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Category Archives: Choosing wisely
Hangover products still advertised despite complaints and lack of evidence
From July 2018 to July 2020, complaints about a convenience sample of eighteen complementary medicine hangover products, by eight sponsors, advertised on thirty different Internet sites (cases) were submitted to the TGA. It was alleged that all these advertisements breached … Continue reading
COVID-19 Vaccines: Talks to U3A Melbourne City
COVID-19 Vaccines – Topics: The Immune System How vaccines work Three ways to make vaccines How COVID-19 vaccines compare Side effects Australian roll-out, 2021 Administration and precautions Additional shots for healthy ageing Resource links This talk can be downloaded as … Continue reading
Work Integrated Learning (WIL): Monash BME 2032
Work Integrated Learning (Monash BME 2032) enables students to apply discipline related knowledge to authentic, real-world situations in non-clinical, industry-focused work environments. It also provides opportunities to establish closer links between future graduates and industry partners. This summer, three work … Continue reading
New WHO Guidelines on risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia
https://www.who.int/mental_health/neurology/dementia/guidelines_risk_reduction/en/ Relevant to concerns about FSANZ Standard 2.6.5 which has allowed products such as Souvanaid® and Ceretain® to be self-assessed and promoted for the dietary management of Alzheimer’s dementia or related mild cognitive impairment. On supplements, WHO says: Vitamins B … Continue reading
Posted in Advertising, Choosing wisely, Complementary medicine, Natural Therapies
Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Ceretain, cognitive impairment, food-medicine interface, FSANZ Standard 2.6.5, Grunbiotics, Mediterranean diet, Nutricia, Souvenaid, WHO Guidelines on risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia
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MJA Insight: Two new articles on Food-Medicine regulation
Where food meets medicine: reform needed Junk food advertising to kids: the list of shame See also: FSANZ Sports Supplements Roundtable: Report on Discussions and Next Steps by
Posted in Advertising, Choosing wisely, Complementary medicine, Food
Tagged Coco pops, Junk food, MJA Insight, Sports supplements, TGA
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TGA fails to act on illegal sports supplements
ABC story at: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-30/canberra-fitness-community-not-fazed-by-sarms-health-risk/10930470 But, this problem was publicised last year and a complaint sent to the TGA And there are more complaints to the TGA that have not been dealt with: These are illegally supplied and promoted products by … Continue reading
Lectures in Canberra; ANU & FSANZ
In Canberra from 25th-27th March 2019 staying at University House, a guest of the ANU. Two lectures to ANU BHSc students: Antibiotic Resistance: A Threat to Global Health Health Activism: A Case Study of Health Action International Asia Pacific One … Continue reading
Posted in Advertising, Choosing wisely, Complementary medicine, Education, HAIAP, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Promotion
Tagged ANU, FMIGT
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A global investigation into medical device harm
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) latest investigation: The Implant Files. Everything you need to know about, “The Implant Files” Medical Devices Harm Patients Worldwide As Governments Fail On Safety Medtech Giant Pushes Boundaries As Casualties Mount And Sales … Continue reading
Posted in Advertising, Choosing wisely, Education, Medical Devices
Tagged 510(k), Abbott, ABC Background Briefing, Bayer, Breast implants, Da Vinci Robotic surgical system, Defibrillators, Essure contraceptive device, Heart Valve, Hip Implants, Implant Files, implanted infusion pumps, Intuitive Surgical, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Pacemakers, Sawyer Extractor™ Pump for Snake Bite, TAVR, TGA, Transvaginal mesh
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U3A Melbourne City Short Course, Term 4
Health Care Interventions – Choosing Wisely Course Leader: Dr Ken Harvey Dates: Thursday October 8th – November 26th, 2015 Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 noon Venue: GAA House, Lecture room 3 (the Museum Room) ground floor 8 sessions, 25 places | Repeated … Continue reading