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Tenofovir Antiretroviral Recall

18 January 2021 Press

Alphapharm Pty Ltd — Tenofovir Disoproxil Emtricitabine Mylan 300/200 Tablets. Product description Tenofovir Disoproxil Emtricitabine Mylan 300/200 tenofovir disoproxil maleate 300 mg and emtricitabine 200 mg film coated tablets All batches within expiry. Prescription Medicine for: The treatment of HIV-infected

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Medical & healthcare Medical & Physiology 

Can Statins Protect Brain from COVID-19?

7 January 20217 January 2021 Press

A study to assess whether a commonly used cholesterol lowering medication can prevent brain complications from COVID-19 is underway. The study is a collaboration between The George Institute for Global Health, UNSW Sydney, Monash University’s School of Public Health, University

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Medical & healthcare 

Cupid’s ‘Undie Sunday’ for Neurofibromatosis

21 December 2020 Press

The cheeky charity run that’s raising funds for Neurofibromatosis (NF) research and support is back. It’s wilder than ever with daring new challenges for its undie-wielding runners! Families, friends and colleagues are encouraged to register before February 14 and get

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Medical & healthcare 

Don’t Overlook Storm Asthma

20 November 2020 Press

Make sure you have your thunderstorm asthma plan in place. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is reminding patients to have a thunderstorm asthma plan at the ready. Thunderstorm asthma is caused by large amounts of whole pollen

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Medical & healthcare Medical & Physiology 

Hughes Foundation Brain Cancer Research Funding

16 November 2020 Press

Mark Hughes Foundation announces $1.578 million in brain cancer research grants. Medical researchers from around Australia will benefit from the research grants announced by the Mark Hughes Foundation at the Hunter Medical Research Institute Annual Awards Night. Kirralee and Mark

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Medical & healthcare 

Research Clue on Ulcerative Colitis

31 October 20203 November 2020 Press

Severe form of inflammatory bowel disease linked to mouth bacteria. By Sherry Landow Bacteria from the mouth could hold clues to understanding – and potentially treating – severe ulcerative colitis, a painful bowel disease. Severe ulcerative colitis – a form

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Medical & healthcare UoN 

Study to Improve Hip Fracture Care Plans

14 October 202014 October 2020 Press

Funding for better outcomes for elderly after hip surgery. With hip fracture posing a major risk of death in people over 50, a new study aims to establish evidence for improved discharge planning for elderly patients following hip surgery. Lead

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Medical & healthcare UoN Newcastle 

Asthma Team $2.5m Research Grant

10 October 202010 October 2020 Press

Asthma treatment – it’s not one-size-fits-all. A team of researchers from the University of Newcastle/ Hunter Medical Research Institute has been awarded $2.5 million dollars from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to investigate a new approach to

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Medical & healthcare 

Australian Antibiotic Use Double Comparable Countries

23 September 202023 September 2020 Press

Antimicrobials report reveals consistently high use areas in Australian cities. Australian use is more than double some European countries. Fortunately resistance is still low but high consumption invites it. A five-year trend report on antimicrobials use in Australia reveals a

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Medical & healthcare 

“Australia’s Skin Cancer” isn’t Melanoma

18 September 202018 September 2020 media

The deadly impact of non-melanoma skin cancer in Australia. Four Australians are estimated to die from advanced non-melanoma skin cancer each day. And those living with the disease can experience social isolation and poor mental health¹ Developed in consultation with

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Medical & healthcare 

Why Know What’s In Your Medicine?

12 September 202013 September 2020 Press

Know the active ingredients in your medicine. New medicine regulations require doctors to include the active ingredient’s name when preparing prescriptions for medicines. Active ingredients are the chemical compounds in medicines that have an effect in the body – in

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Medical & healthcare 

Pharmaceuticals to Merge but must Divest

10 September 202010 September 2020 Press

Mylan NV could merge with Pfizer to renamed Viatris. The companies must agree to a court-enforceable undertaking to divest three off-patent* branded pharmaceuticals in response to competition concerns. Mylan and Upjohn are global pharmaceutical businesses competing across a range of

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Medical & healthcare Science & Research 

Region Has Highest Heart Attack Risk

3 September 2020 Press

Each year in the Hunter New England region more than 900 people experience their first heart attack. This places the region within NSW’s highest cardiovascular disease mortality band. In an effort to reduce the region’s risk of heart disease, researchers

