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CSR: Critical healthcare

16 March, 2015 by ahhb







NHMRC Releases Statement on Homeopathy

12 March, 2015 by Petrina Smith

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

11 March, 2015 by Sophie Blackshaw

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.


New Research on Relationship Between Prostate and Breast Cancers

09 March, 2015 by Petrina Smith

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

09 March, 2015 by Petrina Smith

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.


Intergenerational Report Highlights Opportunities for Pharmacists

05 March, 2015 by Petrina Smith

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

05 March, 2015 by Petrina Smith

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

04 March, 2015 by Petrina Smith

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

04 March, 2015 by Petrina Smith

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.


Co-payment Plan Dumped

03 March, 2015 by Petrina Smith

The Federal Government has announced it will drop its GP co-payment plan.


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