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Health Organisation Raise Awareness of Food Insecurity
The Dietitians Association of Australia and the Public Health Association of Australia have joined forces with Australian Red Cross to draw attention to the health gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians, due to food insecurity. [ + ]
Australian Science Media Centre Lists Top 10 Stories for 2013
From leaving the solar system to resurrecting a frog, the Australian Science Media Centre has determined its top 10 science stories from 2013. [ + ]
Zero Tolerance for Abusive Behaviour in the General Practice Workplace
General Practice Registrars Australia’s Wellbeing Subcommittee worked to identify ways to encourage zero tolerance for abusive and intimidating behaviour in the general practice workplace. The latest development from the subcommittee is the production of a clear and direct ‘no tolerance’ poster that can be displayed in a practice or consulting room. [ + ]
Pharmacists Given Green Light to Administer Vaccines
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has welcomed the decision by the Pharmacy Board of Australia to recognise the administration of vaccines as part of the scope of practice of Australian pharmacists. [ + ]
Centre for the Health Economy Launched at Macquarie University
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Cape York and Torres Strait Health Services Merge
The Cape York and Torres Strait–Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Services will merge. [ + ]
Seclusion Rates in Mental Health Facilities Continue to Drop
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Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement to Address Major Issues
The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) is concerned the final meeting of trade ministers for the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement will see major issues remain undecided, including parts of the agreement that will affect the cost of medicines and the ability of the Australian Government to protect the health of our population. [ + ]
Ita Buttrose Launches New Report on Quality of Residential Care
Current Australian of the Year and Alzheimer’s Australia National President, Ita Buttrose, has released a report, Quality of Residential Care: The Consumer Perspective, which calls for urgent action to improve the quality of residential aged care. [ + ]
‘Angelina Effect’ Sees Referrals to Cancer Genetic Clinics Double
Referrals to cancer genetic clinics have doubled since Angelina Jolie announced her risk-reducing mastectomy. [ + ]
Surgery Connect is Easing Elective Surgery Waiting Lists in Public Hospitals
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Volunteers Wanted for Vaccine Trial
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Scientists Able to Measure Infection Risk from a Droplet of Blood
A team of researchers at BioMEMS resource centre at Massachesetts General hospital have discovered a way to measure infection risk from a droplet of blood in a few minutes. [ + ]
HPV Vaccination Program has Resulted in Fall in Cervical Abnormalities
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