Shoohb Alassadi

1 month ago | theconversation.com | Nial Wheate |Jasmine Lee |Shoohb Alassadi

From May 1, the oral contraceptive Slinda (drospirerone) will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This means the price will drop for the more than 100,000 Australian women who currently use it – from around $A320 a year to around $94. It’s the third contraceptive pill the federal government has added to the PBS this year, after Yaz and Yasmine.

Aug 3, 2024 | sciencealert.com | Shoohb Alassadi |Nial Wheate

Last week, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration added intravenous (IV) fluids to the growing list of medicines in short supply. The shortage is due to higher-than-expected demand and manufacturing issues. Two particular IV fluids are affected: saline and compound sodium lactate (also called Hartmann's solution). Both fluids are made with salts. There are IV fluids that use other components, such as sugar, rather than salt.

Jul 29, 2024 | medicalxpress.com | Nial Wheate |Shoohb Alassadi

Last week, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration added intravenous (IV) fluids to the growing list of medicines in short supply. The shortage is due to higher-than-expected demand and manufacturing issues. Two particular IV fluids are affected: saline and compound sodium lactate (also called Hartmann's solution). Both fluids are made with salts. There are IV fluids that use other components, such as sugar, rather than salt.

Jul 29, 2024 | theconversation.com | Nial Wheate |Shoohb Alassadi

Last week, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration added intravenous (IV) fluids to the growing list of medicines in short supply. The shortage is due to higher-than-expected demand and manufacturing issues. Two particular IV fluids are affected: saline and compound sodium lactate (also called Hartmann’s solution). Both fluids are made with salts. There are IV fluids that use other components, such as sugar, rather than salt.

Apr 3, 2024 | medicalxpress.com | Nial Wheate |Shoohb Alassadi

Australian Rules Football and illicit drugs have been in the media for all the wrong reasons recently. Last year a Melbourne Demons player, Joel Smith, and two Sydney Swans AFLW players were caught with cocaine. And added on top of all that is a claim tabled in federal parliament that clubs have been protecting players from getting caught. When it comes to the punishment for the player, it matters greatly whether they used it recreationally or to help them compete.