http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionalsEverything new in Health ProfessionalsJessica, a 26-year-old student, presents to you complaining of a 4 day history of coloured nasal discharge, headache, lethargy and sneezing.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies/pdfs/case_58_case22012-02-01 00:00:00Information about Apixaban (Eliquis), listed on the PBS from 1 January 2012 for preventing venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2012/january_2012/brief_item_apixaban2012-01-16 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2012/january_20122012-01-16 00:00:00This case study focused on management of schizophrenia, stable for the last 6 months on risperidone 5 mg/day, in 28-year-old Emily.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies/pdfs/case_70_report2012-01-12 00:00:00This issue of Nurse Update talks about NPS's support of the TGA cancelling 4 pain relief medicines, issues relating to taking medicines during pregnancy, resources to help patients decide between different medicine brands and the new features to NPS's awarding winning Medicines List iPhone apphttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nurse_update/updates/jan_20122012-01-05 00:00:00http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/about_clinical_e-audit_type_2_diabetes/e-audit_virtual_tourTicagrelor (Brilinta) and aspirin reduces the incidence of vascular deaths and myocardial infarctions more than clopidogrel and aspirin, but this must be weighed against an increased risk of adverse events.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2011/december_2011/ticagrelor2011-12-01 00:00:00Information about oxycodone-with-naloxone controlled-release (CR) tablets (Targin) for chronic severe pain. The tablets provide equivalent analgesia to that of oxycodone CR tablets, with reduced opioid-induced constipation.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2011/december_2011/oxycodone_with_naloxone2011-12-01 00:00:00Information about asenapine sublingual wafers (Saphris) for schizophrenia and acute and maintenance treatment of manic and mixed episodes in bipolar I disorder. Asenapine has a similar spectrum of benefits and harms to that of other antipsychotics.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2011/december_2011/asenapine2011-12-01 00:00:00Considers some of the issues around generic medicines and brand substitution, and how health professionals can help consumers use generic medicines safely and appropriately.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news/current/generic_medicines_informing_patients2011-12-01 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2011/december_20112011-12-01 00:00:00Information on indacaterol as a once-daily, maintenance bronchodilator treatment of airflow limitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2011/december_2011/indacaterol2011-12-01 00:00:00Our digital newsletter contains news and updates about NPS online learning resources available to health professionals and students. It informs and inspires academics, providing opportunities to incorporate free NPS online learning resources in their curriculum.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/e-learning/issues/e-learning_november_20112011-11-03 00:00:00Improving treatment of patients with systolic heart failure — Independent review of new stroke prevention medicine — Taking caution with codeine — Complementary medicines as companion products: what’s the evidence? — National Medicines Symposium 2012http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nurse_update/updates/nov_20112011-11-02 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2011/november_20112011-11-01 00:00:00Information on diagnosing heart failure and managing associated risk factors, along with the use of ACE inhibitors, diuretics, beta-blockers and non-drug interventions as treatment.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/heart_failure2011-11-01 00:00:00Listing of NPS case studies (print and online), with details on what they are, eligibility for incentives and CPD points, and a link to online case study FAQs.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies2011-10-04 00:00:00Outlines ways to improve treatment of systolic heart failure. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and heart failure specific beta blockers can reduce morbidity and mortality in people with systolic heart failure.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news/current/improving_treatment_of_systolic_heart_failure2011-10-04 00:00:00This case study focused on reducing fracture risk for Bill, a 72-year-old retired train driver with a fractured hip six months ago.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies/pdfs/case_69_report2011-10-01 00:00:00Outlines ways to detect those at risk of osteoporotic fracture, and interventions to reduce the risk of new or further fractures. Building healthy bones and fracture prevention are key to managing osteoporosis.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news/current/reducing_fracture_risk_in_osteoporosis2011-09-12 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2011/september_20112011-09-01 00:00:00Reviews ways to achieve the best balance of clinical benefits and adverse effects for those with a psychotic illness or behavioural symptoms of dementiahttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/balancing_benefits_harms_of_antipsychotic_therapy2011-08-25 00:00:00Lists recommended monitoring intervals and what you need to check for in patients taking antipsychotic medicines long term. Print (2 pages) and add this the patient's notes.