Life Saving Fast Campaign Launched In Tasmania




14th September 2009 -
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The new FAST campaign targets everyone in the community including children, older and culturally diverse people to ensure they recognise the signs of stroke immediately and seek medical help FAST.
Patients Fear Osteoporosis Quality Of Life Impact, Yet Lack Tools To Manage Concerns And Improve Ost




14th September 2009 -
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The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) today announced results from a new multinational survey of patients (n= 844; women 55+ with post menopausal osteoporosis) and physicians (n= 837; general practitioners and specialists treating osteoporosis) at the 31st annual meeting of the American Society of Mineral and Bone Research (ASBMR).
Important Step Forward In Osteoarthritis Research: Bioactive Collagen Peptides Stimulate The Regener




14th September 2009 -
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Working in collaboration with Kiel University, researchers at the Kiel- based Collagen Research Institute (CRI) have demonstrated the stimulating effect of special bioactive collagen peptides (FORTIGEL(R)) in the context of cell experiments.
All Councils Urged To Put Diabetes On The Agenda




14th September 2009 -
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New figures released today reveal that the number of people with diabetes in Victoria has more than doubled since 2001.
New Fast Campaign To Save Lives




14th September 2009 -
Views: 945
Research has found 70 per cent of stroke patients and 46 per cent of bystanders did not recognise stroke at the onset of symptoms, and 85 per cent did not call an ambulance immediately, risking death or severe disability from stroke.