SCIENTISTS at the US University
of North Carolina are working on a
hypothesis that blasts of ultrasound
could work as an effective
contraceptive for men.
The team have received a
US$100,000 grant from software
billionaire Bill Gates to further the
work, which could provide a new
low-cost birth control option for
couples across the globe.
A single blast of ultrasound to the
testes could potentially provide men
with up to six months of “reliable
low-cost non-hormonal
contraception,” said lead
researcher Dr James Tsuruta.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 14 May 10 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 14 May 10
PEAK industry bodies have welcomed Labor Government’s 2024-25 Commonwealth Budget handed down last night, which introduced financial relief measures aimed at assisting patients and community pharmacies.
AFFORDABLE healthcare for more Australians was highlighted in yesterday’s Federal Budget, with funds allocated to services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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