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Monash medicine safety experts take on leadership roles with Australian Deprescribing Network

Researchers from CMUS have been elected to the Australian Deprescribing Network (ADeN) Executive Committee, marking another key achievement for the Centre.
24 June, 2022 Medicine & health

New study reveals gaps and inconsistencies in identifying prevalence of depression and anxiety in people with cystic fibrosis, particularly children

Monash University researchers have conducted a review into the prevalence of depression and anxiety of people with cystic fibrosis, a life-limiting genetic disease associated with high levels of psychological burden.
17 June, 2022 Medicine & health

Dr Akosua Agyeman awarded 2021 VC's Commendation for Thesis Excellence

Her PhD thesis is entitled "Mechanism-based pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modelling and meta-analysis to address challenges in antibiotic therapy for specific patient populations".
3 June, 2022 Research

Cochrane Review highlights the need for new interventions to improve chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in primary care

A new Monash randomised controlled trial called ‘TERRACOTTA’ will set out to address deficiencies in Australia’s primary care relating to COPD management.
16 May, 2022 Medicine & health

New Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Appropriate Use of Psychotropic Medications Released for Public Consultation

Development of the Guidelines were led by Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, with funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration in response to recommendations from the recent Royal
27 April, 2022 Medicine & health

Monash researchers awarded for high impact paper on medication management in frail older people

Researchers from the Centre for Medicine Use and Safety have been awarded the prestigious 2022 American Medical Directors' Association JAMDA Morley Award for their paper Medication Management in Frail Older People: Consensus Principles for Clinical
24 March, 2022 Medicine & health

Monash University PhD student recognised for developing new international principles for medicines management in frail older people

Monash University PhD candidate, Shin Liau, has been awarded the prestigious Inaugural Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) Helen Barrie National Special Prize for leading an international collaboration in the development of consensus
10 March, 2022

Monash research provides new insights into treatment dynamics in diabetes

New research from Monash University’s Centre for Medicine Use and Safety (CMUS) has found that nearly one quarter of Australians who initiate common diabetes medications switch or receive additional medications during the first year.
14 December, 2021 Medicine & health

Monash researchers highlight successful interventions to improve painkiller use and appropriateness in residential aged care facilities

An international study led by Monash University’s Centre for Medicine Use and Safety has investigated the effectiveness of health service interventions to improve analgesic use and appropriateness in residential aged care facilities.
27 October, 2021 Medicine & health