ANMF Commends Funding for Stroke Care and Active Ageing Projects
20 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation has commended the Federal Government announcements of funding for stroke care and active ageing projects.
Dr Mukesh Haikerwal Resigns from NEHTA
16 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithDr Mukesh Haikerwal has resigned from the National E-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA).
Griffith Health Institute Research offers New Hope for the Fight Against Breast Cancer
15 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithThere is new hope for the fight against breast cancer as Griffith Health Institute (GHI) research aims to target the disease with immune-based therapies.
Registrar's Wishlist Urges Government to Commit to Building General Practice
15 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithGeneral Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) is calling on all parties to commit to building general practice with a list of reccomendations and calls for action in five key areas.
New Published Research Could Help Treat and Prevent a Wide Range of Cancers
15 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithAn international team, including scientist from The University of Queensland and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, have published work that could help treat and prevent a wide range of cancers.
New Mums Needed for Biggest Type 1 Diabetes Study
14 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithResearchers in Adelaide are conducting the biggest Type 1 diabetes Study in the southern hemisphere and are recruiting new mothers in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia
Aged Care Must be an Election Issue says Australia's Biggest Health Union
14 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithAustralia’s biggest health union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), has renewed calls for major political parties and key independents to make aged care an election issue.
Cancer Council Calls for National Bowel Screening Program
14 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithCancer Council Australia has called for the next Australian Government to introduce a National Bowel Screening Program and help save 35,000 lives over the next four decades.
US Research Suggests Labour Induction Could Increase Risk of Autism
13 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithResearch carried out in the United States and published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests labour induction could increase risk of autism.
Osteoarthritis after Knee Surgery Will Be a Thing of the Past
13 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithOsteoarthritis after knee surgery will be a thing of the past if researcher Dr Jay Ebert from The University of Western Australia is successful.
New Reporting Mechanism for Antipsychotic Use in Aged Care
12 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithA review of antipsychotic medicine use in residential aged care facilities will be carried out by NPS MedicineWise and Webstercare.
AMA Welcomes Blueprint on Health of Aboriginal Men
12 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithAMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, has welcomed the focus on the health of Aboriginal men with the release of the blueprint Male Health Futures for Generational Change.
Study Finds People Susceptible to Psychiatric Disorders Have Genetic Similarities
12 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithResearchers at the University of Queensland are at the forefront of a ground-breaking study that has found people susceptible to psychiatric disorders have genetic similarities.
New Culturally Responsive Palliative Care Education Project launched in Victoria
08 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithA Culturally Responsive Palliative Care Community Education project has been launched in Victoria by the Minister for Health David Davis.
Research Shows High Levels of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Middle East Veterans
08 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithA University of Queensland-led research collaboration investigating the health of more than 14,000 Australian Defence Force (ADF) members shows high levels of post-traumatic stress disorder in Middle East Veterans.
