medicine

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 …

The 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 …

The Australian federal government has unveiled a significant $1.7 billion investment to bolster Medicare and support the nation’s struggling public hospitals. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasised the importance of this …

Australians suffering from a rare type of lung cancer can now access a crucial medication, Retevmo, at a significantly reduced price. Previously priced at $10,000 monthly, patients will now only …

Ozempic, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, is celebrated for its weight loss benefits and treatment of various health issues. However, recent research has identified potential negative side effects, including …

Greg Giles has battled severe eczema for most of his life, experiencing relentless itching both day and night. He now relies on Dupixent, an injectable therapy that alleviates his symptoms, …

A groundbreaking cancer treatment developed in Melbourne has been incorporated into the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), granting access to thousands of Australians suffering from blood cancer. The treatment, which combines …

A groundbreaking clinical trial at the University of Florida has demonstrated encouraging outcomes for an mRNA cancer vaccine targeting brain cancer. The study involved extracting RNA from tumours of four …