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/tools/antipsychotic_monitoring_tool2011-08-24 00:00:00Lists commonly used antipsychotics and incidences of common adverse effectshttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/tools/comparative_information_on_antipsychotics2011-08-24 00:00:00This clinical audit provides GPs with the opportunity to review their management of patients prescribed antipsychotic medicines for psychotic illness and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/about_clinical_audit_antipsychotics2011-08-14 00:00:00This NPS News discusses ways to achieve the most favourable balance of clinical benefits and adverse effects for people with a psychotic illness or behavioural symptoms of dementia.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news/current/balancing_benefits_harms_of_antipsychotic_therapy2011-08-01 00:00:00Overview of NPS educational and quality improvement activities for health professionals in Australia, including case studies, clinical audits, pharmacy practice reviews and drug use evaluations.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities2011-08-01 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2011/august_20112011-08-01 00:00:00Project overview - objectives - governance - status and timelineshttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/prescribing_competencies_framework2011-07-18 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2011/july_20112011-07-01 00:00:00The Medicine Brand Choices campaign promote free NPS resources to help consumers make confident decisions about medicine brand choices and to have informed conversations with pharmacists and pharmacy staff..http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/tools/brand_choices_pharmacy_resources2011-06-29 00:00:00Provides info on preventing osteoporosis fractures, building healthy bones and identifying fracture risk by multiple interventions to the most at risk.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/prescribing_practice_review_542011-06-29 00:00:00ENROL ONLINE NOW! Full listing of all NPS clinical audits, what they are, and eligibility for CPD points and incentives.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/clinical_audits_for_gps2011-06-24 00:00:00This case study focussed on testing and treating Alima, who may be at risk of developing vitamin D deficiency.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies/pdfs/case_68_report2011-06-20 00:00:00The latest clinical audit for GPs on the risk osteoporotic fractures and falls is now available. This clinical audit is an opportunity to: become familiar with the clinical features suggestive of osteoporotic fractues, and to implement and review both anti-osteoporosis medicines and approriate lifestyle measures.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/about_clinical_audit_osteoporosis2011-06-02 00:00:00Bill, a 72-year-old retired train driver, was discharged from hospital 6 months ago after recovering from a fractured hip caused when his foot caught on a floor mathttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies/pdfs/Case_69_case2011-06-01 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2011/june_20112011-06-01 00:00:00This case scenario is about Ric, a 49-year-old IT consultant who has come to see you concerned that he is at risk of a heart attack, as his father died recently of heart attack. He has type 2 diabetes.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies/pdfs/case_67_report2011-05-09 00:00:00Earlier this year we introduced ‘medicinewise’ to Australians as shorthand for practicing safe and wise use of medicines. Our next campaign focuses on enabling people to understand medicine names and reduce confusion around brands.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/campaigns/medicine_safety_multiple_brands2011-04-01 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2011/april_20112011-04-01 00:00:00Provides information on who is at risk of vitamin D deficiency, when vitamin D testing is of value and appropriate supplementation in those identified as being deficienthttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news/current/vitaminD2011-04-01 00:00:00Reviews early assessment of cardiovascular risk and consideration of who would benefit from a lipid-lowering drug together with lifestyle changeshttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/prescribing_practice_review_532011-03-01 00:00:00Outlines tools for identifying people at increased cardiovascular risk and strategies to help people stay on effective treatment. Many could benefit from a lipid-modifying drug but are not being treated.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news/current/lipids2011-02-01 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2011/february_20112011-02-01 00:00:00This case scenario presents Mariah, a 17-year-old student complaining of general fatigue and occasional dizziness.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies/pdfs/case_66_report2011-01-07 00:00:00An outline of how the NPC modules are producedhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/online_learning/national_prescribing_curriculum/npc_process2011-01-01 00:00:00Information on the discharge management of acute coronary syndromes (DMACS) toolkithttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/drug_use_evaluation_due_programs/due_kit_for_hospitals/dmacs_due2011-01-01 00:00:00PBS listings for quetiapine (Seroquel and Seroquel XR) bipolar disorder expanded 1 December 2010http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2010/december_2010/brief_item_quetiapine2010-12-01 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2010/december_20102010-12-01 00:00:00Methoxyflurane (Penthrox) article updatedhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2010/december_2010/brief_item_methoxyflurane2010-12-01 00:00:00Information about denosumab, a new biological agent for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2010/december_2010/denosumab2010-12-01 00:00:00This case scenario presents Mariah, a 17-year-old student complaining of general fatigue and occasional dizziness.