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Striking over-the-counter pain medications for elderly off PBS to minimise strain on public purse – April 27, 2015
In a bid to save taxpayers millions of dollars, paracetamol, aspirin, antacids and other over-the-counter (OTC) medicines could be struck off the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) as of May, 2015. On average, OTC paracetamol, which is sold in supermarkets, convenience stores and pharmacies, costs between $2.89 and $3.50 for a pack of 20. For the…
Read MoreNo link between MMR and Increased ASD risk – April 26, 2015
Published just days after the Commonwealth Government announced parents who choose not to vaccinate their children “conscientious objectors” will no longer be granted childcare benefits, new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reveals there is no link between the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine and an increased risk of autism…
Read MoreOn a wing and a prayer: Little Wings charity helping kids in outlying communities access life-saving, city-based treatments – April 23, 2015
Australian parents of children living with life-threatening or chronic illnesses are under immense pressure to meet their healthcare needs and to ensure they obtain appropriate medical attention. For those living in rural and outback communities, this strain can often be exacerbated by the need to travel long-distances, on a regular basis, to access treatment. This…
Read MoreBowel Cancer research to receive $8.9 million boost
Claiming the lives of 3,980 Australians each year, bowel cancer is Australia’s second leading cause of cancer deaths. To help combat bowel cancer, national charity, Bowel Cancer Australia has pledged AUD$5.9 million towards establishing a professional Chair in bowel cancer research at the University of Sydney. In addition to Bowel Cancer Australia’s donation, external sources…
Read MoreNeedle-free vaccines on the horizon
If needles send a chill down your spine, there could be some good news ahead. This year, Australian researchers will commence adult trials to deliver vaccines through a tiny skin patch known as the “Nanopatch.” British researchers are working on a sugar pill delivery method utilising vaccines dried in sugar that are shaped into a…
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