Tag: Australian Healthcare
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Cheaper Cancer and Chronic Condition Medicines Join Australia’s PBS List
New PBS Listings Expand Access to Life-Saving Treatments A wave of relief is sweeping across Australia’s healthcare system as cheaper cancer and chronic condition medicines become available to more patients through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The latest PBS listings and price reductions are designed to ease the financial burden on families while ensuring that…
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Coonabarabran doctor wins national rural health award
Rural Doctor in Training shines with national recognition A dedicated clinician from Coonabarabran has been honoured with a premier national award, underscoring the impact of rural health advocacy and the role of Rural Generalists in Australia. Dr Jean Littlewood, in her final year of training to become a Rural Generalist and a regular rugby union…
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Cystic Fibrosis in the Bush: Rural Families Raising CF Kids
Outback Life Meets a Rare Challenge In the outback town of Longreach, population 3,647, families coping with cystic fibrosis (CF) face daily realities that blend resilience with stubborn practicality. Connie Lacey, 4, and Sienna Machin, 10, are as close as sisters in spirit, yet interactions are carefully measured to avoid cross-infection. The girls describe a…
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Truqap joins PBS, slashing costs for metastatic breast cancer patients
Truqap joins PBS, a milestone for Australian breast cancer care Thousands of Australians living with metastatic breast cancer will get relief from mounting treatment costs as the federal government adds Truqap to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from October 1, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What this means for patients On PBS, Truqap becomes subsidised, so…
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The Hidden Cost of Childhood Chronic Pain in Australia
Understanding the Impact of Childhood Chronic Pain Chronic pain is a struggle that affects not just the individual, but entire families. In Australia, this hidden epidemic has profound economic implications. The inaugural Kids in Pain Report released by Chronic Pain Australia reveals that approximately 877,000 children are affected by chronic pain, leading to significant repercussions…