![]() International Business Times Australia | Lung cancer could be next for Abraxane Pharmacy News The Australian sponsor of intravenous breast cancer drug Abraxane plans to apply for another indication next year after a new trial found the drug to be effective in the treatment of lung cancer as well. The phase III clinical trial of more than a ... The Friday News Blog Stunning recovery gives hope for cancer |
![]() Daily Caller | Aussie smoko-proofing drug prevents ill effects of cigs Register Australian boffins have developed a treatment which allows mice to smoke cigarettes without the usual negative health consequences. The method could potentially allow gasper-loving humans to sidestep some of ... Interesting: researchers find a way to diminish damage smokers do to lungs Australian researchers found drug to prevent negative effect of smoking Blocking protein may prevent smoke-induced lung damage |
![]() MSN Health & Fitness | Hypoglycemia May Raise Risk of Death in ICU Patients BusinessWeek FRIDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) -- Mild to moderate hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) increases the risk of death in critically ill patients, a new study shows. It included 4946 critically ill patients at six medical centers in Australia, Japan and New ... Hypoglycaemia doubles risk of death in critically ill Connection between hypoglycemia and mortality in seriously ill patients found? |
![]() BigPond News | E coli detected in Gold Coast water Sydney Morning Herald Nerang residents on the Gold Coast are being warned to boil their tap water before drinking it after an E coli outbreak was detected during routine testing. It is believed high levels of E coli in the nearby water supply have put more than 2500 homes ... Gold Coast Water Contains E-Coli Boil your water, Coast residents warned |
![]() Surviving Mesothelioma | Renovators still taking asbestos risks Sydney Morning Herald Australian do-it-yourself renovators appear to be "flippant" about the risk posed by asbestos, with 60 per cent admitting to exposing themselves to the deadly product. A poll of NSW-based renovators has found "frightening" levels of exposure to ... Mesothelioma and Asbestos Risk for Auto Mechanics |
![]() Spicezee | 'The NHS let down Jade' The Sun JADE Goody died after being let down by "incompetent and negligent" NHS staff, her doctor has claimed. Dr Ann Coxon slammed medics who allegedly examined Jade when her tumour was the size of a TANGERINE - but missed ... Jade Goody 'let down by negligent medics' Let's keep up the Jade Goody effect 'Negligent' NHS blamed for Jade Goody's death |
![]() BigPond News | Now, a gel to end misery of cleft palates Times of India Oxford scientists have developed a gel that may soon heal the misery of cleft palates in kids. Although they can be corrected through surgery, those most severely affected can suffer problems with their speech and appearance for years to come. ... New 'hydrogel' to cure birth defects Gel implant could help hundreds of children with birth defects breakthrough for babies with cleft palates |
![]() Telegraph.co.uk | Technology addicts offered treatment BBC News Technology addicts can now seek treatment at a London hospital which has launched bespoke treatment for those diagnosed with the condition. The programme is designed for young people who spend large amounts of time each day playing ... Treatment for tech-addict children Clinic opens for children addicted to video games and the internet hospital to treat internet-addicted teens |
Bondi rescue? smoking ban coming News-Medical.net Bondi beach, a popular tourist hangout is under the scanner for smoking. The Waverly Council came up with a unanimous decision to ban smoking within 10 meters of the outdoor cafés in this popular tourist spot starting July this year. ... Smokers kicked to the kerb |
Rally told nursing staff levels at breaking point Lithgow Mercury A protest rally by local nursing staff in Lithgow on Thursday was told that around 50 per cent of beds at Lithgow Hospital were effectively 'shut down' because of a freeze on staff replacements. The claim had first been made by the nurses union earlier ... Health crisis levels |