A new report into the eye health of people with diabetes has been released ahead of World Sight Day tomorrow (October 10), casts a dark shadow on the eye health of future generations of Australians with diabetes. [ + ]

A world-first survey by beyondblue reveals Australian doctors and medical students suffer higher levels of stress than the general community. [ + ]

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has opened applications for its ignite Pharmacist Leadership Program 2014. [ + ]

October is National Safe Work Australia month and this year’s theme is “Safety is a frame of mind. Get the picture.” During October all workers in Australia are asked to think about their reason for staying safe at work. The Alliance for Sharps Safety and Needlestick Prevention in Healthcare recognises that this applies to healthcare workers who face the risk of needlestick and sharps injuries every day. [ + ]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have higher rates of new cancer cases and cancer deaths than non-Indigenous Australians, according to a new report Cancer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia: an overview. [ + ]

Queensland Health Minister Lawrence Springborg has praised the financial performance of the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Board, which will redirect a budget  surplus to boost activity in the first year of its new university hospital. [ + ]

We recognise the importance of nutrition and exercise to well-being, but how does art affect health?  This is the question PhD candidate Christina Davies at The University of Western Australia is asking. [ + ]

The Australian Diagnostic and Imaging Association (ADIA) is lobbying government to ensure Medicare covers the cost of MRIs to help with the detection and treatment of prostate cancer. [ + ]

A world first bringing together research into sleep, nutrition and exercise has been launched at Monash University today. [ + ]

Surgeons at Westmead Private Hospital in Sydney have conducted the first ever single site robotic hystectomy procedure. [ + ]

As of today, Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) will allign with Queensland Health, following recommendations handed down in the Keelty Review. [ + ]

Scientists  at University of Adelaide have made advances in the understanding gastric reflux, and how patients experience pain from it. [ + ]

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is proving to be effective in treating anxiety and depression in older Australians, according to research by Macquarie University. [ + ]

Queensland Health is investing in improving the knowledge and skills of  rural and remote nurses. [ + ]

The WA State Government has announced the capacity of its new children’s hospital has been increased from 274 beds to 298 beds in order to meet the revised demand forecast for 2021. [ + ]