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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:07:07 GMT+00:00

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 Blog6minutes
Stunning recovery gives hope for cancerThe West Australian (blog)

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Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:56:40 GMT+00:00

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 lungsThe Inquisitr
Australian researchers found drug to prevent negative effect of smokingInternational Business Times Australia
Blocking protein may prevent smoke-induced lung damageSify
BusinessWeek -news Stories -Popular Science
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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:37:44 GMT+00:00

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 illNursing Times
Connection between hypoglycemia and mortality in seriously ill patients found?HealthJockey.com

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:36:05 GMT+00:00

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-ColiInternational Business Times Australia
Boil your water, Coast residents warnedGold Coast Bulletin News

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:36:01 GMT+00:00

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 MechanicsSurviving Mesothelioma

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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:54:29 GMT+00:00

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'Herald Sun
Let's keep up the Jade Goody effectForester
'Negligent' NHS blamed for Jade Goody's deathGaea Times (blog)
Yellow Advertiser
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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:57:31 GMT+00:00

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 defectsInternational Business Times Australia
Gel implant could help hundreds of children with birth defectsTimes Online
breakthrough for babies with cleft palatesHerald Sun
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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:48:47 GMT+00:00

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 childrenThe Press Association
Clinic opens for children addicted to video games and the internetTimes Online
hospital to treat internet-addicted teensHerald Sun
Hot Hardware -BigPond News -TechSpot
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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:04:52 GMT+00:00

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 kerbSydney Morning Herald

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:39:23 GMT+00:00

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 levelsLithgow Mercury

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