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Today is World Blood Donor Day

20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors! On World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on 14 June 2024, WHO, its partners and communities across the world will unite behind the theme: 20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors! The…
14 June, 2024

Anger over medicinal shortages

Complaints are mounting from Australian citizens against the government for relying on international supply of medicines instead of local production as the nation faces a “severe” shortage of pharmaceuticals. It was revealed earlier this week that patients are unable to take their…
30 May, 2024

AMA welcomes sickly sweet sugar tax calls

Australia should introduce a tax on sugary drinks to help combat obesity and diabetes according to the Australian Medical Association, in a call backed by a new report from the Grattan Institute. AMA President Professor Steve Robson welcomed the Grattan Institute’s report,…
6 May, 2024

New Australian treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

A new Australian study suggests that the traditional treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, which targets amyloid plaque in the brain, may not be necessary to improve cognitive function. Dr Gerhard Leinenga, from the University of Queensland, described the findings as an “important step”…
4 April, 2024

World Happiness Report 2024

While the top ten countries remain largely unchanged, there has been much more action in the top twenty Finland has retained its position as the happiest country in the world for the seventh consecutive year, according to the annual happiness index. Of…
21 March, 2024

Brain zapper that can steady trembling hands

Source: Daily mail A one-time treatment that zaps the brain with high-powered ultrasound waves can ease debilitating tremors that affect more than a million Britons. The procedure can give patients their lives back, say experts, restoring mobility and helping them manage simple…
20 June, 2022

TA NEA – 11 September 2024

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