Industry News
Entry now Open for National Medicinewise Awards
Entries are now open for the National Medicinewise Awards, which will be presented at the 2014 National Medicines Symposium to be held in Brisbane in May. [ + ]
Omega 3 and Antidepressants Could Help Avoid Dementia and Depression
Omega-3 supplements and the antidepressant sertraline are being considered in a study to reduce depressive symptoms and cognitive decline in older people, in a bid to prevent the onset of dementia and depression in later life. [ + ]
Australian Brain Initiative Could Be First to Develop a Bionic Brain
Australia could be the first country to develop a bionic brain, according to the Inspiring smarter brain research in Australia report, to be launched today by Health Minister Peter Dutton. [ + ]
Pharmacists Enter Debate on Future of Australia's Health System
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has taken up Minister for Health Peter Dutton's call for frank debate about the future of Australia's health system. [ + ]
1000th Nursing Practitioner Endorsed in Australia
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has welcomed the endorsement of Australia’s 1000th Nurse Practitioner. [ + ]
Public Forum on Racism and Culture as Social Determinants
Around 70 people from the health and community sectors will gather in Melbourne tomorrow for a public forum on Racism and Culture as Social Determinants. The forum is being hosted by the national Social Determinants of Health Alliance (SDOHA). [ + ]
CHF Tells Senate Inquiry that Medical Co-payments Should Not Be Introduced
The Consumers Health Forum has today told the Senate inquiry in the Commission of Audit that medical co-payments should not be introduced. [ + ]
New Mental Health Facility will Deliver Services for Sydney Region
Up to 1900 people experiencing mental health issues will have access to rehabilitation with the development of a new pu-pose designed facility in Camperdown, Sydney. [ + ]
Healthy Lifestyle Pregnancy Advice has Led to Reduction in Babies Born Overweight
The world's biggest study offering healthy eating and exercise advice to overweight and obese pregnant women has shown a significant reduction in the number of babies born over 4kg in weight. [ + ]
Clot Busting Drug is a Life Saver
Australian researchers have developed a potentially safer and more effective way to treat heart attack and stroke via a new clot-busting drug, with the National Heart Foundation of Australia saying it could save many lives. [ + ]
Organ Donor Numbers Rose in 2013
A 10 per cent increase in the number of deceased organ donors in 2013 enabled 1222 Australians to receive an organ transplant. [ + ]
Terms of Reference Announced for Mental Health Services Review
[caption id="attachment_6263" align="alignright" width="110"] Minister for Health Peter Dutton[/caption] [ + ]
New UQ Doctor of Medicine Program to Begin in 2015
The University of Queensland will introduce a new Doctor of Medicine (MD) program in 2015, enhancing global opportunities for its postgraduate medical students. [ + ]
Global Report released for World Cancer Day
The World Cancer Report, released today for World Cancer Day, shows that cancer is the biggest cause of mortality globally, responsible for 8.2 million deaths per year and rising. [ + ]
Queensland Department of Health Acts in Fraud Awareness Month
In its bid to prevent another fake Tahitian Prince scandal, the Queensland Department of Health is adoping a zero tolerance approach to fraud, misconduct and corruption in Fraud Awareness Month. [ + ]