Industry News
Less Fatigue for Cancer Patients Not on Chemotherapy
Research being presented to a conference of cancer experts today (13 November) shows cancer patients who don’t have chemotherapy are less than half as likely to experience fatigue as those who do. [ + ]
Macquarie Uni Awarded Funds for Project to Prevent Overdiagnosis
An investigative study into the evaluation of disease and cost burdens of overdiagnosis has been announced as one of several new research projects within Macquarie University to be awarded an Australian Research Council (ARC) grant. [ + ]
Experts Gather for International Arts and Health Conference
A clown doctor, death talker and poet are not the first people you’d think to look to to discuss ageing issues, but they are among 60 experts meeting atht eh 5th Annual International Arts and Health Conference today to do just that. [ + ]
New Ultra-low Dose CT Promises a More Accurate Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis
Australian radiologists are using tomorrow's International Day of Radiology to unveil the results of research into a new ultra-low dose CT technique that promises a more accurate diagnosis of cystic fibrosis with significantly reduced radiation risks. [ + ]
Cap on Self-education Expenses has been Abolished
The Treasurer, the Honourable Joe Hockey MP has announced today to permanently abolish the $2000 cap on self-education expenses. [ + ]
Funding Granted for Dementia Study Involving Robots
[caption id="attachment_5452" align="alignright" width="200"] Professor Takanori (right) is in Australia from Japan to meet with Professor Wendy Moyle (far left) to talk about the robots for dementia.[/caption] [ + ]
Treatment of minor ailments and wound care requires review
Wound care and the treatment of minor ailments are important professional services provided by your local pharmacist, writes Grant Kardachi, president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. [ + ]
Health technology and skills tested at Talisman Saber
With more than 28,000 United States and Australian Defence Force personnel participating in Talisman Saber in Queensland recently, it was an opportunity for the military to showcase the technology, equipment and logistics of a Role 2E hospital facility. [ + ]
People With Diabetes Twice as Likely to Have a Disability - New AIHW Report
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have a disability as people without, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). [ + ]
Breakthrough into How the Brain Decodes the Visual World
University of Queensland (UQ) scientists have made a fundamental breakthrough into how the brain decodes the visual world. [ + ]
Queensland Alliance for Mental Health Takes out Award
Queensland Alliance for Mental Health (QAMH) has taken out the Queensland division of the?2013 Resilient Australia Awards for its Resilient Places project. [ + ]
Disassociation of Cholesterol with Heart Disease Claimed to be 'Very Dangerous'
A Griffith University scientist has described the recent attempts to disassociate diets high in saturated fats and cholesterol from heart disease, as potentially ‘very dangerous’. [ + ]
New Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research
World-class research to improve outcomes for people with musculoskeletal conditions will be the focus of the University of Adelaide’s new Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research (COTR). [ + ]
New 4D Scanning Technique to Preserve Lung Function in Cancer Patients
[caption id="attachment_5398" align="alignright" width="292"] The black and white CT scan (left) shows a lung cancer (blue arrow) partially surrounded by expanded and apparently aerated lung; the PET scan (right) shows the expanded lung without corresponding blood flow (red arrow), meaning this lung is not effectively contributing to breathing[/caption] [ + ]