In response to concerns highlighted in a report by the Public Sector Commission, the State Government is reforming the governance structure of Healthway. Health Minister Kim Hames said it was time to draw a line in the sand and create a legislative environment that set the organisation up for success and the restoration of […]
The epidemiology and communicable disease control division of Nepal’s health department has deployed national and international doctors in the earthquake-affected districts to control any possible outbreak of epidemics. The division has deployed 175 doctors, including 125 foreigners, in Ramechhap, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Sindhupalchowk, Dhading and other badly affected districts, fearing that communicable diseases could break out […]
Changing your behaviour to break a bad habit can be challenging, but what if there was some help? Hypnotherapist and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) master practitioner Jasmine Piran shares her top tips and tricks for moving away from any bad habit. Piran is also a consultant for Rokfri, a unique stop smoking programme which understands that […]
The age-old home remedy for jaundice – nimbu paani or lemon juice – has now got a 21st century spin, thanks to Indian scientists. They have literally squeezed lemons to nano-dimensions to create a nanodrug for speedy and accurate therapy of the disease. Widening the scope of nanomedicines in India, scientists in West Bengal have […]
A 12-year-old Iraqi boy, who underwent a rare ‘Half Matched Stem Cell Transplant’ at the Artemis Hospital is recovering well, a senior consultant said here on Wednesday. According to hospital authorities, the case is considered to be the first successful half matched bone marrow transplant for Fanconi Anaemia in India. Zaid Ali Khadim was admitted […]
Australian authorities have demanded that the practice of an Indian-origin surgeon facing disciplinary action be cancelled in view of his “unprofessional conduct”, a media report said on Monday. The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal on Monday resumed hearing into disciplinary action against former Bundaberg Hospital surgeon Jayant Patel, who was convicted and jailed in 2010 […]
Experiences of transgender activists and sexual rights groups will now feature in a documentary on healthcare woes of the community in West Bengal. Filmed by volunteers of a non-profit organisation, the project is based on research on healthcare violations faced by the community in the state. “There are violations and the documentary aims to narrate […]
Health Minister Jillian Skinner and Pittwater MP Rob Stokes today visited Mona Vale Hospital to see the foundation laid for the $30 million Community Health Centre. Over 50 trucks delivered a total 450 cubic metres of concrete to the site for the ground-floor pour. “Last year I joined Rob Stokes to open the […]
Men who are younger or have a lower body mass index (BMI) are more prone to experience hot flashes during a common treatment for patients with advanced stage prostate cancer, a new research has found. More than 25 percent of prostate cancer patients report that hot flashes are the most distressing side effect of androgen […]
The Follow Your Dream Foundation – Australia (TFYDFA) of Lions Club held a Media Launch for the Lions Club International 2015 Annual Charity Ball at Sydney’s Emperors Garden Restaurant in Chinatown on April 30. A crowd of distinguished guests and media attended the luncheon including, The Hon Mark Coure MP, Member for Oatley and Burwood […]