Industry News
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. [ + ]
Hearing Health Services Prove Positive in Indigenous Communities
Middle ear conditions are still common among Indigenous children in the Northern Territory, but hearing health services have had positive effects, according to a report Futures in the Northern Territory: Hearing Health Services 2012-2013, released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). [ + ]
Doctors Prescribe FebFast to Raise Awareness of Excessive Alcohol Consumption
With excessive consumption of alcohol a concern in the community, AMA Victoria is proving to patients and themselves that a month without alcohol is just what the doctor ordered by participating in FebFast. [ + ]
Program Helping Teenagers Better Manage Diabetes Sees Success
A Griffith University and Gold Coast Health program to help teenagers better manage diabetes has seen success on the Gold Coast. [ + ]
New CEO at National Heart Foundation of Australia
The National Heart Foundation of Australia has appointed former Victorian SES Chief Mary Barry as the charity’s new National CEO. [ + ]
Annual Gold Questionnaire Available to Pharmacists
One of the pharmacy profession’s most popular education tools, the Annual Gold Questionnaire, is available exclusively online at the PSA website and will be available until 1 March 2014. [ + ]
Non Toxic Treatment for Human Breast Cancer Being Developed
A University of Queensland researcher is developing a “Trojan horse” non-toxic treatment for human breast cancer. [ + ]
