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NSW
Healthcare News, Hospitals/Clinics
NSW Hospitals see surge in gastro cases, young children most at risk
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 19, 2023

NSW residents are urged to watch for signs of gastroenteritis as cases rise sharply across the state. People in NSW are encouraged to stay on

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prostheses
Healthcare News, Science and Technology
New prostheses committee to streamline access to medical devices
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 19, 2023

The existing prostheses application process will be updated with the new Medical Devices and Human Tissue Advisory Committee (MDHTAC). The Australian Government will modernise the

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climate
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Climate change not just a physical but a mental health threat, survey finds
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 19, 2023

A new survey shows Australians’ mental health is negatively impacted by more frequent and intense climate-related disasters. The survey of 2,032 Australians by the Climate

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light
Healthcare News, Science and Technology
Light-activated therapy offers hope for tackling antibiotic resistance
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 17, 2023

A new light therapy technology developed by the University of South Australia scientists can eliminate antibiotic-resistant superbugs by up to 500,000 times. It’s ‘lights out’

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MVE
Healthcare, Healthcare News
MVE virus found in Victoria after a decade: How to stay safe
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 17, 2023

The Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) virus was found in mosquitoes in northern Victoria for the first time in over 10 years. Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE)

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medlab
Healthcare News, Research
Medlab study shows NanaBis™ safe and well-tolerated for long-term use
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 17, 2023

Medlab Clinical Ltd is pleased to announce the interim results of its research on NanaBis™, a pharmaceutical-grade cannabis medicine for managing cancer-related and non-cancer related

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experts
Healthcare News, Research
Health experts call for tougher border restrictions on vaping products
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 17, 2023

Public health experts are calling for updated advertising laws to stop the promotion of vaping products to young people on social media. Public health experts

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mosquito
Healthcare, Healthcare News
South Australia’s mosquito population explodes, risk of disease soars
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 12, 2023

South Australians are urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites due to the increased population due to floods and heat. South Australians are being urged

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health services
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Improving indigenous health services in Peak Hill with $250K in funding
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 12, 2023

The government is investing in improving healthcare services for Indigenous communities with Peak Hill Aboriginal Medical Service receiving $250,000 in funding. Local Aboriginal communities will

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general
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Uncertainty over payroll tax puts general practices in financial limbo
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 12, 2023

The Australian Medical Association is calling for payroll tax exemptions for general practitioners to prevent clinics’ financial struggles. The Australian Medical Association has called on

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alzheimer's
Healthcare News, Research
Revolutionary blood test for early Alzheimer’s detection in the works
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 12, 2023

Potassium could be the key to developing a powerful early detection tool for people affected by the debilitating brain condition Alzheimer’s disease. New research from

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children's hospital
Children's Health, Healthcare News, Hospitals, Research
Research shows the pros and cons of Perth’s Children’s Hospital design
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 10, 2023

Curtin University research finds that while the design of Perth’s new Children’s Hospital improved privacy and natural light, it initially led to nurses feeling exhausted,

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