Articles
Still a Grey Zone in Diagnostic Boundaries for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Despite changes implemented last year to modernise and clarify diagnostic boundaries for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there is still a 'grey zone' which could lead to both over and under diagnosis, according to a new overview of autism. [ + ]
General practitioners concerns with the PCEHR program are understated
In mid-October an interesting press release appeared from United General Practice Australia (UGPA), the peak body representing GPs. Titled UGPA Calls on Government to Address Clinical Utility of the PCEHR as an urgent Priority, the release highlighted the General Practitioners’ Concerns. Dr David More addresses its key points and shares his thoughts. [ + ]
The challenges of marketing a healthcare profession to the public
One of the main tasks a professional association is asked to undertake by its members is to raise the profile of the profession it represents. The Australian Hospital and Healthcare Bulletin invited Cris Massis, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, to shares the APA’s strategy in this issue’s Allied Health Column. [ + ]
Mental Health and Community Pharmacy Project
The Mental Health and Community Pharmacy Project, run by Griffith University, is seeking community pharmacy starff to participate in a study to improve the role of the local pharmacy in meeting the needs of people with mental illness. [ + ]
World's Biggest Vitamin D Study Launched in Australia
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute scientists have launched one of the world’s biggest studies of vitamin D’s role in our health. [ + ]
Bullies and Victims Face Increased Risk of Developing Mental Health Problems
[caption id="attachment_6318" align="alignright" width="200"] Clinical Research Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr James Scott . Photo supplied by University of Queensland[/caption] [ + ]
University Debunks Theory that Sixth Sense Exists
New research led by the University of Melbourne has helped debunk the common belief that a sixth sense, also known as extrasensory perception (ESP), exists. [ + ]
Research Aimed at Improving Cancer Services to Indigenous People
A national group of researchers has been awarded a grant of $2.5million to improve cancer services to Indigenous people throughout Australia. [ + ]
Industry Q&A with Professor John Skerritt
[caption id="attachment_6159" align="alignright" width="133"] Professor John SkerrittNational Manager of the Therapeutic Goods Administration[/caption] [ + ]
Australia’s National Endoscopic Training Initiative
Australia is leading the world in gastrointestinal endoscopy training, certification and quality monitoring, ensuring enhanced access to quality, affordable services for all patients, explains David Hewett. [ + ]
Planning for an uncertain future
Forming a clear picture of what’s changing the landscape of healthcare facilities, and discovering the best ways to plan for an uncertain future was the theme of a roundtable discussion between some of the health design industry’s key players. Alex Holderness reports. [ + ]
Higher Risk of Birth Problems Using Assisted Reproductive Therapies
A University of Adelaide study has shown the risk of serious complications such as stillbirth, preterm birth, low birth weight and neonatal death is approximately twice as high for babies conceived by assisted reproductive therapies compared with naturally conceived babies. [ + ]
Promising Strategy for Treating Cancers by Blocking MYC
[caption id="attachment_6291" align="alignright" width="200"] Dr Gemma Kelly (left), Dr Marco Herold (centre) and Professor Andreas Strasser have discovered a promising new target for treating many cancers. Picture from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research[/caption] [ + ]
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
