New Position Statement on Testing and Management of Lyme Disease
08 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) has released a new position statement surrounding the diagnostic testing and management of Lyme disease in Australia and New Zealand.
Gastric Banding Could Help in Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
08 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithGastric banding can play a vital role in the treatment of type 2 diabetes in people who are overweight but not obese, according to new research.
Artist in Residence Program Enriches Healthcare Environment
08 April, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_7415" align="alignright" width="200"] Waiting for the Present (Brian Sanstrom)[/caption]
Rate of Non-melanoma Skin Cancer Increases in Older Australians
03 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer has continued to increase in older Australians, however those under 45 have shown the first recorded drop.
World Health Organisations Declares Australia Measles Free
01 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithAustralia is among the first countries in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Western Pacific Region to be declared measles-free.
Southern Adelaide Health Alliance Launches First Round of Projects
01 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe first round of projects to give back healthy hours to the Southern Adelaide community has been announced by the Southern Adelaide Health Alliance (SAHA).
Research Consortium is Advancing the Understanding of Human Genes
27 March, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_7314" align="alignright" width="200"] UQ’s Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology associate professors Ernst Wolvetang and Christine Wells have spearheaded groundbreaking international DNA research.[/caption]
Switching Commonly Used Prescription Medicines to Over-The-Counter Could Save Billions
25 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe rescheduling of the most commonly used prescription medicines to over-the-counter (OTC) status could save the Australian healthcare system approximately $2.1 billion a year, according to a new study by the Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy, commissioned by the Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI).
Online Case Studies Help Professionals Understand New Oral Anticoagulants
18 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithWith the availability of newer oral anticoagulants, the latest online case study from NPS MedicineWise helps health professionals navigate this changing area and understand the range of treatment options for managing stroke prevention in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
Participants Required for Trial on Testosterone Shots and Diabetes Prevention
17 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithUniversity of Sydney researchers are seeking male participants for a novel trial assessing whether regular testosterone shots can prevent type 2 diabetes in men. The $4.8 million Testosterone for the prevention of Diabetes Mellitus (T4DM) study – the first of its kind in the world – is looking at the potential benefits of treating men with early signs of the condition (pre-diabetes) with testosterone supplements in conjunction with a dedicated weight-loss program.
Link Between Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes Discovered
17 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithResearchers from the University of Melbourne have shown that there is an association between pancreatic cancer and diabetes.
Engaging Men Seminar Addresses Why Fewer Men Use Health Services
14 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithIn an Australian first, the Engaging Men seminar will directly address the reasons why fewer men use health services, in an initiative men’s health researchers from the University of Western Sydney have hailed as long overdue.
New Report Highlights Urgency to Take Action against Antibiotic Resistance
13 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithA New report released by the National Health Performance Authority shows a prevalence of healthcare-associated Staphylococcus aureus or ‘Golden Staph’ bloodstream infections in Australian hospitals.
Changes to Commonwealth Privacy Legislation Effective From Today
12 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia have developed jointly a suite of resources to help pharmacists meet changes to Commonwealth Privacy legislation which are effective from today, 12 March
Nurses Support Introduction of Simpler Food Labelling System
11 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithAustralia’s largest health union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), is supporting the need for the introduction of a simpler, more transparent food labelling system.
