December 2008 News Archive...

30/12 - Recent research now shows vitamins do not offer protection from cancer, as previously believed. More...

28/12 - Australian women under the age of 50 years, regarded as high risk for breast cancer can now get Medicare rebate on screening MRI scans.  More...

21/12 - Baby girl will be born soon without faulty breast cancer gene - BRCA 1 in a world first. This faulty gene significantly raises a woman's chances of developing breast cancer. The baby girl, who is British, was genetically screened, as an embryo, to be free of the faulty gene.  More...

20/12 - New research shows good quality extra virgin olive oil ontains 'phytochemicals' that can cause death of cancer cells. In particular, these 'phytochemicals' are known to suppress the cancer gene HER2 in human breast cancer cells.   More... 

10/12 - Experts predict cancer will over-take heart disease as the world's top killer by 2010, with tobacco use in developing countries contributing to this trend.   More...  

09/12 - New research shows the gender pay gap is one of the reasons a couple may delay having babies - other reasons are women working longer hours, and shouldering the majority of family responsibilities.   More...08/12 - Australian government looking at proposed 'national' register, recognising doctor's qualifications across state borders. A peak medical body says the register will be unsafe, and will allow unauthorised doctors access to patients.   More...

07/12 - When should a doctor retire? The absence of guidelines makes this decision difficult says the AMA, and normal cognitive changes occuring with age could put patient safety at risk says latest Medical Journal of Australia.   More...

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