Researchers Take on Brain Cancer in New Research Program
01 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithGlioblastoma is the most common and the most lethal type of brain cancer – and at the moment, there is no cure for it. But that may change as two of Western Australia’s leading medical researchers take on a cancer whose victims usually only survive a few months after diagnosis.
Healthy Eating Programs a Good Investment
31 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithIndividuals with a higher socioeconomic status usually follow a healthy eating program and take better care of their health needs, while those on lower incomes are more likely to cut back on basic needs, according to recent research.
New Griffith Health Institute Professor Focusing on Whooping Cough Vaccine
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ANMF Criticises Government Cuts to Healthcare Spending
31 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has warned safe patient care will suffer in its criticism of the Abbot Government's cuts to healthcare spending.
Digitally-enabled Health System Reports Looks at Costs and Delivery of Care
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Grant Awarded to Examine use of Breast Milk Stem Cells for Regenerative Medicine
26 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithA researcher at The University of Western Australia has been awarded two major international grants to examine new horizons for regenerative medicine using breast milk stem cells.
Vaccine to Protect Against HIV and Hepatitis C Viruses Takes Important Step Forward
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Landmark Project Catalogues Human Variation Among Healthy Australians
25 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithResearchers from the University of Sydney are undertaking a landmark project to catalogue human variation among healthy Australians to help clinicians better diagnose disease, direct treatment and evaluate patient progress.
Conference Coverage
22 March, 2014 by Ryan MccannClick here to view all upcoming conferences in March and May
Grants Available for Novel Approaches to Treating Alzheimer's Disease
20 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithA new grant to encourage novel approaches to therapy for Alzheimer's disease has been established by the University of Sydney's Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund (SZCUF).
LASA Praises Government for Removing Commonwealth Building Certification Process
20 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithLeading Age Services Australia (LASA) has praised the Abbott Government for listening to LASA members and removing the Commonwealth building certification process.
ACCC Re-authorises Collective Bargaining Arrangements by the AMA
20 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a determination re-authorising a collective bargaining arrangement put forward by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) for ten years.
ACSA Celebrates Removal of Commonwealth Building Certification Process for Residential Aged Care
19 March, 2014 by Petrina Smith
Message from the consumers health forum of Australia
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