Vic nurses threaten rolling stoppages
The Vic govt has until Thursday to agree to the nurses' union demand or they will start rolling stoppages.
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Vic nurses threaten rolling stoppages
The Vic govt has until Thursday to agree to the nurses' union demand or they will start rolling stoppages.
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New drug for melanoma patients
A new drug to treat advanced skin cancer has nearly doubled the average survival time, researchers say.
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Alcohol warnings ignored - FARE
Claims the govt failed to release reports on the impact of alcohol-consumption habits of pregnant women.
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Burma desperate for HIV drugs
An aid group says 85,000 HIV-infected people in Burma are not getting treatment due to a lack of funding.
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Violence rife in mining towns - union
An inquiry is to hear that fly-in fly-out miners are responsible for a culture of alcohol-fuelled violence.
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NSW delayed outdoor smoking ban criticis
Supporters of a new NSW smoking ban for outdoor eating areas have questioned why it has been delayed.
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Women unaware of ovarian cancer risks
A survey has found most women don't know the symptoms or risk factors of ovarian cancer.
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Vitamin D could be weapon against MS
A clinical trial will test whether Vitamin D can help fight multiple sclerosis.
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Smokefree areas for outside bars - study
NZ researchers found banning smoking in areas outside bars could help stamp out 'social smoking'.
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Victoria prepared to ban outdoor smoking
Vic's health department is reportedly pushing for a total smoking ban in outdoor areas throughout the state.
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Victoria prepared to ban outdoor smoking
Vic's health department is reportedly pushing for a total smoking ban in outdoor areas throughout the state.
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Heart drug added to subsidy list
A heart attack prevention drug will be listed on the PBS at a cost of $100 million over five years.
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EU approves new skin cancer drug
Roche says it has been given EU approval for its treatment to fight a highly aggressive form of skin cancer.
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Landmark cancer gene case in court
A test case is being heard in court on a patent over a human gene linked to breast and ovarian cancers.
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Poor worst off in disease rise -research
Hospital admissions for infectious diseases in New Zealand have jumped 'alarmingly' in the past two decades.
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Health insurer critical of means testing
Nib says means testing of the 30 per cent rebate will result in customers downgrading their cover.
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Concern over fake cancer drugs in US
The US Food and Drug Administration reported a counterfeit version of Avastin, a treatment for colon cancer.
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Work is giving us cancer - study
An article for the Medical Journal of Australia said carcinogens in the workplace are causing cancer.
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Work is giving us cancer - study
An article for the Medical Journal of Australia said carcinogens in the workplace are causing cancer.
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