Industry News
Research Activities Launched at Fiona Stanley Hospital
With less than two months until the first patients enter Fiona Stanley Hospital in Western Australia, a major milestone has been realised with the launch of research activities. Health Minister Kim Hames launched the Warren Jones Institute for Community Health and Medical Research, established as a joint endeavour withthe $2 billion Fiona Stanley Hospital to raise funds and provide financial support for medical research, scholarships and research education. [ + ]
Cell Discovery Brings Blood Disorder Cure Closer
A cure for a range of blood disorders and immune diseases is in sight, according to scientists who have unravelled the mystery of stem cell generation. [ + ]
Experts Explain Why Worm Infections Can Help Treat Autoimmune Diseases
[caption id="attachment_8906" align="alignright" width="138"] The peptide from parasitic worms called AcK1 was shown to dampen the immune system[/caption] [ + ]
Light at the end of the tunnel for persistent pain sufferers
For the 3.5 million Australians who live with persistent pain, new research into using light to turn pain on and off could literally be the light at the end of the tunnel, writes Karyn Markwell from the Australian Pain Management Association (APMA). [ + ]
ANMF says No Deal on any Co-payments
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) says nurses and midwives won’t agree to any co-payments for GP visits or other services - our healthcare system is for everyone. [ + ]
New Medical Training Facility at Wagga Wagga Rural Clinical School
[caption id="attachment_8888" align="alignright" width="200"] Wagga Wagga Rural Clinical School[/caption] [ + ]
New Research Show No One-Size-Fits-All all Approach will Treat Clinical Depression
Research led by the University of Adelaide has resulted in new insights into clinical depression that demonstrate there cannot be a "one-size-fits-all" approach to treating the disease. [ + ]
Pharmacists must not let standards slip
A disturbing statistic has emerged from an audit of the National Return of Unused Medicines (NatRUM) which indicates pharmacists may be letting their standards slip in some very important areas involving patient safety. [ + ]
The Queensland Plan Puts Spotlight on Health Prevention
The Heart Foundation has applauded the release of the Queensland Plan, by Premier Newman, on its aim for Queensland to be the leader on health prevention in Australia. [ + ]
Pharmacist Guide to Cultural Responsiveness with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
A guide to cultural responsiveness with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People has been published to ensure pharmacists and pharmacy staff are aware of the health beliefs, practices, culture and linguistic needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities. [ + ]
Senate Inquiry on Out of Pocket Costs for Healthcare Consumers
A Senate Inquiry on out-of-pocket expenses for healthcare consumers has seen Australia's leading health organisations and associations present submissions. [ + ]
Rise in Diagnostic Imaging Tests Ordered by GPs
[caption id="attachment_5130" align="alignright" width="200"] Head x-ray, brain in MRI[/caption] [ + ]
Governments Urged to Support Pain Sufferers in National Pain Week
At the start of National Pain Week 2014 (21–27 July), the Australian Pain Management Association (APMA), is calling on state governments and health representatives to support and promote APMA’s national network of pain-support groups, which provide hope, education and practical strategies to thousands of pain sufferers. [ + ]
Australian Smoking Rates at Record Lows
New data showing a record fall in smoking rates confirms that Australia is on track to achieve major reductions in smoking-related diseases, Cancer Council Australia said today. [ + ]
Health Workers Walk off The Job at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
More than 500 health workers have walked off the job at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in the first of a series of rolling 12-hour stoppages. [ + ]
