Academic pharmacist Nataly Martini discusses the medical management of asthma in adults and adolescents, which has evolved to prioritise early anti-inflammatory treatment. She also explains how to improve patient outcomes by proactively identifying poor asthma control and supporting equitable access to education and treatment
Birdwatching part of lifelong adventure
Thursday 1 February 2018, 12:00 PM

The cheeky kea is birdwatching pharmacist John Rowe's favourite avian
What do pharmacists do to relax once they have hung up the white coat at the end of the day? A whole load of unusual activities it turns out.
Each month, we profile a pharmacist with an unusual hobby
John Rowe, 89, is a retired pharmacist, keen birdwatcher and adrenaline junkie, but first and foremost, he’s an avid conservationist
Let’s start with the birdwatching, when did you become interested in that?
My wife Stella and I have been members of the New Zealand Ornithologica, Kokako, The ko¯kako, John Rowe's second favourite bird
Kia ora and welcome to Pharmacy Today Kaitiaki Rongoā O Te Wā
Not a subscriber? Unlock this article by subscribing here.