Mid-autumn is when anyone at risk of seasonal influenza (‘flu’) should think about having a seasonal flu vaccine so their body has time to develop immunity before winter starts.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/publications/factsheets/factsheets/general/autumn_time_to_think_about_flu_vaccines2010-05-18 00:00:00This new Community Update includes information on new resources for Arabic speakers; education seminars for Chinese, Italian, Greek, Vietnamese and Arabic-speaking seniors; review of medicines for hip and knee replacements; quitting smoking; women warned aspirin reports may be misleading; Health Minutes videos and radio interviews with Dr John D’Arcyhttp://www.nps.org.au/consumers/publications/community_update/updates/community_update_april_20102010-04-29 00:00:00Dabigatran is a new medicine to prevent blood clots forming after hip or knee replacement surgery. It works by thinning the blood.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/publications/medicine_update/issues/dabigatran2010-04-12 00:00:00Rivaroxaban is a new medicine to prevent blood clots forming after hip or knee replacement surgery. It works by thinning the blood.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/publications/medicine_update/issues/rivaroxaban2010-04-12 00:00:00Free education sessions; vaccinations; blood pressure; review of new Parkinson’s medicine; national census; National Medicines Symposium 2010; radio interviews with Dr John D’Arcyhttp://www.nps.org.au/consumers/publications/community_update/updates/community_update_march_20102010-03-05 00:00:00MedicinesTalk Summer 2009 has articles on medicines for high blood pressure, vaccinations, help for people with chronic illness and home medicines reviews.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/publications/medicines_talk/medicinestalk_no._32_summer_20092010-02-01 00:00:00New pain management resource; diabetes videos; urinary incontinence; NPS campaign wins national awardhttp://www.nps.org.au/consumers/publications/community_update/updates/community_update_december_20092009-12-22 00:00:00Community partners supports consumer health organisations to incorporate quality use of medicines messages into their programs.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/our_work_with_communities/people_with_chronic_conditions/community_partners_program2009-11-25 00:00:00Information and useful tips on how to manage your arthritis pain.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/our_work_with_communities/people_with_chronic_conditions/manageyourpain2009-11-25 00:00:00A consumer fact sheet on making changes to your lifestyle and the way you use your medicines may improve your health.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/campaigns/RUOKDay2009-11-17 00:00:00New look Medimate; resources for teachers; parter programs; new editions of NPS publicationshttp://www.nps.org.au/consumers/publications/community_update/updates/community_update_november_20092009-11-10 00:00:00MedicinesTalk Spring 2009 has articles on a new way to find out about medicine names, checking out health websites, finding good information on the internet, and on getting the most out of MedicinesTalk.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/publications/medicines_talk/medicinestalk_no._31_spring_20092009-10-27 00:00:00Accurate, balanced, evidence-based information, resources and educational activities on persistent pain. Information for consumers.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/medicines_and_health_topics/persistent_pain2009-09-20 00:00:00NPS resources for people with chronic conditions – what they can do and articles they might find interesting.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/our_work_with_communities/people_with_chronic_conditions2009-06-19 00:00:00