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University 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. [ + ]

New research from the University of Adelaide has confirmed that USP9X, the gene linked to intellectual disability, is critical to the earliest stages of the development of human brains. [ + ]

In 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. [ + ]

[hr]The contribution nurses make in general practice and primary health care will be critical to ensuring our healthcare system can meet the growing needs of an ageing and ever sicker population into the future. Kathy Bell, CEO of Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) explains how an education and career framework will help ensure the profession’s sustainability[hr] [ + ]

[hr]The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is one of the biggest economic and social reforms this country has seen, says NDIS chairman Bruce Bonyhady. He knows the vital role health professionals play in this landmark reform and believes your help will ensure its success.[hr] [ + ]

Conrad Gargett Riddel Ancher Mortlock Woolley (CGRAMW) is one of Australia’s most experienced and highly regarded specialist healthcare architecture and design firms. [hr] [ + ]

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In the provision of healthcare, the building container – both design and execution is a critical determining factor. Accommodating people in a highly vulnerable state is an enormous challenge for architects. Specifically, the ability to combine architecture and art with medical science, logistics, technical equipment and building technology is of great importance when it comes to environments that meet the needs of patients, relatives, medical staff and researchers. [ + ]

A new general practice centre operated by four Aboriginal doctors on Palm Island is streamlining healthcare in the region and creating a blueprint for Indigenous healthcare across Australia. The move heralds a new dawn in healthcare in the remote corner of Australia, a fantastic milestone for the community. [ + ]

The 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 [ + ]

Australia’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. [ + ]

A new report released today, Crossroads - Rethinking the Australian Mental Health System, shows an additional cost to the taxpayer of $9b if the structure and emphasis of the current system is maintained. [ + ]

Get it in Black and White, an Australian-first campaign, is encouraging Australians to find out what medical or health treatment their parent would or would not want. [ + ]