Industry News
New Stroke Treatment is a 'Game Changer'
Researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital have published a landmark study which heralds a new era in stroke treatment across the globe. [ + ]
Pharmacy Immunisation Training Approved in WA
Western Australian legislation has been passed to recognise pharmacists as authorised immunisers. [ + ]
Population Study Reveals Bone and Joint Problems
The University of Adelaide has conducted one of the largest population health studies in rural Australia, highlighting an issue with bone and joint problems. [ + ]
Reach for the Skies with Rural Health Scholarship
First year Nursing and allied health students in Victorian universities are invited to apply for the 2015 'Give Them Wings' health scholarship. [ + ]
The Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health Should be Recognised
Psychiatry and public health should recognise diet and nutrition as key determinants of mental health, according to an international research collaboration led by the University of Melbourne and Deakin University. [ + ]
Revised Immunisation Guidelines Released by PSA
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has released it's revised Practice guidelines for the provision of immunisation services within pharmacy to assist pharmacists in providing vaccinations to increase immunisation rates in the community. [ + ]
Common Cold Study Investigates Relationship Between Temperature and Immune Response
A Yale University-led study may confirm the regularly contested notion that people are more likely to catch a common cold in cool-weather conditions. [ + ]
World Heart Federation Announces New President
The World Heart Federation has announced that Dr Salim Yusuf has begun his tenure as the new President of the organisation, following on from immediate Past-President, Prof. K. Srinath Reddy. [ + ]
Commonwealth Home Support Program Details Announced
Details of the new Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), which begins on 1 July 2015 have been announced by the Australian Government. [ + ]
Infection Control Measures are Reducing Serious Infection
In recent years, there has been a concerted effort in Australia and internationally to decrease the incidence of healthcare associated infections (HAIs). One specific HAI, Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SAB) has been a particular focus to governments in Australia and overseas. In part, this may be due to this infection being considered largely preventable in the context of healthcare provision, writes Dr Brett Mitchell. [ + ]
