Two drugs stronger than one in osteoporosis 16 May 2013 0 A study finding two commonly used osteoporosis drugs work better together could herald a new era for managing and treating the disease, particularly patients at high-risk of fracture.
Australian data show HRT breast cancer link 16 May 2013 0 Current HRT users aged over 50 have higher rates of breast cancer, according to Australian screening data, but experts have issued reassurance about short-term use.
More patient engagement could reduce diagnostic error 16 May 2013 0 Allowing patients access to their medical records could help reduce diagnostic errors, an international expert says.
Type 1 diabetes not linked to virus 16 May 2013 0 Viruses may not trigger type 1 diabetes according to a major international study that found no link between viral infections and the condition.
Glucose testing kit in needlestick incident 16 May 2013 0 Four primary school children in Tasmania have cause a health scare after pricking each other with a needle from a glucose testing kit.
Pre-pregnancy diabetes clinic launched 16 May 2013 0 Endocrinologists in Sydney have set up what they believe to be the NSW’s first pre-pregnancy diabetes clinic.