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Combining Medications in One Pill Can Help Reduce Workload for Carers of the Elderly
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The recent Royal Commission into Aged Care has starkly highlighted how more needs to be done to reduce the workload of those caring for the aged and elderly in our community. The Commission found that, “While many excellent people work in aged care, there are systemic workforce problems that must be addressed. In a large […]

Study finds pain has unexpected health benefits for our gut
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In a study that could overhaul the way we approach pain management, researchers from Harvard Medical School have found evidence that pain is necessary, when inflammation occurs, to trigger a bodily response that helps protect the microbial composition of the gut. Experiments conducted on mice that were experiencing an episode of inflammation, found that those […]

Could Robotic Drug Capsules Soon Replace Injections?
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In what could be a game-changer for diabetics and others receiving regular injections, scientists from MIT are investigating the possibility of delivering medicine straight to the blood stream via ‘burrowing’ nano-robotic medication. Up until this point, diabetics have not had an alternative to insulin injections – a daily and unpleasant chore. However these injections may […]

Chilli extract relieves chronic pain better than opioids without the side effects
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The dangers of treating chronic pain with opioids over the long term have been well established, prompting researchers to seek treatments that offer effective pain relief without the sometimes devastating side effects; and they may have found the answer in the humble chilli pepper. We’re all familiar with that fiery feeling when we dive into […]

It’s not just lettuce, critical medications are also in short supply

Floods may have decimated vegetable crops in Australia, however it’s the ricochet of worldwide pandemic-related issues that is now depleting pharmacy shelves of some of their most popular and important medications. And as tensions continue with China – the world’s largest and most dominant producer of pharmaceuticals – that situation may only get worse. As […]

Top 5 supplements to slow down the aging process
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The odd grey hair, wrinkles and grunting when you get up from the couch are the dreaded tell-tale signs that you’re not as young as you used to be. Stiffness in the morning, squinting to read the fine print and a general feeling that there’s less petrol in the daily tank will confirm what, secretly, […]

What causes motion sickness and what can be done about it
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People who suffer from motion sickness, also known as sea sickness, will be familiar with the feeling of impending doom every time someone in the family starts making travel plans. Severe motion sickness makes any kind of travel a torturous ordeal rather than an exciting adventure. While others are excitedly choosing which cossies to pack, […]

Warning issued over giving antihistamines to children this flu season
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They’re contained in numerous over-the-counter cough, cold, flu and allergy medications, however a government authority is now urging Australian parents to be very wary of administering ‘first generation’ antihistamines to children under 6 years of age. The warning, issued by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) specifically relates to ‘first-generation’ antihistamines – those that can cause […]

The Drug Excipients Most Likely to Cause Allergic Reactions
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While there is significant ongoing research into allergic reactions caused by active ingredients in medications, a related area that has received very little attention is allergic reactions caused by excipients used in medication. Excipients are ingredients added to medication that have no therapeutical benefit. They are the extras, like colours, flavours, preservatives, stabilisers and fillers […]

Why Zinc Lozenges Kill a Cold Quicker than Zinc Tablets
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When researcher George Eby’s daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of three, he knew that keeping colds and flus at bay while she underwent treatment was going to be an important task. Eventually the little girl did contract a cold and was given a zinc tablet to support her weakened immune system as […]

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