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies/pdfs/case_65_report2010-11-25 00:00:00Exenatide byetta solution for injection 5 micrograms; exenatide byetta solution for injection 10 microgramshttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2010/november_2010/exenatide2010-11-15 00:00:00Methoxyflurane (Penthrox) 3 mL listed for emergency treatment supply (doctor’s bag) only (1 inhaler and methoxyflurane 1 x 3 mL)http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2010/may_2010/methoxyflurane2010-11-10 00:00:00Restricted PBS listing for olmesartan with amlodipine (Sevikar), and valsartan with amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide (Exforge HCT) effective 1 November 2010.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2010/november_2010/brief_item_combination_antihypertensives2010-11-10 00:00:00Treatment now subsidised on the PBS for people receiving long-term high-dose corticosteroid therapy who have low bone mineral density.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2010/november_2010/brief_item_alendronate2010-11-09 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2010/november_20102010-11-01 00:00:00Discusses causes, investigation and management of iron deficiency anaemia. Iron deficiency anaemia affects people of all ages in the developed and developing world.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news/current/iron_anaemia2010-10-01 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2010/october_20102010-10-01 00:00:00Eletriptan (Relpax) and other triptans for migrainehttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2010/october_2010/brief_item_eletriptan2010-10-01 00:00:00Clinical e-Audits are a free and independent quality improvement activity that is quick and easy to complete.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/e-audit_pdp_pip2010-09-30 00:00:00This case study focussed on the management of chronic pain in Winston, a 64-year-old artist, presenting with increasing back pain.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies/pdfs/case_64_report2010-09-16 00:00:00Reviews need to assess cardiovascular risk even in uncomplicated hypetension. Importance of using lifestyle change. Some cases may only need 1 medicine.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/prescribing_practice_review_522010-09-01 00:00:00Information about the NPS drug use evaluation programs for improved patient outcomes in aged care facilities.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/drug_use_evaluation_due_programs/due_kit_for_care_homes2010-08-12 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2010/august_20102010-08-01 00:00:00Links to online training modules, created or funded by NPS, for health professional students and junior practitioners. Includes inpatient chart training and National Prescribing Curriculum.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/online_learning2010-06-25 00:00:00Information on planning approaches when prescribing opioids for chronic non-cancer pain. Need to determine appropriate level non-invasive investigationhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/prescribing_practice_review_512010-06-16 00:00:00Damien, a 58-year-old brick layer comes for a review of the management of his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as his symptoms have become more troublesome over the past month.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies/pdfs/case_63_report2010-06-15 00:00:00This pharmacy practice review provides pharmacists with the opportunity to review the optimal use of lipid-modifying medicines in patients at risk of cardiovascular diseasehttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/pharmacy_practice_reviews/about_pharmacy_practice_review_cvd_risk2010-06-10 00:00:00Outlines strategies for using opioids (e.g. morphine, codeine, etc) in chronic non-cancer pain. The long-term benefits and harms of opioids are not well understood.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news/current/nps_news_692010-06-01 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2010/may_20102010-05-14 00:00:00Prolonged-release melatonin may be used short-term to improve quality of sleep in people with primary insomnia aged ≥ 55 years.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2010/may_2010/melatonin2010-05-14 00:00:00Updated information about dosing and drug interactions with colchicine for acute gout.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2010/may_2010/brief_item_colchicine2010-05-14 00:00:00Overview of advice from health professionals to help people give up smoking. Quitting smoking can sustain airways in those with COPD or asthmahttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/prescribing_practice_review_502010-05-01 00:00:00Information and login for the DUE of hypnotic medicines for the management of insomnia in aged care facilitieshttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/drug_use_evaluation_due_programs/due_kit_for_care_homes/DUE_benzodiazepines_for_insomnia2010-04-30 00:00:00New information relevant to this topic has become available since this RADAR review was published in November 2007.