Antony Burgess, Director, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Melbourne says…
‘Professor Metcalf is one of the most successful Australian scientists of his time… he has inspired two generations of young scientists and clinicians to undertake the most challenging of medical problems, to compete with the world’s best and to win. Scientists from all over the world recognize his role in the discovery of blood cell growth factors.’
In Australia the Bureau of Statistics quotes heart disease and strokes as predominant and lung cancer amongst the highest cause of cancer fatalities. Cancer currently retains its place in most western countries as the major cause of mortality resulting from errors in lifestyle, however, there are other conditions and causes of death that are increasingly indicating a need to focus additionally upon other issues.
That modern medicine actually causes deaths is a reality. This is in utter contrast to the principles and dedicated classical role of those who have traditionally taken the Hippocratic Oath of healing. Things have changed.
Iatrogenic is the term now used to define human ill health, diseases and even fatal consequences of medical mistakes made in clinics, hospitals, surgeries, and through erroneous medical treatment or advice.
If your daughter is moody, suffers insomnia, has irregular periods, at times seems really depressed, or is gaining weight, uncertain regarding her future or career, has many short term boyfriends, does not confide in either parent any more, is secretive, or has lost confidence and self esteem – it may not be explained by the fact that she is a young teenager. It may be a serious indication that she is on the Pill.
“Nearly two thirds of Australians die from heart disease or cancer” we were told in a Media Release in 2008. This would indicate two thirds of our people die in pain or with hope of recovery. Only one third of the population remains to have the opportunity to die in good health, or to peacefully slip away in their sleep in the natural way, when tired of living.
It is reasonable that as we progress in the so called ‘developed’ countries, we can expect an improvement in general health of the community. Patients who get ill expect to have access to the wisdom and techniques of advanced medical science that offers them relief and also a cure. This however is not the case [...]
The first oral contraceptive pill launched in the USA was in 1960 and by1961 there were one million American women using it, confident that the product was safe as no warnings were given on the packaging of any possible side effects. Only the original chemical company offered a light caution that it may cause women [...]
Although statistics are somewhat overwhelming regarding the numbers of people who contract and often die of cancer, our fears can be somewhat modified when we learn of other factors in other areas of the numbers game. These help us to gain a different perspective regarding the dangers that are out there influencing how long and [...]
