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Diagnosis sparks app idea
Consider recommending this free app to patients who need support managing daily life in the face of chronic illness Melburnian Justin McLean (pictured above) was in his 40s, fit and healthy and …
Two medicinal cannabis trials to start
Trials of cannabis-derived medicines are hoped to have answers for cancer pain and nausea Medlab Clinical Limited has received Human Research Ethics Committee approvals to begin human trials of two …
Cancer causes most years of life lost
Cancer is the disease group with the biggest impact on our health, costing Australians more years of life than any other Burden of cancer in Australia: Australian Burden of Disease Study …
Technology on the frontlines
Artificial intelligence (AI) and computer algorithms are being used to predict lifespan and detect malignant tumours Researchers at the University of Adelaide have recently used artificial intelligence to predict five-year …
Malouf donates to prostate cancer service
Malouf Pharmacies has helped raise funds and awareness to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia The group ran an in-store promotion across its 17 Queensland stores, donating 10 cents …
Clinical tips: bowel cancer
When should a pharmacist start to suspect symptoms may point to bowel cancer? asks Jarrod McMaugh When a health professional is asked to list the signs and symptoms of bowel …
Hunt highlights new PBS listings
New medicines worth $310 million have been added to the PBS this week, the Health Minister has announced The drugs were added to the PBS on Monday this week, with …
Combined OCPs protective for lifetime cancer risk
An extensive study has found oral contraceptive use is associated with reduction in some cancers for up to 35 years The study of more than 46,000 women recruited by the …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Association of SGLT-2 Inhibitors and Diabetic Ketoacidosis A US position statement on the prevalence of SGLT-2–associated DKA suggests that …
Chiropractor convicted over cancer claims
A chiropractor has been convicted of false advertising after he claimed to be able to prevent, treat and cure cancer Sydney chiropractor Dr Hance Limboro has been convicted and fined $29,500 …
Cancer diagnoses nearly triple since 1982
More cases of cancer are being diagnosed, but the death rate is dropping The latest cancer report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that while cancer is …
New ovarian cancer drug listed
A new drug therapy for women with advanced ovarian cancer has been listed on the PBS as of today – which is also the first day of Ovarian Cancer Awareness …