Industry News
New Medicines Listed on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 April
Ten new medicines to treat a range of illnesses from rare forms of cancer to skin conditions will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 1 April. [ + ]
Link Between Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes Discovered
Researchers from the University of Melbourne have shown that there is an association between pancreatic cancer and diabetes. [ + ]
Olympus : Perfecting the art of Integration with Australia’s first glass modular procedure rooms at QEII Jubilee hospital
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New Report Highlights Urgency to Take Action against Antibiotic Resistance
A New report released by the National Health Performance Authority shows a prevalence of healthcare-associated Staphylococcus aureus or ‘Golden Staph’ bloodstream infections in Australian hospitals. [ + ]
Southern Hemisphere's Most Powerful Body Scanner Now Operating at UQ
The Southern Hemisphere's most powerful body scanner, capable of capturing extremely fine anatomical details, is now operating at The University of Queensland. [ + ]
Chronic Pain Research Provides New Insight Into Brain Response
University of Adelaide researchers say new insights into how the human brain responds to chronic pain could eventually lead to improved treatments for patients. [ + ]
Aged Care Approvals Round Expands Home Care Packages Program
Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) has welcomed the announcement by the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield, that the 2014 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) will expand the Home Care Packages program. [ + ]
World Glaucoma Week Promotes Importance of Regular Eye Examinations
With this week being World Glaucoma Week, (9-15 March) the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is encouraging the public to recognise the importance of regular eye examinations. [ + ]
Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism Spectrum Disorders Launched
In a bid to improve the understanding of autism and to assist people with autism and their families, Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane (pictured right) has officially launched the new Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). [ + ]
Dentist's Day Highlights The Field of Epigenetics as it Relates to Oral Health
In a new paper published in the Australian Dental Journal, researchers from the University of Adelaide's School of Dentistry have written about the current and future use of the field of epigenetics as it relates to oral health. [ + ]
NHMRC Releases Resource Outlining Risks and Benefits of PSA Testing
To help inform discussions between health practitioners and their patients about the early detection of prostate cancer, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released a resource outlining the risks and benefits of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) testing. [ + ]
Charles Sturt University Delivers First Vaccination Training to Pharmacists
Charles Sturt University (CSU) has delivered the first vaccination training to pharmacists under a revised program created with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, NSW Branch. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
