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A simple saliva test may one day be used in ambulances, pharmacies or other places in the community to quickly tell if a person is having a heart attack.

An Australian trial has found that hormone patches used to help older women through menopause can also radically improve the most debilitating symptoms of schizophrenia.

The link between obstructive sleep apnoea and cardiovascular events has become closer

Findings from a prospective observational study support the thesis that statin use, may protect against the eventual development of dementia.

The federal Government says about 500 indigenous children will undergo surgery in April for ear, nose and throat problems detected during the intervention into remote NT communities.

Analysts say Primary Health Care is likely to sell off Symbion's consumer and pharmacy services following a successful takeover bid. 15 February 2008

The TGA has decided against re-classifying the sleeping pill Stilnox as a controlled substance….but instead has issued a warning about potential serious side effects.

New research published in the American Journal of Cardiology reports that 83% of patients who experienced muscle related side effects on previous statin therapy for high cholesterol were free of these symptoms after treatment with the prolonged release statin, Lescol XL 80mg.

A state government review leaked to Melbourne’s Age newspaper apparently shows that alarming numbers of surgeons are leaving Victoria's public health system over pay and working conditions.