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Medical & healthcare Health 

Covid-19 and Digestion

1 September 20205 September 2020 Press

How COVID-19 Affects the Gut By Professor Nick Talley Newcastle gastroenterologist and epidemiologist Laureate Professor Nick Talley AC has warned that people who have existing gut disorders are at greater risk of getting more severe coronavirus symptoms. While that is partly

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Medical & healthcare Science & Research 

Treating Sugar-induced Liver Disease

25 August 202027 August 2020 Press 0 Comments

Fructose comprises half of almost all sugars, such as sucrose (table sugar), glucose, hexose (milk sugar). Fructose is added in high quantities to soft drinks, fruit drinks, sauces, packaged foods, fast foods, and even some brands of baby formula. It

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Medical & healthcare Science & Research 

Preloading ~ Drinking Before You Drink

19 August 202025 August 2020 Press

Recognising the hazardous effects of ‘pre-loading’ with alcohol. Data from the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women’s Health (ALSWH) shows a significant risk from “pre-loading” with alcohol. Pre-loading – also known as pre-drinking – is consuming alcohol before attending a licensed

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Medical & healthcare UoN Science & Research 

Local Cancer Researcher Honoured

13 August 202026 August 2020 Press

Cancer researcher and charity advocate, Dr Matthew Dun, has been acknowledged for his dedication to improving cancer survival outcomes with a 2020 ‘Young Tall Poppy’ science award. Dr Dun, a researcher from The University of Newcastle and The Hunter Medical

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Medical & healthcare 

This just in…

4 August 202030 August 2020 Editor

Nothing we ordinary folk can do except follow this potentially explosive story with great interest and see where it ends up. Putting it out there for your consideration. From AAP Medianet – COVID-19 | 04/08/2020 12:57:32 PM Sydney, Australia  

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Alert & Warning Medical & healthcare 

In NSW, Masks not Mandated, but…

3 August 202028 August 2020 Press

The NSW Government is strongly encouraging use of masks in high-risk public settings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The advice from the NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant specifically recommends: the use of face masks in indoor

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Medical & healthcare 

Record Low Smokers in Region

2 August 202013 September 2020 Press

Hunter and Central Coast record new low in smoking rates. Tthe Hunter, New England, and Central Coast have recorded the lowest ever smoking rate in people aged over 14, at 12.3%. On a state level, NSW smoking rates have also

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Medical & healthcare Mental Health 

When It’s Not Epilepsy

20 July 2020 Press

Looks like Epilepsy but isn’t ~ the disease that is deadly, largely undiagnosed and untreated. One in four people tested for epilepsy do not have the disease but instead have a psychological condition called psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). In the

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Medical & healthcare Science & Research 

Sewerage Spooks Sniff our Shards

29 June 2020 Press

Australia’s stimulant consumption among the highest in the world. Of 30 countries, Australia is fourth highest for estimated stimulant consumption – methylamphetamine, amphetamine, cocaine and MDMA -  and third highest for consumption of both methylamphetamine and MDMA. Usage was inferred

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Education & Childcare Medical & healthcare 

Grog Ads Ensnare Kids

12 June 2020 Press

Exposing children to alcohol advertising leads to increased uptake and intake. With sport firmly back on Australians’ television screens as the AFL season restarts this Thursday, Monash researchers have highlighted the continuing problem of children’s exposure to alcohol advertising when

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Aged Care, Seniors Medical & healthcare 

Aged Residents Given Antipsychotics “without need, without consent”

8 June 2020 Press

Over-use of Antipsychotics Without Consent in Long Term Aged Care. Researchers from the Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration (DCRC) and the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at UNSW Sydney have highlighted a critical need to address non-consensual and overly

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Medical & healthcare Opinion 

GPs Speak Out on “Anti-vaxxers”

28 May 202029 October 2020 Editor

By Dr Harry Nespolon, President, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Celebrity chef Pete Evans appears to have modified his language when discussing his anti-vaccination stance. Further reading: The Last Iron Lung Reports have emerged concerning an Instagram post

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Medical & healthcare Opinion 

Celebrity Chef Claims Expertise in Epidemiology

25 May 202029 October 2020 Editor

RACGP speaks out against Pete Evans’ radio interview. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has spoken out against celebrity chef Pete Evans promoting anti-vaxxer views on a commercial radio station this afternoon. RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon said

