medicine
Ultrathin nanotechnology offers alternative to antibiotic resistance
A new research discovered ultrathin nanotechnology could be used as an alternative to antibiotic resistance derived from black phosphorus. This......
Proposed medicine dispensation will affect regional areas
Changes to how pharmacies dispense medications will start next month. Some patients will soon be able to get scripts which......
ADHD Guidelines Will Change Treatment
1 million Australians are predicted to be afflicted with ADHD, and their treatment is about to change as the government......
Marketing spin undermines ‘evidence based’ medicine
The power money and control of Big Pharma over research, medical journals, university funding and doctors has tainted pure scientific......
Honeybee Venom Kills Cancer Cells
A new potential treatment for breast cancer has emerged from a surprising place. Honeybee venom, according to research from the......
Second wave? Victoria reintroduces restrictions as COVID cases rise
While overall Australia continues to do well in combating COVID-19, Victoria has reintroduced harsher restrictions, as the state recorded dozens......
From sugar pills to antibiotics: GPs and the use of placebos
A recent survey reported that a high number of Australian General Practitioners prescribe both active (e.g. antibiotics) or inert (e.g.......
A surgeon’s story of Going Back to Iraq
Orthopaedic surgeon Munjed Al Muderis has lived a turbulent life. He grew up in Iraq and fled for his safety......
Nuclear medicine facility has another avoidable work place spill
Further safety concerns continue for the Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) facility as 3 employees have been decontaminated after......