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Fees-free prescriptions save millions in hospital costs, say researchers
New Zealand Medical Journal
New Zealand researchers have found that people who do not collect prescriptions due to cost are 34% more likely to go to hospital within the year than those who were able to afford their medication. The authors say that any revenue to the health Read more about Fees-free prescriptions save millions in hospital costs, say researchers
New ZealandVictoria University of Wellington -
Trans teen attempts mastectomy on self
New Zealand Medical Journal
This media release contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to mental health and self-harm. If you or anyone you know needs help, support is available now. Call Lifeline (Aus) on 131 114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, or Read more about Trans teen attempts mastectomy on self
New ZealandWellington Regional Hospital -
NZ melanoma deaths drop by a third over the past decade
New Zealand Medical Journal
Deaths from melanoma have reduced by one third over the past decade in New Zealand despite no overall decrease in new cases. Authors of an Editorial in the New Zealand Medical Journal say this is most likely due to increased awareness which leads to Read more about NZ melanoma deaths drop by a third over the past decade
New ZealandUniversity of Auckland|University of Waikato|Clinical Trials New Zealand -
Scrapping the Māori Health Authority is a breach of Te Tiriti, say researchers
New Zealand Medical Journal
In a Viewpoint article for the New Zealand Medical Journal, researchers argue that the disestablishment of the Māori Health Authority had very little compliance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and will halt and reverse momentum towards a more equitable Read more about Scrapping the Māori Health Authority is a breach of Te Tiriti, say researchers
New ZealandVictoria University of Wellington -
Almost one in five ED presentations are by current or former mental health clients
New Zealand Medical Journal
Almost one in five emergency department presentations between 2017 and 2018 were by current (7%) or former (11%) mental health clients, finds a new study in the New Zealand Medical Journal. They were often younger, female and Māori, required more Read more about Almost one in five ED presentations are by current or former mental health clients
New ZealandUniversity of Otago -
Very early blood pressure control confers both benefits and harms in acute stroke
New England Journal of Medicine
Early identification of stroke type could be key to harnessing the benefits of very early in-ambulance blood pressure lowering treatment in patients with suspected acute stroke, according to Aussie researchers. The team says that although more Read more about Very early blood pressure control confers both benefits and harms in acute stroke
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IDAHOBIT and intersectionality for Aboriginal LGBTQIA+ peoples
With the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) comes a chance to reflect on empirical research about the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who identify as members of the Read more about IDAHOBIT and intersectionality for Aboriginal LGBTQIA+ peoples
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EXPERT REACTION: Electronic prescription company MediSecure victim of 'large-scale' data breach
The Australian government is investigating 'large-scale ransomware' data breach of script provider MediSecure. In a statement, MediSecure said they had identified a cyber security incident impacting the personal and health information of individuals Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Electronic prescription company MediSecure victim of 'large-scale' data breach
Australia; VIC; SA; WAAustralian Science Media Centre -
Miniature, lab-created human organs to fast-track new disease treatments
Creating tiny, laboratory grown organs is one of the latest developments in the search for new personalised medical treatments — and a new Curtin University-led project is looking to enhance this breakthrough’s real-world impact. Creating tiny, Read more about Miniature, lab-created human organs to fast-track new disease treatments
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Significant progress on cancer therapy
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics
Research demonstrated that internally generated neutrons could be used to effectively target micro-infiltrates and cancer cells outside of the defined treatment regions. This innovative approach could have a significant impact on the treatment of a Read more about Significant progress on cancer therapy
Australia; NSWAustralian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)...