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Medical & healthcare Environment & Pollution 

Assault on Nature Ensures More Pandemics

24 May 202029 August 2020 Press

Open Letter:  prominent health leaders and groups warn ‘failing’ nature laws will lead to further public health crises. Nobel Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, and former Australian of the Year Professor Fiona Stanley, along with 180 health professionals and leading health

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Medical & healthcare 

Chronically Ill Afraid to Visit GP

24 May 202013 September 2020 Press

A survey of more than 1000 general practices on the impact of COVID-19 since the beginning of March, led by a Monash University researcher, warns that there will be a second wave of coronavirus infections and hospital admissions. …in the

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Alert & Warning Medical & healthcare UNSW 

Epidemiologist: Zero Cases Before Lifting Restrictions

12 May 2020 Press

UNSW Sydney’s Professor Mary-Louise McLaws says that rushing to lift restrictions could be catastrophic. By Cecilia Duong As states slowly start to lift some restrictions on social distancing, Professor Mary–Louise McLaws from UNSW Medicine says that we should not become

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Medical & healthcare Science & Research 

Hand Washing is Not Wasting Your Time

10 May 2020 Press

Scientific Evidence Shows Everyday Hygiene Is Essential to Help Prevent the Spread of Infections. According to a new Position Paper published in the American Journal of Infection Control ( www.ajicjournal.org ), improved everyday hygiene practices, such as handwashing, can help

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Newy’s New Annual Arts Festival
Newcastle Event & Venue 

Newy’s New Annual Arts Festival

8 February 2021 Press

Arts Festival makes Newcastle the place to visit this month. An intimate art gallery performance by a renowned Australian musician, an augmented reality experience celebrating indigenous culture, and a discussion on women in leadership with Australia’s first female Prime Minister,

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Renewal of Gas Exploration Permits off Newcastle
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Renewal of Gas Exploration Permits off Newcastle

12 February 202112 February 2021 Press

Gas companies making plans to drill offshore from Newcastle. Opponents fear the PEP 11 gas exploration permit off the coasts of Sydney and Newcastle will be renewed today by Federal Resources Minister Keith Pitt. The joint venture companies currently holding

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La Niña Peaks But Effects Continue
Weather 

La Niña Peaks But Effects Continue

3 February 2021 Press

The 2020–21 La Niña is likely to have peaked with respect to atmospheric and oceanic patterns in the tropical Pacific. However impacts associated with La Niña, such as above average rainfall in eastern and northern Australia, are expected to persist

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Shipping Cartel Fined
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Shipping Cartel Fined

6 February 20216 February 2021 Press

Shipping cartel fines now total $83.5 million after WWO conviction. Norwegian-based global shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean AS (WWO) has been convicted of criminal cartel conduct and ordered by the Federal Court to pay a fine of $24 million, in

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Agriculture Faces Profitable Year
Agriculture 

Agriculture Faces Profitable Year

4 February 2021 Press

Australian agriculture looking to profitable year ahead – industry outlook. Australia’s agricultural sector is set to enjoy an overall profitable year ahead – underpinned by high commodity prices, positive seasonal conditions and low interest rates, and despite expected continuing trade

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Pioneeer Solar Energy Researcher Honoured
Physics & Energy 

Pioneeer Solar Energy Researcher Honoured

31 January 2021 Press

Australian father of photovoltaics awarded prestigious 2021 Japan Prize. By Stefanie Menezes UNSW Sydney solar expert Martin Green has been honoured with the Japan Prize for transforming the photovoltaics industry. Professor Martin Green. Photo ~ University of NSW. Professor Martin

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Give Back Our Data
Internet 

Give Back Our Data

8 February 2021 Press

Tim Berners-Lee’s plan to save the internet: give us back control of our data. By Pieter Verdegem Senior Lecturer, School of Media and Communication, University of Westminster Releasing his creation for free 30 years ago, the inventor of the world wide

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Not a mirage, Actually a Mirage
Upper Hunter Heritage & Historical 

Not a mirage, Actually a Mirage

5 February 20215 February 2021 Press

Two jet fighter planes – a Macchi and a Mirage – are making their home at Scone Regional Airport. Restored by volunteers. they will become part of the Warbird Visitor Attraction. The Mirage A3-44 will travel by road from the

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