Tag: health
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Navigating the ‘regulatory quagmire’ for extracellular vesicle therapies in Australia
Extracellular vesicles are generating excitement as tools for regenerative medicine and drug delivery — but no EV-based therapeutic has received market approval anywhere in the world. In a new Perspective article, we argue the barriers are not solely technical. They are also regulatory.
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Legislative restrictions on irreversible surgery on intersex children in the ACT: An unsurprising development?
Over a number of decades, personal autonomy has become a dominant value in Australian medical law. Yet, as new legislation restricting intersex interventions illustrates, the content of personal autonomy is subtly changing.
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A small injection of strictness: The TGA’s clampdown on cosmetic injectables advertising
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recently published updated guidance on advertising cosmetic injectables. It’s a reminder that advertising prescription drugs in Australia is prohibited. But what are the issues here?
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Choosing a new doctor? Earlier sexual misconduct may soon be on the public record
Reports of sexual misconduct by Australian health practitioners against patients continue to increase. Now, Australian health ministers are considering three interesting amendments intended to protect patients from boundary violations.
Sydney Health Law 