Medica - Australian Healthcare News and Information

Cancer experts have called for a ban on smoking in cars carrying children. 7 February 2008

A new risk report says breast implants, deodorant and coffee are extremely unlikely to cause cancer. 7 Feb 2008

The NSW Government has announced extra funding, to give more women access to life saving breast screening services. 7 February 2008

The TGA is investigating reports that anticonvulsant medicines carry an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour. 7 February 2008

Two new reports have proposed that pharmacists dispense smokeless tobacco products in a bid to help patients quit cigarettes. 25 January 2008

Pharmacists across Australia are now able to provide medical certificates for short periods of sick and carer's leave. 25 January 2008

US health authorities have issued advice that children under two should not be given over-the-counter cough and cold medicines because of potentially life threatening side effects. 25 January 2008

U-S researchers say pregnant women who drink two or more cups of coffee a day have twice the risk of miscarriage, as those who avoid caffeine. 25 January 2008

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has congratulated the Queensland Government following it’s decision to mandate water fluoridation to more than 90 per cent of the State within five years. 17 December 2007

A private hospital operator has won the right to dispense medications in-house. 17 December 2007

Pharmacies that register for the Dose Administration Aid Program before 31 December 2007 will be eligible for an incentive of one thousand dollars. 17 December 2007

New South Wales health authorities have issued a plea for people to avoid using swimming pools if they are recovering from attacks of diarrhoea because of a spike in crypto-sporidiosis cases. 17 December 2007

A study of more than six thousand Australian students supports comprehensive labeling for beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages. 17 December 2007