Health fears over vaccination delay could cause panic
Queensland health authorities fear another horror flu season, with a year to date record of influenza cases this year. This comes despite the federally funded flu vaccination not be available in the state for another two weeks. Health authorities have blamed the delay on formula changes and say last year’s deadly flu season was also sparked by the late arrival of the vaccine. This year the Federal Government is funding a vaccine which covers four strains of influenza, although health wo..>> view originalBe still my beating heart: atrial fibrillation connected to death of partner
The risk of atrial fibrillation is 41 per cent higher within 30 days of a partner's death. Alas, it seems we are now even more certain that dying from a broken heart is more than just a poetic metaphor.Using extensive nationwide data, Danish researchers have found that the severely stressful life event of losing a partner is followed by an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, lasting for 12 months.Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm connected wit..>> view originalCordial sales dive as once-popular drink falls out of favour in Aussie households
The once much-loved cordial is no longer a staple in Aussie households, with sales of Cottee’s and other brands declining exponentially, according to recent figures from Nielsen Homescan.In 12 months from October 2014, the sale of the sugary drink declined by 5.8 per cent by value and 11.2 per cent by volume, with sales declining at a higher rate than the previous year.Only 53.7 per cent of Australian households now stock the drink, compared to 56.1 per cent in 2014 and 58.7 per cent in 2013. ..>> view originalPure dog breeds are getting smaller, study finds
"Cute but not necessarily functional." That adorable snuffling sound your cute little dog makes could be a sign of future respiratory problems, yet Australians are increasingly buying smaller dogs, according to a new University of Sydney study.Researcher Paul McGreevy from the university's faculty of veterinary science found that lovers of pure dog breeds are choosing pugs and poodles over Labradors and German shepherds.This, he said, will likely lead to an in..>> view originalGold Coast mum passed on whooping cough to baby after refusing vaccine
Gold Coast mum passes whooping cough onto newborn, urges mothers to get vaccinated2:52A Gold Coast mother who refused a whooping cough vaccine and passed the virus onto her newborn daughter has urged mothers to get vaccinated. Courtesy: Gold Coast Health A GOLD Coast mother who refused the whooping cough vaccine during pregnancy went on to catch the potentially deadly disease and pass it onto her brand new baby girl.The mother, who has gone public in a video posted on the Gold Coast Health webs..>> view originalHIV advocacy groups welcomes Court decision
Royal Hobart Hospital's temporary building has mould problems, needs new roof, claims Labor
Royal Hobart Hospital's temporary building has mould problems, needs new roof, claims Labor Posted April 06, 2016 13:24:27 The temporary building being installed at Royal Hobart Hospital has a growing mould problem and the roof already needs to be replaced, Labor claims.The $22 million construction at the front entrance of the hospital is designed to house patients while a major block is demolished as part of a redevelopment of the site. In Question Time, Labor's heal..>> view originalNSW govt facing pressure over St Vincent's chemo bungle accused of 'playing God'
By Stefanie Menezes - AAP on April 6, 2016, 1:23 pm Video Eastern Sydney cancer specialist placed on leave Pressure is mounting on the NSW government to launch a special commission of inquiry into the widening chemotherapy treatment bungle at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney.It's been revealed in recently released documentation that of the 78 patients treated with low doses of chemotherapy by the hospital's oncologist, Dr John Grygiel, 23 have since died of cancer, three of non-cancer caus..>> view originalResearch says women aren't breast screening
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