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NHMRC Releases Statement on Homeopathy
After assessing more than 1800 papers, the National Health and Medical Research Council has released a statement concluding that there is no quality evidence to support the claim that homeopathy is effective in treating health conditions. [ + ]
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Cause Increased Risk Of Stroke
Evidence published in the Cochrane Library has revealed that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not protect post-menopausal women against cardiovascular disease, and may even cause an increased risk of stroke. [ + ]
Early Exposure to Palliative Care Benefits Medical Students
A survey of medical students has found that those who were exposed to training in palliative care early in their studies benefited greatly from the experience. [ + ]
Resources Launched for Blood Pressure Measurement and Management
NPS MedicineWise has launched its latest program—Blood pressure: what’s changing in how we measure, manage and monitor—which provides health professionals with resources in blood pressure assessment and management. [ + ]
Money Allocated for Queensland's 'Waiting list for the Waiting list'
Queensland Health Minister Cameron Dick has announced $30 million will immediately be made available to Queensland Hospital and Health Services to start the process of addressing the ‘waiting list for the waiting list’. [ + ]
Pedal Power for People with Multiple Sclerosis
University of Sydney researchers have designed an exercise bike which allows people with multiple sclerosis to improve their symptoms and slow the disease progression. [ + ]
New Research on Relationship Between Prostate and Breast Cancers
The risk of a woman developing breast cancer could increase if they have a first-degree relative who has a history of prostate cancer, according to new published research. [ + ]
Health Bodies Respond to Sexual Harassment Report
A media report in which an experienced surgeon suggests female surgical trainers should endure sexual harassment for the sake of their careers has put the issue on the agenda of leading health bodies. [ + ]
Further Funding Committed to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health
The Federal Government has committed $1.4 billion in funding for 112 Aboriginal Community Control Health Organisations as part of its commitment to Close the Gap in Indigenous health. [ + ]
Intergenerational Report Highlights Opportunities for Pharmacists
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says costs associated with the forecast rise in the ageing, as outlined by the Intergenerational Report, will provide opportunities for pharmacists' skills to make a difference. [ + ]
ACCC Institutes Proceedings Against Reckitt Benckiser
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has advised it has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Reckitt Benckiser (Australia) Pty Ltd (Reckitt Benckiser) regarding its Nurofen Specific Pain products. [ + ]
Step Up and Close the Gap
Campaigners are urging all Australians to call for an end to health inequality by taking part in Close The Gap Day on Thursday 19 March. [ + ]
Summit Calls for Increased Public Awareness of Dementia
A summit organised by Alzheimer's Australia has called for greater community awareness of dementia programs to reduce the fear, stigma and social isolation associated with the disease. [ + ]
