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Teenager's petition to slash hospital parking fees gains traction
Teenager's petition to slash hospital parking fees gains traction Posted September 18, 2016 11:20:07 A teenager with a rare blood disorder is leading a push to cap parking fees across NSW hospitals.Gidon Goodman, 13, requires regular medical infusions to control his symptoms and has started an online petition for parking rates to be independently regulated.The change.org petition has so far received more than 46,000 signatures.The teenager said he was worried people w..>> view originalNew Zealand woman with facial hair opens up about her incurable condition
New Zealand woman Tina-Marie Beznec has described the challenges of living with polycystic ovary syndrome. (Facebook/Fight against Fat) A New Zealand woman has shared photos of her shaving her face, in an attempt to raise awareness about an incurable condition.Personal trainer Tina-Marie Beznec first posted the set of four photos of her shaving her soap-lathered face to Facebook a week ago.In the caption, Ms Beznec explains she has polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition which affects her body’s..>> view originalNew 'Build A Cure' home to be auctioned off to raise money for kids with cancer
So much love has gone into building a house to be auctioned off to raise money for kids with cancer, you can actually feel it as soon as you step inside. “It’s quite extraordinary,” says Anne Johnston of The Children’s Cancer Institute. “All the tradies who volunteered to work on the house did so out of the goodness of their hearts and when I walked in for the first time, I really felt all that love and energy that had been poured in. “The atmosphere is amazing. That house just breathes good ka..>> view originalCrowdfunding campaign launched for 3D-printed human ears
Cutting edge 3D-printing technology could be used to create new biofabricated ears for children with microtia, a condition in which the outer ear was underdeveloped, within a few years.First, however, the Queensland University of Technology and the Brisbane-based Hear and Say Centre must perfect the art of creating prosthetic ears. Ole Walton, who was born with microtia, with Brisbane Roar's Thomas Broich at the Hear and Say Centre. Photo: Cameron Atfield But a lack of government support..>> view originalRefugee waits for 'urgent' evacuation from Nauru
An Afghan refugee sent to Nauru by the Australian government remains on the Pacific island nearly three weeks after a doctor advised he needed to be urgently evacuated to treat a potentially fatal heart condition.The 42-year-old man, known by the pseudonym Abdullah, was taken to the Nauru Hospital on August 29 after suffering severe pain in his chest and numbness in his left arm. The Australian-funded asylum seeker processing centre on Nauru. Abdullah said the pain had him writhing "like..>> view originalIVF egg black market: 'Money, money, everyone wants money'
Eggs for sale0:44Desperate would-be parents are turning to a black market in donor eggs in Australia to try to make their baby dreams come true, Allison Langdon reveals in her 60 Minutes report. Courtesy Channel 9/60 Minutes Greg and Kim Castles introduce Allison Langdon (centre) to baby Nellie. Supplied by Channel 9THEY were two desperate, older couples who had exhausted the “traditional” IVF options.With their own eggs no longer viable, the only option was donor eggs.But when they made their ..>> view originalExperts explain what really happens when someone has a near-death experience
Near-death experiences are said to be clearer than normal life itself.MICHAEL Visser knows all too well what it’s like to travel to the unknown, because he has faced multiple near-death experiences.At just four years of age, the now practising doctor said he has his first encounter with what he believes was the afterlife.“I was left alone in a child’s seat in a taxi by my parents for a couple of minutes,” Dr Visser told news.com.au.“I was overwhelmed with an enormous angst of separation, and rem..>> view originalRally kicks off Relay for Life fundraising
To kick off its 2017 fundraising efforts, the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Garland County will host a rally at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Tuesday evening.The kickoff rally will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 109 Hobson Ave., and awards from the 2016 Relay for Life event will be announced.Relay for Life 2017 is set for Friday, June 2, according to a news release."We are No. 1 in the state for 2016 and made over our $200,000 fundraising goal,"..>> view originalTwin baby ring-tailed lemurs born at Australia Zoo
Two baby ring-tailed lemurs have been born at Australia Zoo, giving a boost to the endangered Madagascan species which is struggling in the wild due to habitat loss. The twins were born on August 24 at midday and have devoted parents, with dad 'Rahona' staying close to his family while mum 'Spindles' nurtures her new arrivals. The twin baby ring-tailed lemurs have been clinging to their mother, but it won't be long until they start exploring for themselves. Photo: Ben Beaden - Australia Zo..>> view original
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