Cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer affecting the bile ducts, has long posed a significant challenge for patients and families, particularly in Australia, where around 1,300 individuals are diagnosed each …
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Groundbreaking Therapy for Advanced Melanoma Results in Remarkable Survival Increases
by adminA groundbreaking advancement in late-stage melanoma treatment has emerged, showcasing significant improvements in survival rates from recent clinical trials. The new therapeutic approach, which is set to be subsidised by …
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Rachel allocates $400 monthly for a condition impacting 830,000 Australians. Treatment costs have just dropped for some.
by adminRachel Hosking, a young woman grappling with debilitating endometriosis, reflects on her harrowing journey with the disease, which took over five years to diagnose. Now facing significant financial burdens for …
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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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Life-saving lung cancer medication included in PBS, reducing cost from $10,000 monthly to just $30 per prescription
by adminAustralians 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 …
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Increased welfare payments, pricier passports, and salary hikes: All the changes coming into effect from January 1, 2025.
by adminAs January 1 ushers in a new year, it also brings a variety of changes across Australia, affecting welfare payments, laws, taxes, and wages. Key updates include a 3.8% rise …
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Groundbreaking Eczema Medication Escapes $20K Price Surge After Being Saved from PBS Removal
by adminGreg 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, …
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Price of ‘state-of-the-art’ diabetes treatment significantly reduced for millions of Australians
by adminThe introduction of Sidapvia, an innovative diabetes treatment, is set to benefit millions of Australians following its addition to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This new medication combines two existing …
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Groundbreaking Cancer Treatment Now Available to Hundreds More Aussies as Prices Drop with PBS Inclusion
by adminA 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 …