Greens want PrEP fast tracked now!
The Greens have called on the Federal Government to fast-track the approval of HIV-prevention medication, Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), following an expansion of Queensland’s trial of the drug.“We welcome the news that the Queensland Government has committed to expanding a trial of PrEP, but the Australian Government is lagging," Simms said. In an effort to meet the WHO guidelines of ending HIV transmission by 2020 Simms wants the government to commit to expanding its current PrEP trials to..>> view originalPink bun campaign underway
The annual Bakers Delight pink bun campaign for breast cancer awareness is underway in Whyalla. THE WHYALLA Pink Spirits are teaming up with Whyalla Bakers Delight for the annual Pink Bun Campaign. The campaign is taking place at Bakers Delight in Westland Shopping Centre and runs until May 11.Nearly 600 other stores across the country are also participating in the plight to help raise $1.5 million for the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA).“The campaign, now in its 11th year,..>> view originalInconsistent autism diagnoses causing delay in early intervention, report finds
Inconsistent autism diagnoses causing delay in early intervention, report finds Posted April 27, 2016 16:23:42 A report into autism diagnosis in Australia has found discrepancies in how children are assessed for the condition and calls for a national standard to ensure early intervention.The study was produced through the Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism.The senior author of the report, Professor Andrew Whitehouse from Perth's Telethon Kids Institute..>> view originalAustralia's high sugar consumption alarming
Gemma Rane remembered after death during pregnancy
A second pregnant Queensland woman has died inside a week and friends, family and the grieving father who lost his fiancee and unborn child are paying tribute.Gemma Louise Rane died on Monday after being rushed to hospital when she suddenly stopped breathing in bed early last Wednesday. Pregnant mum Gemma dies Gemma Rane dies before she can give birth at Caboolture, the second pregnant Queensland mum to die in less than a week. The 31-year-old from the Glasshouse Mountains, north o..>> view originalNT nurse attacked in remote callout
Antidepressants more efficacious with omega 3
Omega 3 supplements can give antidepressants a boost, particularly in those who don’t respond well to the medication, report a team of international researchers. The evidence from their systematic review and meta-analysis shows fish oils and Vitamin D can increase the effectiveness of antidepressants including SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclics and melatonergic antidepressants. S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), which is a relatively new synthetic on the market, was also found to be beneficial. The Univers..>> view originalHandlers urge public to respect guide dogs
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
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