Oestrogen-based drug could help in schizophrenia
Internationally recognised scientists, Prof Cyndi Shannon Weickert and Dr Tom Weickert have recently reported that the drug raloxifene – an oestrogen-based medication – already used in the treatment of cancer …
Menzies Institute welcomes MRFF
The University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research has welcomed the 2015 Federal Budget commitment to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), beginning with $400 million in disbursements to …
Budget mixed bag for GPs: RACGP
General practice has fared reasonably well in the 2015 Budget, and the RACGP says it supports programs that improve patient care and access, including changes to after-hours care. RACGP President …
No-surprises Budget, but no answers either
The 2015 Budget held no surprises, with many of the significant budget measures having been leaked days or even weeks ago, says the PSA. But PSA says the elephant in …
Aussies don’t understand schizophrenia
Four in 10 Australians have little or no understanding of what schizophrenia is – yet almost a quarter of Australians know somebody with the illness, a new survey has found. …
Budget confirms lifting of PBS patient co-payment
The Budget has confirmed that the Government still intends to lift the PBS patient co-payment and safety net thresholds, first announced in last year’s Budget, says the Pharmacy Guild. “The …
2015 Health Budget: death by 1000 cuts
The Public Health Association of Australia has described the 2015 Health Budget as a bloodbath for health organisations delivering vital services to the Australian community. $1.7 billion worth of funding …
Tax cut for small business
Small businesses are set to enjoy a tax cut announced in tonight’s Budget. “The $5.5 billion Jobs and Small Business package is the biggest small business package in our nation’s …
MA wants clarity on PBS cuts
Australia’s peak medicines body has called on the Federal Government to clarify the extent of Budget cuts likely to affect essential and life-saving pharmaceuticals. Medicines Australia says it remains concerned …
Budget 2015 disappoints: AMA
AMA President Associate Professor Brian Owler said tonight that the modest positive measures in the 2015 Health Budget have failed to overcome the lingering profound negative effects of the 2014 …
Consumers confused over quadrivalent flu vaccines
With two influenza vaccine formulations available this winter, NPS MedicineWise is reporting a spike in calls to its Medicines Line from consumers confused about the difference between the two options, …
Pymble Public School in hearty stunt
Pymble Public School students have pulled off the spectacular by spelling out a giant-size version of the Heart Foundation’s physical activity campaign theme “Move More, Sit Less!” in Sydney. The …