Recent 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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Professor Richard Scolyer, a distinguished medical expert and co-recipient of the 2024 Australian of the Year award, has recently undergone complex surgery to address changes in his brain following his …
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Study Predicts 50% of Australian Children and Young Adults Will Be Overweight or Obese by 2050
by adminA new study from Melbourne’s Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, published in The Lancet on World Obesity Day, has alarming projections for childhood obesity in Australia. Researchers predict that by 2050, …
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A helpline for Australians facing grief, the Griefline, has received the green light to continue operations after the government committed to ongoing funding. This decision comes in response to the …
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Pope Francis is currently in stable health, according to the Vatican, following a recent episode of respiratory distress linked to double pneumonia. As of Sunday, he shows no signs of …
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Jean Kittson, an Australian actor, author, and comedian, experienced a deeply distressing family tragedy when her parents, Elaine and Roy, failed to receive the dignified at-home deaths they desired. Despite …
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A recent study conducted by three Australian universities has revealed that influencers on TikTok and Instagram are disseminating misleading information regarding several medical tests. The research indicated that among the …
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Emergency departments at some of New South Wales’ (NSW) busiest hospitals, including Liverpool, Westmead, and Nepean, have seen notable improvements in patient wait times over the past year. The NSW …
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From this weekend, some women will enjoy significant savings on the cost of the contraceptive pill.
by adminThe cost of oral contraceptives is set to decrease significantly for many women in Australia, as the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) now includes the pills Yasmin and Yaz. Effective from …
