A recent report by Cleanbill reveals that access to bulk billing for healthcare in Australia is declining sharply, leaving many Australians facing increased medical costs. Currently, only 21% of GP …
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Waking Up at Varied Times Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, According to Study
by adminRecent research indicates that irregular sleep patterns, even among those who meet the recommended sleep duration, significantly increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The study, which analysed data …
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Pathologists Advocate for Essential Blood Tests to Prevent Adverse Reactions to Medications
by adminPathologists in Australia are urging for improved access to blood tests that can help identify patients at risk of severe reactions to medications like codeine and chemotherapy. Jennifer Kohne, who …
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A recent study has identified significant asthma hotspots among Australian children, particularly in regions with higher socio-economic disadvantage and Indigenous populations. Conducted by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), …
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Aussie-Made Drug Transforms Life of Stroke Survivor, Experts Optimistic About International Trial
by adminAn innovative Australian drug, TBO-309, has significantly improved the life of Aaron Piper, a 40-year-old father and stroke survivor. Aaron suffered a stroke while preparing his children for school due …
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Remarkable Milestone in Medical Science: New Study Claims Vaccines Saved Nearly 20,000 Lives in NSW During the Early Omicron Wave
by adminAustralia’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign significantly impacted public health in New South Wales, saving nearly 20,000 lives between August 2021 and July 2022, according to a study by RMIT and Monash …
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Vulnerable Australians will have access to a new free flu vaccine this year, following its inclusion in the National Immunisation Program (NIP). The cell-based vaccine, Flucelvax Quad, is cultivated in …
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New guidelines on sun safety have been released for Australians, balancing the risks of sun exposure with the health advantages of vitamin D. Published in the Australian and New Zealand …
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Queensland’s chief health officer, Dr John Gerrard, has issued a warning regarding an escalating risk of Ross River virus infections this year. Recent testing of over 700 mosquito traps across …
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Threatening Australians’ Health: Experts Raise Alarm Over So-Called ‘Safe’ Tanning Beds
by adminExperts are cautioning Australians against using newly marketed tanning devices known as collariums, which are presented as safer alternatives to banned solariums. Despite claims that collariums use less harmful UVA …