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2007/november_2007/strontium/additional_information_since_publication2010-04-23 00:00:00Margaret is a 54-year-old former receptionist who is visiting you for a repeat prescription of temazepam, she will finish her first pack in 10 days. She started temazepam 2 weeks ago after the sudden death of her aunt.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies/pdfs/case_62_report2010-04-15 00:00:00Outlines quit smoking strategies and role of nicotine replacement and Champix. Discusses COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and its diagnosis.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news/current/nps_news_682010-04-01 00:00:00Discusses how to avoid benzodiazepines and related drugs, use of non-drug therapies for patients with sleep problems, and how to encourage withdrawalhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/prescribing_practice_review_492010-03-30 00:00:00NPS's Diagnostics initiative builds on our expertise to improve utilisation of diagnostic tests and enable people to make the best decisions for better health outcomes.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/diagnostics2010-03-03 00:00:00Grace is a 70-year-old housewife, who presents to you complaining of ‘troubles with the bladder’. She has limited her involvement in social activities following several public incidents involving incontinence and has started to wear pads.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies/pdfs/case_61_report2010-02-15 00:00:00Outlines the role of sedatives (e.g. benzodiazepines, zolpidem or zolpiclone) in treating insomnia, often they are not needed.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news/current/nps_news_672010-02-01 00:00:00Quinine: Poor efficacy in muscle cramps outweighed by risks of harmhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/factsheets/factsheets/quinine_poor_efficacy_in_muscle_cramp_outweighed_by_risk_of_harm_HP2009-12-18 00:00:00John is a 52-year-old accountant who presents to you complaining of lack of sleep and poor appetite. He also complains of trouble concentrating, decreased energy and has been feeling anxious for about 8 weeks now.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies/pdfs/case_60_report2009-12-17 00:00:00Explores the range of hormonal contraceptives currently available in Australia and factors to consider when prescribing, including missed pills, adverse effects, and non-oral dosage forms.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news/current/hormonal_contraception_tailoring_for_the_individual2009-12-11 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2009/december_20092009-12-01 00:00:00Prasugrel is an alternative to clopidogrel for acute coronary syndrome managed by percutaneous coronary intervention in combination with aspirin.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2009/december_2009/prasugrel2009-12-01 00:00:00Outlines how to identify and manage incontinence in primary care, and the evidence for physical, behavioural and anticholinergic therapies. Urinary incontinence is common, but underreported.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news/current/nps_news_66_managing_urinary_incontinence_in_primary_care2009-12-01 00:00:00Extension of authority listing for ciprofloxacin ear drops (Ciloxan), 1 November 2009http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2009/november_2009/brief_item_ciprofloxacin2009-11-03 00:00:00Contains information on the limited role of antidepressants for children and adolescents with anxiety. Up to 1 in 5 people presenting to primary care will have symptoms of an anxiety disorder at some pointhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/prescribing_practice_review_482009-11-01 00:00:00Get independent, accurate, evidence-based info on palliative care drugs. Written for doctors, pharmacists & other health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/view_radar_articles_by_topic/palliative_care2009-10-28 00:00:00Get independent, accurate, evidence-based info on pain management drugs. Written for doctors, pharmacists & other health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/view_radar_articles_by_topic/pain_management2009-10-28 00:00:00Johara, 50, presents complaining of hot flushes with sweating 2–3 times a day over the last year. Her sleep has been disturbed, and her menstrual cycle irregular for 12 months. She wonders if complementary medicines or hormone replacement therapy might help but is concerned about the safety of their use.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies/pdfs/case_59_report2009-10-21 00:00:00Overview of the products and regimens for hormone replacement therapies for managing menopausal symptomshttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/tools/nps_news_64_insert_bioidentical_hormones22009-10-06 00:00:00Discusses general principles for managing anxiety disorders. Includes the role of psychological and drug therapies, with a focus on generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) and social anxiety disorder (or social phobia).http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news/current/nps_news_652009-10-01 00:00:00The latest clinical e-audit for GPs on the review of PPI prescribing is now available. This clinical audit will assist GPs to review management of patients using PPIs, identify and implement a step-down strategy for suitable patients and review concurrent use of drugs that may induce or exacerbate dyspepsia/ulceration.