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Dementia Research Boosted with New Funding For Queensland Centre
The Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research at The University of Queensland has received a significant $9 million n funding from the Queensland Government. [ + ]
Sydney Researchers Make Breakthrough in Fetal Immune Programming
Sydney Researchers have made an exciting breakthrough to being able to predict and implement preventative measures for common diseases, such as diabetes and asthma, before a baby is born. [ + ]
Mentally ill Australians Have Shorter Life Expectancy
A joint study by the University of Queensland and The University of Western Australia shows that mentally ill Australians are dying an average of 16 years earlier than the general population. [ + ]
Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis Changed Considerably
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) s report A Snapshot of Rheumatoid Arthritis show management of the disease has changed considerably over the last decade. [ + ]
Call For Mandatory Malnutrition Testing in Aged Care Facilities
Research presented at the Dietitian Association of Australia’s national conference has shown one in five ACT aged care residents are malnourished. [ + ]
MS Australia Celebrates $1million Investment
Multiple Sclerosis Australia has real reason to celebrate World MS Day on 29 May after the announcement of a $1 million investment by the Australian Government to its research arm, Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA). [ + ]
Kidney Health Australia Encourages Early Diagnosis
Kidney Health Australia has called for increased education, awareness and support to aid in the early detection of chronic kidney disease. [ + ]
Pathology Day Engages Community
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) will celebrate the important work of pathologists during its inaugural Pathology Day today. [ + ]
Record Number of Australians Now Covered by Private Hospital Insurance
The latest data released by the Private Health Insurance Administration Council (PHIAC), shows private hospital cover has reached a new high, with almost 10.8 million Australians covered. [ + ]
Babies at High Risk of Cerebral Palsy
A new General Movements Assessment (GMA) is being rolled out across Australia to identify babies at high risk of cerebral palsy. [ + ]
Rise in hospitalisations for osteoarthritis
The hospitalisation rate for Australians with osteoarthritis has risen by 25 per cent over the 10 years to 2010-11, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). [ + ]
Stroke is Twice as Likely in Women with Depression
Middle-aged women who have depression are almost twice as likely to have a stroke as women the same age who are not depressed, according to new research from The University of Queensland. [ + ]
BSI Strengthens its Position in Australia
British Standards Institution has announced it has completed acquisition of NCS International (NCSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of The National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia. [ + ]
Kava Tablets Shown To Reduce Symptoms of Anxiety
A world-first study led by the University of Melbourne has revealed Kava could be an alternative treatment for hundreds of thousands of Australians who suffer from Generalised Anxiety Disorders (GAD). [ + ]
New Clinical Trail Uncovers Why Sitting Too Much Causes Harm to Heart Health
Early results of a new clinical trial uncovering the health effects of a sitting too much at work will be revealed at the Heart Foundation National Conference in Adelaide on Thursday. [ + ]
