University of Sydney to study effectiveness of medicinal cannabis on children's epilepsy
University of Sydney to study effectiveness of medicinal cannabis on children's epilepsy Updated August 18, 2016 10:52:20 Lorraine Elwell says her 12-year-old son Hunter was suffering an epileptic seizure every 30 seconds, but that once he started using medicinal cannabis they were halved almost immediately.Researchers at the University of Sydney are looking for families like Ms Elwell's who have been giving medicinal cannabis to children with epilepsy to help them, as ..>> view originalMichael Calder inquest: Partner says sons still paying price for death of father
Michael Calder inquest: Partner says sons still paying price for death of father Posted August 18, 2016 15:26:12 A woman whose 33-year-old partner died in a Brisbane hospital days after being admitted with a headache says their three sons are paying for his death every day.An inquest into the death of Michael Calder at Chermside's Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital in July 2014 concluded in Brisbane today.Mr Calder died from a likely lethal dose of morphine less t..>> view originalRisk of breast cancer spreading predicted by two genes
Meningococcal warning issued in NSW after five new cases in past week
Meningococcal warning issued in NSW after five new cases in past week Posted August 18, 2016 17:59:30 NSW health authorities have warned people to be aware of the symptoms of meningococcal disease after five new cases were diagnosed in the past week.There have been 39 cases and four deaths this year, compared to 27 cases and no deaths for the same period last year.Director of Communicable Diseases for NSW Health Dr Vicky Sheppeard said more cases were seen at this tim..>> view originalNational Disability Insurance Scheme tipped to create 1000 jobs in western NSW from 2017
National Disability Insurance Scheme tipped to create 1,000 jobs in western NSW from 2017 Updated August 18, 2016 10:22:53 The New South Wales Government says a major overhaul of disability services will trigger an economic boom in the state's west, with more than 1,000 jobs set to be created.The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be available in the region from July next year, sparking some uncertainty among local providers.Disability Services Minister Jo..>> view originalBlack lung victims call for royal commission
New secure mental health facility named Dulwa just weeks from completion
New secure mental health facility named Dulwa just weeks from completion Posted August 18, 2016 15:49:12 A new secure mental health facility at Symonston has been named Dulwa, which is the Ngunnawal word for honeysuckle, during a preview of the new building today.Ngunnawal leader Roslyn Brown said honey was a natural healer and she hoped the centre would have a healing environment.Most areas of the facility are still being built, but a completed cell was on display, a..>> view originalWorkplace 'prank' proves painful and costly
The West Australian on August 18, 2016, 11:04 am A random prank in the workplace last year has proved costly for one worker and very painful for his colleague.An employee of a civil contracting company has been fined $6000 (and ordered to pay $517.50 in costs) after a fellow employee suffered burns when brake cleaning chemical he had been sprayed with ignited.Chad Gordon Browning pleaded guilty to failing to take reasonable care of the safety of another employee and causing him serious ha..>> view original
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