Qld issues alert over dangerous counterfeit tablets
10 May, 2023Queensland Health has issued a warning against taking illegally sourced drugs following the seizure of counterfeit medications containing life-threatening substances.
Under 40s with mental health problems at higher risk of heart attack, stroke
10 May, 2023One in every eight of the 20- to 39-year-old participants were found to have some kind of mental illness, including depression, anxiety and insomnia.
Immunotherapy for inoperable children's brain cancer
09 May, 2023Children with an inoperable type of brain cancer may benefit from an advanced immunotherapy treatment, according to new research.
New chronic back pain trial reports significant improvements
08 May, 2023A new treatment has helped long-term sufferers of chronic back pain experience significant reductions in pain and related disability.
SHPA creates new resources and publishing opportunities
08 May, 2023The Society of ºÚÁϳԹÏÈºÍø Pharmacists of Australia has introduced resources and publishing opportunities for Residents, Technicians and Early Career Pharmacists.
Yale study: Insights into myocarditis and COVID vaccines
08 May, 2023In a new study, Yale scientists have identified the immune signature of heart inflammation cases related to the mRNa vaccines.
SHPA seeks more information on impact of 60-day dispensing
02 May, 2023The Society of ºÚÁϳԹÏÈºÍø Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has called on the Health Minister to further engage with all pharmacy stakeholders.
Whiteley Bactol 90% Alcohol Surgical handrub
01 May, 2023 | Supplied by:Bactol 90% Alcohol Surgical handrub is a fast-acting antiseptic hand rub for surgical-grade hand disinfection from Whiteley.
Single iron infusion could beat daily tablets in pregnancy
28 April, 2023In developing nations, a single iron infusion can significantly reduce iron deficiency in pregnant women when compared with daily tablets.
Beta-blockers and chemotherapy could reduce metastasis
27 April, 2023A new study suggests that beta-blockers could enhance the effect of anthracycline chemotherapy in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) by reducing metastasis.
St George Private ºÚÁϳԹÏÈºÍø unveils new cardiac care technology
26 April, 2023The new technology in the cardiac catheterisation lab is designed to provide a clearer picture for doctors and lessen the amount of radiation present.
$50 million funding for long COVID as inquiry report released
26 April, 2023The federal government has announced $50 million in funding for research into post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) — commonly known as long COVID.
Malawi trial boosts iron levels in pregnant women
26 April, 2023A study exploring new ways to fight anaemia in developing nations has found a single iron infusion can significantly reduce iron deficiency in pregnant women, compared with daily tablets.
New oral drug could replace diabetics' insulin injections
21 April, 2023Scientists in Melbourne have designed a new type of oral capsule that could mean pain-free delivery of insulin and other protein drugs.
AI potentially detects 72% more heart disease patients
21 April, 2023A recent study suggests the artificial intelligence (AI) decision support software EchoSolv could help cardiologists diagnose aortic stenosis (AS).