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Celebrating 25 Years of Sculptra®: New Data and Recent Approval in China Cements Galderma’s Leadership in Regenerative Biostimulation

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Galderma celebrates the 25th anniversary of the approval of Sculptra®, the first proven regenerative biostimulator, with new data, another approval, and expanding treatment applications1-5 New data presented at this year’s American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting and published in the prestigious Journal of Drugs in Dermatology showcase Sculptra’s unique regenerative properties5-8 Sculptra was also … Continued

Dementia Australia supports Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday region

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Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday region between 18 and 22 November. It is estimated there around 82,270 people living with all forms of dementia in Queensland. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to … Continued

Monash Expert: The Melbourne Cup and gambling

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Tomorrow’s Melbourne Cup will spark a national surge in gambling as the Australian Government continues to delay its response to a parliamentary report, You win some, you lose more. Among other things, the cross-party report called for gambling ads to be phased out, more and better public education, and the establishment of a national online wagering … Continued

Lismore Drug Summit shapes as golden opportunity to save lives

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Uniting NSW.ACT has urged politicians from across the divide to back life-saving and evidence-based drug law reform at the state’s first drug summits in 25 years.   Lismore will today host the second of three critical forums across NSW, with community representatives, people with lived experience, non-government organisations, support groups, clinical experts, police and government … Continued

Fee-free TAFE to help fix skills shortages in nursing and aged care

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The country’s largest union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), has welcomed the Albanese Government’s commitment to expanding fee-free TAFE courses. ANMF Federal Secretary Annie Butler said enduring funding for free TAFE study would help address skills shortages in the nursing and aged care workforces and save students thousands of dollars a year in … Continued

Private hospital financial review confirms serious viability issues

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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) welcomes the federal government’s report on the Private Hospital Sector Financial Viability Health Check released today, which confirms the sector is facing serious viability issues.   “This report confirms what we have been saying for a long time — that the private health sector is under severe and unprecedented funding pressure, … Continued

National Rural Health Month: time to spotlight rural health

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A time to celebrate and a time for action! November is National Rural Health Month and it’s time to spotlight rural communities and health care.   Throughout November, the National Rural Health Alliance is excited to share rural healthcare stories and highlight the success stories of rural healthcare champions. We will also draw attention to … Continued

Record donation awarded to UNSW Sydney will enable the Kirby Institute and partners to advance cervical cancer elimination in the Pacific

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Media Release 01.00AM AEDT, Friday 1 November 2024 Record donation awarded to UNSW Sydney will enable the Kirby Institute and partners to advance cervical cancer elimination in the Pacific A $25.9 million donation from the Swire Group will support cervical cancer screening and treatment for over 130,000 women in seven Pacific countries.   UNSW Sydney … Continued