Legal Action Over Hep C Scandal
The Medical Practitioners Board is facing legal action over failing to protect the women, who may have been deliberately infected by a doctor who had the virus at a Melbourne abortion clinic.
Government’s Budget for Problematic Children Care Delayed
The children care system which the state government has implemented last year in their budget has failed to follow through.
Health check for people with mental illness
Following the new data released by SANE Australia revealing 90 per cent of the mentally ill who also suffered from chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes, the government has been called to bring in a Medicare Benefits Scheme item number to promote health checks by GPs on people with mental illness.
Australian researchers propose drug used for rare inherited disease for diabetes
A drug that has already been used in the treatment of rare hereditary disorders may provide a relief for people with type 2 diabetes, proposed Australian researchers.
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FDA approves new birth control pill Natazia
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it approved Bayer AG's new birth control pill Natazia.
Couple of coffees may help some heart patients
(Reuters) - A couple of cups of coffee a day may help some heart attack patients to avoid further serious problems, provided they have normal blood pressure, researchers said on Friday.
Broccoli help to treat breast cancer
A compound derived from broccoli could help prevent or treat breast cancer by targeting cancer stem cells according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Fear of Ambulance Costs Deter Heart Attack Victims
The Heart Foundation survey has found that one in 10 heart attack sufferer would delay calling for an ambulance because they worried about the costs.
Queensland latest dengue outbreak could get worse
Queensland Health (QH) says it is concerned that the latest outbreak of dengue fever in far north of Queensland could get worse.
Aussie Miracle Method of Restoring Eyesight
After 15 years of study, an internationally renowned ophthalmologist Ian McAllister claimed to have found the first cure for the world debilitating condition central Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) through laser treatment.
Americans bombarded with cancer causes: report
(Reuters) - Americans are being bombarded with chemicals, gases and radiation that can cause cancer, and the federal government must do far more to protect them, presidential cancer advisers said on Thursday.
Antidepressants carry the same suicidal risk
Researchers have come to the conclusion from their study that patients taking antidepressants carry the same suicidal risk irrespective of the kinds of pills prescribed to them.
Australian researchers discovers swine flu antidote
Scientists from an Australian biotechnology company Marinova Pty Ltd, have successfully isolated a natural extract from seaweed that has been proven to inhibit the H1N1 virus, a breakthrough that is anticipated as it offers hope in the management of influenza outbreaks.
Vaccine associated with early onset of Dravet syndrome
Based on the new study published in The Lancet Neurology, it was found that childhood vaccination is related with earlier onset of the neurological condition called Dravet syndrome.
Australian nurses call to prevent needle stick injury
The Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) is extremely concerned with serious risks posed to nurses from needle stick injury in the country.
Doctors call to lead on solving climate change dilemma
According to the report published in the Medical Journal of Australia, doctors are called to take the lead in finding practical solutions to decrease the carbon footprints correlated with obesity, chronic disease and population growth.
Australian scientists to test children with feeding difficulties
Australian scientists are seeking to find the best treatment alternative for children who have eating problems to reduce the increase in the number of malnourished children who had to be medically assisted due to their food-shunning behaviour.
Bad night's sleep can hamper body's insulin use
(Reuters) - Just one sleepless night can hamper the body's ability to use insulin to process sugar in the bloodstream, according to a study which scientists say might help explain why diabetes is on the rise.
FDA finds grime at J&J plant, urges use of generics
(Reuters) - U.S. inspectors found thick dust and contaminated ingredients at the Johnson & Johnson plant that produces Children's Tylenol and dozens of other products that were recalled last week.
Close emotional ties with dementia sufferers make spouses at risk
People with a spouse suffering from dementia have higher risk of developing the disease.
Pink bread loaves to fight breast cancer
Bakers Delight stores help raise $1 million to help women who have breast cancer.
Doctors warn of backyard pool risk
Doctors have warned that pool skimmer boxes without a cover can be fatal to children.
World Cup fans warned over South Africa fever outbreak
World Health Organization(WHO) warned tourists in South Africa especially soccer fans heading to the World Cup to guard against mosquito bites and avoid contact with raw meat due to an outbreak of Rift Valley fever.
Experts: Energy saving light bulb poses health risks
Experts say that energy saving light bulbs are good for the environment but can be bad for your health.
Two doctors deny blame for failing to diagnose fatal condition
TWO doctors at a private Melbourne hospital are denying responsibility for the death of a patient from a condition they failed to diagnose.
Poor people with mental illness rarely asks for treatment
Australia's mental health sector receives good and bad news on how patients with mental sickness visit their GPs.
Diabetes is health-damaging
In Western Australia, diabetes -the country's rapid-growing chronic disease - is currently affecting a total of 90,000 people in WA even though health experts have been alerting the public about its dangerous health implications.
Waiting duration for cancer treatments 'kept a secret'
According to the Australian Medical Association of Queensland (AMAQ), the health department of the state is not telling the truth regarding waiting time duration for cancer treatments.
Flu vaccine program under WA government's evaluation
The flu vaccine program handled by the state is now under review by the West Australian government.
Diabetes trials to find alternative cure
The Royal Melbourne Hospital's department of diabetes and endocrinology has been leading the country in its battle with diabetes for more than a decade.
Secrets to longevity revealed
Based on the lives of Australia's oldest citizens, the secrets to longevity have been uncovered and shared by Professor Robyn Richmond at the International Federation on Ageing conference, in Melbourne.
Second Spanish face transplant patient wishes for privacy
A man named Rafael from Spain had a successful face transplant and has came out from the hospital to thank his surgeons.
Skull fracture patient lost faith in public health system
Skull patient suffered 3 years in waiting to get an operation.
Mammograms catch few cancers in young women: study
(Reuters) - Mammograms detect few cancers in women under the age of 40 but cause expense and anxiety because women frequently get false positives that require follow-up to rule out cancer, researchers reported on Monday.
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