CSR: Critical healthcare
16 March, 2015 by ahhbDebetrek: Flat batteries – An ongoing headache for mobile computer users
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16 March, 2015 by ahhbRauland: Driving innovation for over 22 years
16 March, 2015 by ahhbNHMRC Releases Statement on Homeopathy
12 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithAfter 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
11 March, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawEvidence 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.
New Research on Relationship Between Prostate and Breast Cancers
09 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe 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
09 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithA 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.
Intergenerational Report Highlights Opportunities for Pharmacists
05 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe 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
05 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe 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
04 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithCampaigners 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
04 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithA 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.
Co-payment Plan Dumped
03 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Federal Government has announced it will drop its GP co-payment plan.