Middle-aged women who have depression are almost twice as likely to have a stroke as women the same age who are not depressed, according to new research from The University of Queensland. The study, led by Dr Caroline Jackson from UQ’s School of Population Health, found that even after accounting for other stroke risk factors …
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Cleaning Innovation Seminar – Registrations Close Friday
Cleaning Innovation – Cleaning without Chemicals in Clinical Settings – A seminar presented by Monash Health – Wednesday 5 June 2013 Environmental services personnel, infection control, facility managers, cleaning contractors, directors of nursing, strategy and innovation staff will all be interested in this series of lectures explaining the microfibre and steam technology at Monash Health. …
BSI Strengthens Its Position In Australia
British Standards Institution has announced it has completed acquisition of NCS International (NCSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of The National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia. NCSI offers a variety of internationally recognised business verification, assessment and certification programs across industry sectors including health and service where BSI can enhance its certification expertise globally. Howard Kerr, …
Kava Tablets Shown To Reduce Symptoms Of Anxiety
A world-first study led by the University of Melbourne has revealed Kava could be an alternative treatment for hundreds of thousands of Australians who suffer from Generalised Anxiety Disorders (GAD). The eight-week study, led by Dr Jerome Sarris from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne, has been published in the Journal of …
New Clinical Trail Uncovers Why Sitting Too Much Causes Harm To Heart Health
Early results of a new clinical trial uncovering the health effects of a sitting too much at work will be revealed at the Heart Foundation National Conference in Adelaide on Thursday. The trial, led by Professor David Dunstan at the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, and funded by the Heart Foundation, examined 20 office …
