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New federal government funding for medical research
Tom McIlroy
The federal government will spend an extra $100 million over 10 years on research into high-grade arthritis, a condition that affects around 7 million Australians.
Anthony Albanese and minister of health Mark Butlerwill today announce a new arthritis and musculoskeletal disease research mission as part of the government’s Medical Research Future Fund.
The plan is designed to bring together key researchers, healthcare professionals, industry and patients to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the debilitating condition.
The Prime Minister says:
For millions of Australians, living with Arthritis is not just a pain or a pain, it also affects their ability to work, stay active and enjoy daily life.
My government is investing in medical research because it is an investment that changes lives and strengthens the health of our nation.
New TGA crackdown targets illicit peptides
Ima Caldwell
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced a crackdown on illegal peptides, calling unregulated drugs “”primary focus area“Due to the increase in imports and online advertising.
Peptides, often marketed to boost performance or delay ageing, are increasingly being illegally advertised and made available to Australians, threatening consumer safety, the medicines regulator said on Wednesday.
The watchdog’s other primary areas of focus include melatonin, medical marijuana and weight loss medications.
TGA chief, Professor Anthony Lawlerin question:
As the availability of unapproved peptide products increases, so does evidence of potential risks to consumers.
The TGA’s escalating response to the import, supply or production of illegal peptides will include product seizures, infringement notifications, import interventions and regulatory penalties.
The announcement follows a joint operation between the TGA, Australian Border Force and Victoria police in April. $2 million worth was seized illegal steroids and peptides.
Although the peptides are not approved for human use, influencers are telling their audiences that injectable peptides are a new “shine elixir” for everything from back pain to chronic urinary tract infection.
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced a crackdown on illegal peptides, labeling unregulated drugs as a label. “primary focus area” due to the increase in imports and online advertising. More details in a moment.
And the federal government has allocated $100 million for more medical research into arthritis to improve its prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
