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Doctors cite ‘post-antibiotic era’ has arrived with growing antibiotic resistance – November 23, 2015
Doctors are citing the ‘post-antibiotic era’ has arrived and that we’re not adequately prepared. Doctors have identified bacteria that can ‘shrug off’ colistin – the medication most commonly used as a last resort (when all other therapies have failed) for infections and disease in the human body. The threat has recently emerged after colistin was…
Read MoreVIVA! Communications celebrating Melbourne Cup by the sea – November 3, 2015
Today Team VIVA! is celebrating the Melbourne Cup, at the spectacular seaside setting of Ormeggio’s at the Spit, one of Sydney’s leading Italian restaurants. The race will be broadcast live on the big screen as Team VIVA! indulges in a delicious three course lunch, a glass (or three) of champagne, sweepstakes against a stunning Sydney…
Read MorePharmaceutical medication misuse most common among hospitality & blue-collar workers – October 23, 2015
A Curtin University study has found misuse of legally prescribed and over-the-counter (OTC) medications is most common in hospitality and blue-collar occupations. The study revealed that during 2001-2010 around 3.7 per cent of all working-age individuals had consumed some form of pharmaceutical medication for non-medicinal purposes. Professor Mark Harris from Curtin University said the findings…
Read MoreBe sun aware this summer by booking a Blooms The Chemist Skin Cancer SpotCheck today – October 1, 2015
More than 12,500 new cases of melanoma are diagnosed in Australia each year. According to the Melanoma Institute of Australia, skin cancer, including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, is Australia’s most common cancer. This October, Blooms The Chemist Sun Awareness Clinics are helping to keep Aussies sun aware, by identifying moles and skin spots that…
Read MoreA coordinated approach key to improving prescription medication misuse & deaths from overdose – September 29, 2015
Written by Kim Ledger and ScriptWise There are multiple drivers behind the escalating problem of prescription medication misuse and overdose deaths in Australia. The lack of consumer awareness and health information technology are overarching reasons for why prescription medication overdose deaths have outnumbered road fatalities. ScriptWise is a not for profit (NFP) organisation raising awareness of…
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