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The National Heart Foundation of Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to subsidise a chronic heart failure medicine, saying it will help improve the quality of life for many of the 300,000 people living with the debilitating disease. [ + ]

The new paediatric ward and playground at the $2billion Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) in Perth has been unveiled. [ + ]

An international team of engineers and biologists has developed a new technique that could lead to improved infection diagnosis for cystic fibrosis patients. [ + ]

Four projects set to increase adult immunisation rates across Australia have received funding through the GSK 2013 Adult Immunisation Grants. The winning applicants identified a need in their local community and submitted a proposal to help raise immunisation rates amongst “at risk” populations. The projects cover expectant or new parents and family members, travellers visiting friends and relatives, Korean migrants and local homeless populations. Each winner showcased innovative and creative thinking via their submission.  The winners were announced at the National Primary Health Care Conference on the Gold Coast and they each received $20,000 to help implement their proposed adult immunisation project in 2014. The four winning grants in each category were: [ + ]

NPS MedicineWise is urging health professionals to pledge their commitment to preserve the miracle of antibiotics and reshape consumer expectations during Antiobiotic Awareness Week this week (18 - 24 November). [ + ]

LASA National Board met with Minister Kevin Andrews to discuss key issues affecting the industry. [ + ]

The number of palliative care-related hospital admissions rose by 49 per cent between 2001-02 and 2010-11, according to the report Palliative care services in Australia 2013 released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). [ + ]

Australians continue to pay more for pharmaceuticals than consumers in other countries, although the introduction of generic medicines has contributed to some lowering of prices, according to research published in this month's edition of the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association’s journal, The Australian Health Review. [ + ]

Patients needing more time to discuss chronic disease management, mental healthcare and preventive health issues with their doctors are potentially missing out, as new research shows that long GP consultations are on the decline. [ + ]

Health professionals should be better equipped to address the psychosexual needs of gynaecological cancer patients, according to research to be presented at an international cancer conference today (14/11). [ + ]

While more men are being diagnosed with prostate cancer, survival rates are high and are improving, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]