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MA urges Parliament on Medical Research Future Fund
Medicines Australia has tabled a submission urging the Parliament to pass legislation that will create the Medical Research Future Fund. However, if the MRFF is to succeed in addressing the …
Cancer trials app launched in Victoria
Cancer clinicians can now access the latest information on clinical trials underway in Victoria from their smartphone, following today’s launch of the Victorian Cancer Trials link mobile application for Apple …
Newly-identified enzyme key player in diabetes
Australian scientists believe they have identified an enzyme that causes dysfunction in the three major diabetes players: the pancreas, the liver and muscle. Known as ‘NIK kinase’, the enzyme activates …
6CPA funds puts professional services centre stage
The doubling of funds for professional services in the 6CPA represents recognition that community pharmacists are now primary healthcare providers, claims Charlie Benrimoj, professor of pharmacy practice and head of …
CSIRO scientists develop seashell-inspired capsule
CSIRO scientists have developed a protective seashell-inspired capsule to preserve the active biological ingredients needed to create promising new drugs. Published in the journal Nature Communications, the development overcomes a …
IMPROVE-IT study shows cardiovascular benefit
The IMPROVE-IT study, the large cardiovascular-outcomes trial that showed a clinical benefit to adding ezetimibe to statin therapy in post–acute coronary syndrome patients, is now published.
HIV treatment trial halted as interim results clear
A major international HIV treatment trial co-ordinated by the Kirby Institute at UNSW in partnership with three other international research centres has been terminated ahead of schedule after interim results …
Monash Uni to investigate whether aspirin could help heal leg ulcers
Researchers from Monash University are set to examine whether aspirin can improve the healing rates of leg ulcers in older adults.
Cognitive behavioural therapy study for anxiety
Combating the negative impact of anxiety using cognitive behavioural therapy is the aim of a new research program run by Griffith University, in the face of this significant issue. Just …
Pharmacists improve meds compliance, QoL: UK study
Community pharmacists can improve medicine compliance and patient quality of life by focusing on patients over the age of 65 years who are taking four or more medicines, an English …
Weight loss programs not backed – with exceptions
A new review of thousands of studies has found little evidence for the long-term benefit of commercial weight loss programs in the US – with a few exceptions. John Hopkins …
Victorian Alzheimer’s disease trial
A Victorian patient with Alzheimer’s disease has become the first in the world to be given a breakthrough new drug that experts hope will revolutionise treatment for the most common …