Posts by VIVA! Communications
How much do you know about dandruff?
No doubt you’ve noticed little white flakes on someone’s shoulder, their clothing or throughout their hair. These flakes are certainly not snowflakes, but rather, dandruff, AKA “pityriasis capitis”, or more commonly, dry scalp. According to dermatologist Professor Rodney Sinclair, the cause of this pesky condition is a dry scalp. Speaking to The Huffington Post Australia,…
Read MoreVirtual reality aiding cancer research & treatment
Oncology researchers are now able to interact with cancer cells in an innovative way. In a video recently released by Fairfax media, UNSW researcher, Dr John McGhee demonstrates how gaming technology, and the use of a virtual reality headset, has allowed researchers to “walk around the surface of [a cancer] cell,” in order to observe,…
Read MoreClinical pharmacist urges industry to come up to speed on shift in use of codeine-containing medications
Experts are continuing to weigh in on the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA) long-awaited decision to schedule codeine-containing medicines. Addressing attendees at the PSA16 conference in Sydney on July 28-20, 2016, clinical pharmacist, pain educator and Persistent Pain Program manager from the Gold Coast Primary Health Network, Joyce McSwan, said any decision made by the TGA…
Read MoreNew parents unintentionally placing their babies at risk of SIDS
Many new parents are unknowingly placing their babies at risk of SIDS, according to new research released by the American Academy of Pediatrics on August 15, 2016. The researchers examined video recordings of parents putting their babies to sleep, rather than relying on parental self-reported surveys or police reports post-mortem. More than 160 infants were…
Read MoreMilton Catelin appointed as new Medicines Australia CEO
Medicines Australia has announced the appointment of Milton Catelin as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (August 24, 2016). Mr Catelin will take over from interim CEO Lee Hill in early October, 2016. Returning to Australia after a 13-year international career, including Chief Executive of the World Coal Association (WCA) and Chief of Partnerships &…
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