In the media
ACCC institutes proceedings against Cryosite for alleged
cartel conduct
The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against
Cryosite Limited for alleged cartel conduct in relation to its
entry into an asset sale agreement with Cell Care Australia Pty Ltd
(Cell Care). In June 2017 Cryosite signed an
agreement to sell its assets in its cord blood and tissue banking
business to Cell Care. On signing the agreement, Cell Care made an
upfront, non-refundable payment of $500,000 to Cryosite (12 July
2018).
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Victorian listeria death linked to strain found in
recalled frozen vegetables
A person dies from a strain of listeria similar to one that
triggered a recall of popular brands of frozen vegetables across
Australia, but it is not possible to confirm a direct link to one
of the products, Victorian authorities say (11 July 2018).
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Pacemaker 'sales reps' present at heart
surgeries, health insurer boss says
Doctors are performing heart procedures, such as pacemaker
implants, with the help of health technicians who are employed by
the device manufacturers and have sales targets, industry insiders
claim (06 July 2018).
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Researchers target new wave of emerging infectious
diseases
Farmers have long been aware of the many diseases than can be
transmitted from animals to humans. Some, such as the Hendra Virus,
often have fatal consequences. Dr Ed Annand in Queensland is on a
mission to learn more about horses that die of Hendra-like symptoms
but test negative to the virus (16 July 2018).
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Gladstone Hospital staff set to wear body
cameras
Staff at the Gladstone Hospital will soon wear cameras on their
uniforms to help protect them from aggressive patients (06 July
2018).
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