Push for better food labels to reduce risk of anaphylaxis Researchers want food labelling regulations tightened after their study found some people with food allergies had anaphylactic reactions to packaged foods.
Latest report shows continued positive results for Australian breast screening program The AIHW’s update on BreastScreen Australia has delivered positive news, showing participation rates of more than 50% and a significant decline in morbidity and mortality.
SA meningococcal B vaccination program to combat prevalence in the state The South Australian Government has committed $31 million to protect babies and young children from the potentially deadly disease – which is more prevalent in SA than any other state.
Aspirin doubles bleeding risk for people with common gut bacteria, researchers say Having the common stomach bacteria Helicobacter pylori more than doubles the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients taking daily low-dose aspirin, according to a review of studies by Australian researchers.
Project aims to tackle pain of cancer survivors A University of South Australia pain scientist is teaming up with a cancer expert to develop an online tool to help cancer survivors with their persistent pain.
Better cancer survival rates with national screening programs: AIHW A new AIHW reports reveals that people with breast, cervical and bowel cancers detected through national screening programs have better survival outcomes than those diagnosed but not screened.
Healthcare costs under scrutiny in South Australian budget The new South Australian Government has handed down its first budget, with healthcare costs under the microscope.
RACGP broadly supports new medical code of conduct The RACGP is largely in favour of the Medical Board of Australia’s revised code of conduct for doctors.
#Every3Seconds campaign hopes to reduce the toll of dementia A new international program is aiming to raise awareness about dementia and highlight the fact it is not a natural part of ageing, but a disease of the brain.
Medical Board backs down over naming innocent doctors Doctors who have been involved in disciplinary hearings with no adverse findings will no longer be named on the public register, the Medical Board of Australia has announced.