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Industry edging closer to first-ever social media guidelines
With social media pervading every aspect of our lives, the Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) has recently put its industry- first, draft Social Media Guidelines up for public consultation. The guidelines are expected to play an important role in helping all manufacturers of consumer healthcare products manage social media responsibly to ensure consumers are able to access…
Read MoreBushfires prompting urgent health alerts
Years of built up leaf litter, high temperatures and fierce winds have conspired to create the worst bushfires in New South Wales in more than a decade. The number of homes lost is estimated to be in the hundreds in the Blue Mountains region alone. On the Central Coast and near Newcastle homes have also…
Read MoreGoal-setting your way to Olympic gold
If you’re seeking an inspiring story of personal transformation through creative goal-setting and sheer resilience, then look no further than Kerri Pottharst. The three-time Olympian, Sydney 2000 Olympic Gold Medallist, and President of the Beach Volleyball Commission, has many valuable tips on how to prepare mentally and physically for a sporting event through personal motivation…
Read MoreMental Health Week helping Australians ‘unfriend’ anxiety
As part of Mental Health Week (October 6-13, 2013), Australians are being asked to unfriend anxiety. Three million Australians are living with depression or anxiety. In fact, one-in-four of us experience anxiety. Research shows the number of Australian adults who report experiencing anxiety, has grown almost 40 per cent in the past four years. Anxiety…
Read MoreCorin Australia and Optimized Ortho enter exclusive partnership
An Australian-owned medical technology company and a global manufacturer and supplier of orthopaedic implants have just entered into an exclusive partnership for their total hip replacement products in Australia and New Zealand. The Australian-based Optimized Ortho and UK-founded Corin launched their innovative delivery platform for hip replacement products at the Australian Orthopaedic Association’s Annual Scientific…
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