Health Research & Education
Ground-breaking test developed in prostate cancer treatment
Scientists have this week announced an exciting new development in prostate cancer therapy with the news that a ground-breaking blood test can now monitor DNA to see if patients are responding to treatment. The test will enable doctors to check whether precision drugs are working and, if not, switch patients to a different treatment in…
Read MoreBe a ‘bloody legend’ & donate – only two donations a year could generate near endless blood supply
This week (June 11-17) marks the Australian Red Cross National Blood Donor Week 2017 and Australians are being urged to donate blood twice a year to generate a near-endless blood supply. Speaking with Hot FM on QLD’s Sunshine Coast, Australian Red Cross spokesperson, Jennifer Campbell Case explained only a small number of Australian’s regularly donate…
Read MoreSydney centre revealed as suburb with lowest childhood immunisation rates
Despite childhood vaccination rates rising across Australia, the centre of Sydney has been revealed as the suburb with the lowest level of immunisation. Only two thirds of children in this area are up to date with their vaccinations, a statistic which is now worse than in Byron Bay, an area traditionally associated with low immunisation…
Read MoreModified antibiotic could soon be the key in the fight against superbugs
In what could be one of the biggest breakthrough in the world of science – US scientists have re-engineered a vital antibiotic with the purpose to wipe out one of the world’s most threatening superbugs. The modified and improved antibiotic – vancomycin – designed to be ultra-tough and able to fight bacteria that are resistant…
Read MoreFederal Health Minister allocates substantial funding to boost clinical trials in Australia
On Friday, May 19, 2017, Federal Health Minister, The Hon. Greg Hunt MP announced an additional $33 million in funding for clinical trials in Australia. Mr Hunt delivered the announcement at the Australian Clinical Trial Alliance’s National Trial of the Year Awards, hosted at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, just prior to the International Clinical…
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