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MSAC supports the MBS listing of genetic testing for hereditary mutations for b…
Following the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia’s (RCPA) application to the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC), it is pleased to announce […]
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Users of social media at risk of low self-esteem
From movies to magazines, traditional media has long been criticised for perpetuating unrealistic beauty standards—thin ideals that generate low self-esteem […]
Standard care for breast cancer trials not always standard
New research has found that some breast cancer trials are failing to provide appropriate control group treatments, affecting the outcomes […]
Why the definition of polycystic ovary syndrome harms women
The changed definition of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) harms women and brings no clear benefit, say Australian scientists in the […]
Protein to control breast cancer progression identified
Switching off a protein produced in breast cancer cells can stop cancer progression, researchers from The University of Queensland have […]
Acupuncture to reduce period pain
A study conducted by researchers from Western Sydney University and the University of Auckland has shown that acupuncture treatment significantly […]
Combining sport with type 1 diabetes: Elite athlete Alex shares his experiences
Alex Kozeniauskas is not your average athlete. He has just cycled from Melbourne to the Barossa Valley in five days […]
Textured Breast implants pose the greatest risk of implant-associated cancer
Researchers at Macquarie University’s MQ Health have revealed that women implanted with textured breast implants are at a significantly higher […]
Partners can help with PMS: Couples counselling key to coping with premenstrual…
A Western Sydney University study has found that couples counselling can be critical for women in the treatment of severe […]
Vaccination dramatically reduces hepatitis B in NSW Aboriginal women
The results of the largest study to examine hepatitis B notification rates for women in NSW suggest a newborn vaccination program […]
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