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Global sleep apnoea study released
The largest sleep study ever undertaken has found that the leading therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), Continuous Positive Airway […]
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New pollen alert system helps hayfever sufferers plan ahead
Australia’s 2.3 million asthma sufferers could have a tool to help prevent life-threatening attacks caused by pollen with a standardised […]
Link between schizophrenia and sleep apnoea
New University of Adelaide research at the Lyell McEwin Hospital has shown that people with schizophrenia are 3.4 times more […]
Sore throat, sinusitis, and the few benefits of antibiotics
An analysis of the evidence in the latest issue of Australian Prescriber suggests antibiotics have very few benefits for treating sore throat […]
Opdivo
Generic Name: Nivolumab Product Name: Opdivo Indication What is Opdivo used for Opdivo is used to treat advanced melanoma in […]
Epirubicin ACT
Generic Name: Epirubicin hydrochloride Product Name: Epirubicin ACT Indication This medicine is used to treat the following types of cancer: […]
Potential anti-cancer target
University of Queensland researchers have discovered a key driver in the development of most cancers, including breast, lung, liver and […]
Hormone drug could cure asthma and other fibrosis-related diseases
Relaxin is the hormone that aids women to give birth – produced by the ovaries during pregnancy it ensures that the […]
Revolutionising asthma management in pregnancy
Asthma is a major public health concern, affecting one in 10 Australian adults. While there is no cure, asthma can […]
New treatment for human parainfluenza virus
Griffith’s Institute for Glycomics have made a promising discovery in the treatment and prevention of human parainfluenza virus. Institute Director […]
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