As of March 2, Queensland Health has reported an alarming increase in melioidosis cases, with 111 confirmed, marking a threefold rise compared to the same period in 2024. Most of …
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Doctors confirm Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger from pneumonia, but he remains hospitalised.
by adminPope Francis, who has been hospitalised for nearly a month due to pneumonia, is no longer considered to be in imminent danger of death, according to his doctors. The 88-year-old …
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Certain anti-inflammatories may help lower the risk of dementia, research indicates
by adminRecent research has uncovered a potential benefit of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) beyond their traditional use for alleviating pain. A comprehensive study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics …
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Revolutionary New Medication Now Accessible for Elderly Australians Suffering from Debilitating Eye Condition
by adminA revolutionary new medication, vabysmo, is now available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for older Australians suffering from retinal vein occlusion (RVO), a serious eye condition that can lead to …
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Exercise physiologists in Australia are calling on the federal government to introduce “healthy living vouchers” aimed at supporting individuals with chronic illnesses. Olympic gold medalist Duncan Armstrong is championing a …
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A recent study led by Monash University and Alfred Health at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre has identified bacterial vaginosis (BV) as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), prompting a significant …
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An inspiring story has emerged from the new development site of the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital, where an 11-year-old cancer patient has received a special tribute. Henry Smart, who …
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Experts are currently conducting trials to repurpose a widely used eye injection as a preventive measure against “frozen shoulder,” a debilitating condition primarily affecting women. The medical community has noted …
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A second case of Japanese encephalitis has been reported in a resident of northern Victoria, raising concerns among health officials. The individual likely contracted the virus while in the Riverina …
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Clients of a beauty clinic in Sydney are being advised to undergo blood tests after health authorities raised alarms about potential exposure to serious blood-borne viruses, including hepatitis B, hepatitis …