Relay for Life Joondalup Wanneroo raises more than $305000 for Cancer Council
The WA Cancer Council’s 2016 Relay for Life Joondalup Wanneroo was held in perfect weather last weekend at Arena Joondalup. More than $305,000 was raised by teams of 10 to 15 members who took part in the 24-hour overnight event in a variety of fundraising activities both before and during the weekend. Funds raised will assist the Cancer Council with its research and support programmes. The 2016 Relay for Life Joondalup Wanneroo was the Cancer Council’s ninth and so far, more than $2.7 milli..>> view originalWoman sues Tough Mudder-style obstacle course after snapping ankles on slip and slide
A swimming teacher who broke both her ankles while competing in an obstacle course race called the Stampede is seeking compensation after claiming she was injured when her legs became entangled in a slip and slide.Richmond woman Danielle Otter has filed legal action in the County Court against the operators of the Stampede, a 5 kilometre and 10 kilometre mud-soaked event, similar to the popular Tough Mudder endurance race. Danielle Otter during The Stampede. Photo: Supersport Images Ms O..>> view originalChild's death amid gastro outbreak at Little Zak's daycare in Sydney prompts investigation
Child's death amid gastro outbreak at Little Zak's daycare in Sydney prompts investigation Updated October 26, 2016 21:03:52 Sydney health authorities are investigating whether the death of a child who attended a Sydney daycare is related to a gastroenteritis outbreak.Six children, aged from 11 months to four years old, who attend Little Zak's childcare centre at Artarmon have developed high fevers and vomiting over the last week.Four were taken to hospital, but another..>> view originalMan who died after catheter-oxygen mix-up 'may have caused own death'
Man who died after catheter-oxygen mix-up 'may have caused own death' Updated October 26, 2016 14:47:57 South Australia's Premier Jay Weatherill has raised the possibility that a man whose oxygen supply was somehow connected to his catheter could have caused his own death.A coronial inquest is being held into the death of former Socceroo Stephen Herczeg, 72, who died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) on September 19.Earlier this week, the inquest heard Mr Herczeg di..>> view originalCaffeinated alcohol is 'cocaine' to teens
Experimental therapy helps autistic kids
John von RadowitzPress AssociationAn experimental autism therapy that helps parents communicate with their children has had a record level of success in reducing core symptoms of the condition.A trial involving daily 20 to 30-minute sessions of planned communication and play activities showed benefits that lasted six years after the treatment ended.It is the first time long-term effects of such an early intervention have been demonstrated.The follow-up study was designed to look at long-term out..>> view originalRural cancer survival rates falling further behind the cities
Audrey McGregor inquest: 'Substantial overdose' given by confused nurses, coroner says
Audrey McGregor inquest: 'Substantial overdose' given by confused nurses, coroner says Updated October 26, 2016 17:07:48 A "substantial overdose" of medication by staff contributed to the death of an 88-year-old patient at North Shore Private Hospital in Sydney, an inquest has found."Quite simply, the nurses gave the wrong dose," the Deputy State Coroner Magistrate Harriet Grahame concluded. Audrey MacGregor was being treated for pneumonia in October 2013 when she was m..>> view original
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