Allied Health & Aging

'Brain fingerprinting' of adolescents might be able to predict mental health problems down the line

05 August, 2022

Despite the best efforts of clinicians and researchers for decades, we still do not fully know why some people develop mental disorders and others do not.


Health professionals need help to support DV victims

01 August, 2022

Health practitioners are often ideally placed to offer help to victims of gender-based violence, but they need more support and training to do so effectively.


Juvenile detention menu creates appetite for change

27 July, 2022

A study of food served in a youth detention centre in South Australia gives insights into the role diet and menu choices play in improving or reducing the incarceration experience.


Plenary Health partners with Footscray Community Arts

25 July, 2022

The Plenary Health consortium has announced a three-year partnership with Footscray Community Arts for the new Footscray Hospital project.


Rural and remote patients left behind by telehealth cuts: RACGP

20 July, 2022

A study released by Phillips has found that 40% of people living in rural and remote areas had internet speeds that were less than 28 kilobits per second.


Could speech analytics help overcome care obstacles?

18 July, 2022 by Amy Brown*

Imagine the following scenario: a hospital's customer experience ratings are below average, and they find out why.


Qld Health investigation at Bundaberg Hospital

18 July, 2022

Queensland Health is conducting an investigation into matters raised around medication management and patient safety in Bundaberg Hospital.


Diabetes: 175 diagnoses a day, least recognised complication revealed

12 July, 2022

More than 1.3 million Australians received a diabetes diagnosis between 2000 and 2020, according to 'Diabetes: Australian facts' from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).


One-third of nation's disease burden preventable: AIHW

11 July, 2022

Around 11.6 million Australians were estimated to have one or more common chronic health conditions, including diabetes, cancer and mental health conditions.


Could 'shared care' be the answer to Australia's health crisis?

11 July, 2022

Amid significant doctor shortages and growing patient demand, an Australian doctor is calling for a change in how the healthcare industry understands continuity of care.


Advanced rehabilitation technology centre opens

06 July, 2022

Royal Rehab has opened a new advanced technology centre to improve the rehabilitation outcomes for people impacted by life-changing illnesses and/or injuries.


Telehealth compliance delay welcomed but industry urges further action

04 July, 2022

The RACGP welcomed the deferral of telehealth compliance rules but warned that Medicare rebates for longer telehealth phone consultations must be a permanent fixture.


10-second balance test could predict longevity: study

27 June, 2022

The inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid to later life is linked to an increased risk of death from any cause within the next 10 years, claims a new study.


Mental health advocates must step up commitment, action: WHO

20 June, 2022

Their detailed report provides a blueprint for governments, academics, health professionals and others to support the world in transforming mental health.


Monash tech in PPD drug delivery milestone

15 June, 2022

A postpartum depression drug that currently must be administered as a 60-hour intravenous infusion could soon be administered as a simple oral capsule.


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