Pharmaceuticals

Immune stimulant
Children's Health, Healthcare, Healthcare News
Immune stimulant could help prevent asthma in children
Nina Alvarez Feb 17, 2022

A recent study by respiratory researchers from Perth has found that OM-85, an immune stimulant, could help prevent babies from developing asthma. Led by PhD

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diabetes
Healthcare, Medical Science and Technology
New lifesaving CGM device for Australians with diabetes
Nina Alvarez Feb 15, 2022

Australians with diabetes will now have access to the next-generation Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), ensuring they can use the latest technology to manage

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strike
COVID-19, Healthcare News, Hospitals, Public Health and Careers
NSW nurses and midwives defy strike ban and walk off the job
Nina Alvarez Feb 15, 2022

Thousands of nurses and midwives are defying a strike ban to walk off the job this morning in New South Wales, with fears of resulting

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nasal spray
COVID-19, Healthcare, Healthcare News, Medical Science and Technology
Potential COVID vaccine nasal spray under investigation
Nina Alvarez Feb 10, 2022

Australian scientists are hoping for a breakthrough when it comes to COVID vaccines, examining a groundbreaking new idea that would get rid of the need

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Novavax
COVID-19, Healthcare, Healthcare News
Novavax COVID vaccine in its first batch arrives in Australia
Nina Alvarez Feb 8, 2022

The first shipment of the Novavax COVID vaccine arrived in Australia last night ahead of the rollout later this month. The shipment, containing about 3 million

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pharmacists
COVID-19, Healthcare, Hospitals
Pharmacists call on Federal Government for RAT kits and PPE
Nina Alvarez Feb 1, 2022

Australian pharmacists are calling on the Federal Government to urgently provide more rapid antigen tests (RATs) as well as adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) for

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in-vitro fertilisation
Healthcare, Medical Science and Technology
In-vitro fertilisation proven unaffected by COVID-19 vaccines
Nina Alvarez Jan 27, 2022

New research continues to affirm the safety of the covid-19 vaccines for people planning or expecting to have children. The study found no evidence that

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pharmacist
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Pharmacist suspended for improper dispensing of schedule 4 medications
Nina Alvarez Dec 10, 2021

A tribunal has suspended a pharmacist for six months following findings of professional misconduct regarding administration of medicines. In October, the Victorian Civil and Administrative

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TGA
Children's Health, COVID-19, Healthcare
TGA provisionally approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds
Nina Alvarez Dec 7, 2021

Vaccinating 5 to 11-year-old children in Australia against COVID-19 is a significant step closer, with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) provisionally approving the Comirnaty (Pfizer)

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Molnupiravir
COVID-19, Healthcare News, International News, Medical Science and Technology
First oral at-home Covid pill, Molnupiravir, could be available by Christmas
Nina Alvarez Dec 7, 2021

The first at-home Covid pill, Molnupiravir, could be available by Christmas in a bid to combat the Omicron variant. United Kingdom Secretary of State for

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leukaemia
Healthcare, Hospitals, Medical Science and Technology
New treatment available for Australians with leukaemia
Nina Alvarez Nov 30, 2021

From 1 December 2021, Australians with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) will have access to a new treatment option on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The

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vaccine claims
COVID-19, Healthcare
COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme made more accessible
Nina Alvarez Nov 25, 2021

The Morrison Government is reducing the claim threshold of the no fault COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme to enable more people access to compensation for costs

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