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Queensland Researcher Joins World's Largest Genomics Company
The world’s largest genomics company, Illumina, has chosen a researcher from The University of Queensland to join as Director of Scientific Research. [ + ]
St Andrew's Opens New Hybrid Theatre
St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital’s new state-of-the-art Hybrid Theatre, the first such theatre in a private hospital in Queensland, is now fully operational. [ + ]
Global Burden of Disease Study Shows Death from Liver Cancer is Increasing
Deaths from viral Hepatitis B and C have surpassed HIV/AIDS in many countries, including Australia and in Western Europe, according to an analysis of the 2010 Global Burden of Disease study. [ + ]
New Driving Simulator Puts Drivers to the Test
University of Adelaide researchers are hoping a new computer-based driving simulator will lead to accurate, low-cost testing of older drivers' ability to stay safe on the roads. [ + ]
Aboriginal Oral Health Scholarships Launched
In a bid to improve dental health in Aboriginal communities, The University of Sydney's Poche Centre for Indigenous Health has joined forces with other organisations to launch the Aboriginal Oral Health Scholarships. [ + ]
Aged Care Facilities Tackle Overuse of Antipsychotic Medicines
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Web based resources on ethics in practice
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New Review Highlights Tamiflu Not Proven to Reduce Complications from Influenza
Initially thought to reduce hospitalisations and serious complications from influenza, a new review highlights the drug Tamiflu is not proven and may lead to harmful effects. [ + ]
Quality indicators in age services - Lessons learnt
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Australian Surgeons Perform First Robotic Spinal Surgery in Southern Hemisphere
In a Southern Hemisphere first, leading Australian orthopaedic and neurosurgeons have collaborated to perform the first robotic spinal surgery using state-of-the-art technology. [ + ]
NHMRC Releases papers on Complementary Medicine and Evidence of Homeopathy
With revenue from the sale of complementary medicines more than $3.55billion, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released Talking with your Patients about Complementary Medicine – A Resource for Clinicians. [ + ]
High Blood Pressure Still a Major Health Issue
One in five adults have high blood pressure, despite more than $1billion being spent on managing the condition each year. [ + ]
Whooping Cough Vaccine Boosters Wearing Off Quickly
Whooping cough vaccine protects infants and young children but booster doses wear off quickly, according to University of Queensland researchers. [ + ]
EMA and TGA to Share Assessment Reports Related to Orphan Medicines
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will share full assessment reports related to marketing authorisations of orphan medicines intended to treat rare diseases. [ + ]