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/about_clinical_e-audit_proton_pump_inhibitors2009-09-24 00:00:003 minute 20 second overview of National Prescribing Service's National Prescribing Curriculumhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/nested_content/contact_information3/npc_virtual_tour2009-09-21 00:00:00Brenda is a 25-year-old marketing executive. She presents today worried about her cough and hoarse voice as she has to give a presentation to her company board next week.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies/pdfs/case_58_report2009-09-01 00:00:00Advice on choosing appropriate HRT regimen and how to manage adverse effects. Benefits and risks associated with managing menopausal symptomshttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/nps_prescribing_practice_review_472009-09-01 00:00:00Discusses type of HRT (hormone replacement therapy), when to use HRT and its alternatives, and reviews complementary therapies for menopausal symptoms.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news/current/nps_news_642009-08-01 00:00:00Information on use of teriparatide (Forteo) for severe osteoporosishttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2009/may_2009/teriparatide2009-08-01 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2009/august_20092009-08-01 00:00:00Information about use of Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for preventing venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgeryhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2009/august_2009/rivaroxaban2009-08-01 00:00:00Brenda is a 25-year-old marketing executive. She presents today worried about her cough and hoarse voice as she has to give a presentation to her company board next week.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies/pdfs/case_58_case2009-06-01 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2009/may_20092009-05-01 00:00:00Information on use of hydromorphone prolonged-release tablets (Jurnista) for chronic severe disabling painhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2009/may_2009/hydromorphone2009-05-01 00:00:00Information on use of lanthanum (Fosrenol) tablets for adults with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysishttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2009/may_2009/lanthanum2009-05-01 00:00:00The Prescribing Data in General Practice Demonstration Project is being run jointly with the Australian General Practice Networkhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/prescribing_data_in_general_practice2009-04-03 00:00:00Mr Lee is a 60-year-old who has just finished his last omeprazole tablet. He originally presented complaining of an intermittent burning sensation in the epigastric region of his abdomen.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studies/pdfs/case_57_case2009-04-02 00:00:00Information on use of ziprasidone (Zeldox): another atypical antipsychotic listed for acute mania in bipolar disorderhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2009/april_2009/brief_item_ziprasidone2009-04-01 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2009/april_20092009-04-01 00:00:00Information on use of pramipexole (Sifrol) for severe primary restless legs syndromehttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2009/april_2009/pramipexole2009-04-01 00:00:00Use of desmopressin for primary nocturnal enuresis — sublingual formulation PBS listedhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2009/april_2009/brief_item_desmopressin2009-04-01 00:00:00Tools to help health professionals assess a patient’s cardiovascular risk and treatment benefit.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/tools/cardiovascular_risk_calculator2009-03-12 00:00:00Information about use of desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) for major depressive disorderhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2009/march_2009/desvenlafaxine2009-03-10 00:00:00Information about use of valsartan (Diovan) and combinations with hydrochlorothiazide (Co-Diovan) or amlodipine (Exforge) in hypertensionhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2009/march_2009/valsartan2009-03-10 00:00:00Clopidogrel (Iscover, Plavix) PBS listing extended to include acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in combination with aspirinhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2009/march_2009/brief_item_clopidogrel2009-03-03 00:00:00Information about use of risedronate (Actonel and Actonel Once-a-Week) for corticosteroid-induced osteoporosishttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2009/march_2009/brief_item_risedronate2009-02-10 00:00:00Information about use of Quetiapine extended-release tablets (Seroquel XR) for schizophreniahttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2008/december_2008/brief_item_quetiapine_xr2008-12-01 00:00:00Provides New York Heart Association grading of heart failure (NYHA) as additional content to rosiglitazone use for type 2 diabetes mellitus.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/2008/december_2008/rosiglitazone/rosiglitazone_webextra_12008-12-01 00:00:00Focuses on different approaches to drug therapy for neuropathic pain conditions often seen in primary care: diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia and trigeminal neuralgia.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news/current/nps_news_602008-10-01 00:00:00Overview of monitoring disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) and the role of primary care practitioners in early referral for treatment.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news/current/helping_patients_achieve_remission_of_rheumatoid_arthritis2006-10-01 00:00:00NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar/month_year1990-01-01 00:00:00