News
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VAD for teens
Thursday | Jan 4 2024THE ACT Human Rights Commission has called for teenagers to be allowed to access voluntary assisted dying, arguing that capping the scheme at the age of 18 infringes on young people's right to receive healthcare "without discrimination".
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NIP vaccines payments have started
Thursday | Jan 4 2024FROM 01 Jan, participating pharmacies are receiving a payment of $18.85 per vaccination for administering National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines (PD 06 Dec).
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Solbari gets $10m
Thursday | Jan 4 2024A MELBOURNE-based company looking to combat the risk of skin cancer by selling ultra-protective clothing worldwide has secured $10 million in funding from the Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF), reported Business News Australia.
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Asbestos ban improves survival rates
Thursday | Jan 4 2024DATA on 60 years' worth of Western Australian cases of the lung disease mesothelioma, which is primarily caused by asbestos exposure, suggested that an Australia-wide ban on asbestos may be working with a fall in the incidence of DIY/renovation exposure.
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Quest on to regenerate insulin in cells
Thursday | Jan 4 2024AUSTRALIAN researchers are zeroing in on the ultimate quest to regenerate insulin in pancreatic stem cells and replace the need for regular insulin injections for patients.
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Mass vaccinations
Thursday | Jan 4 2024THE city of Dourados in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul last week began the country's first mass vaccination against the dengue virus, Reuters has reported.
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New ‘life-changing’ listings on the PBS
Wednesday | Jan 3 2024AUSTRALIANS who have advanced ovarian cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), cystic fibrosis and atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome (aHUS), now have access to cheaper medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
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PYC turns to Google’s AI
Wednesday | Jan 3 2024PYC Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering a new generation of RNA therapeutics, has announced plans to work with Google Cloud and other specialised partners to create a new generation of medicines.
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AAP debunks claims
Wednesday | Jan 3 2024CLAIMS from a well-known vaccine sceptic about the COVID-19 jab have been quickly debunked by AAP FactCheck yesterday.
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Cyberattack update
Wednesday | Jan 3 2024ST Vincent's Health Australia has provided an update after it experienced a cybersecurity incident on 19 Dec last year.