Health Industry News
Food poisoning – More common than you think
With the tragic news announcement this week that Aussies, Noelene Bischoff, 54 and her 14-year-old daughter, Yvana died from a combination of food-poisoning and pre-existing medical conditions. That got us thinking about the prevalence and risks associated with food, preparation and food-poisoning. According to statistics from the Food Standards of Australia and New Zealand, the…
Read MoreQueensland launches pharmacy immunisation trial
In an Australian-first research trial announced earlier this week, the Queensland (QLD) branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has joined forces with the QLD branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia (PGA) to trial a pharmacist immunisation research pilot program in QLD. Collaborating with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and James Cook…
Read MoreThe disheartening state of our nation’s health
When reflecting on our nation, one tends to recall the poem I love a sunburnt country, penned by Australian author, Dorothea Mackellar in 1904. In her poem Mackeller describes our majestic, sun-drenched country as “a land of sweeping plains, of ragged mountain ranges, of droughts and flooding rains.” She paints an idealised portrait of Australia…
Read MoreWorld Cup dengue fever risk
Those travelling to the World Cup in Brazil next year are at potential risk of contracting a mosquito-borne virus, according to commentary published in the renowned scientific journal, Nature. A world-leading infectious diseases expert is strongly urging Brazil to minimise the number of dengue-transmitting mosquitoes during the World Cup by implementing aggressive vector control in…
Read MoreCelebrating health with Heart Research Australia
Confused about heart health? Want to learn more about the latest breakthroughs in heart research? Heart Research Australia invites you to a morning focused on heart health. Hosted by TV personality, Chris Russell and featuring presentations from our leading researchers and cardiologists, this is your opportunity to learn more about advances in the prevention and…
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