Omega 3 and Antidepressants Could Help Avoid Dementia and Depression
25 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithOmega-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.
ANMF Calls For Health Minister to Help Combat Australia's Nursing Crisis
24 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe ANMF is calling on Federal Health Minister Peter Dutton to work with stakeholders to combat Australia's nursing crisis, following the release of a new report on health issues suffered by Australia's ageing nursing workforce.
Computer Model Developed for Simulating Cancer Tumour Growth and Treatment
20 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithA University of Adelaide PhD student has developed a computer model for simulating cancer tumour growth and treatment which is attracting interest from around the world as a first-line assessment of potential treatments.
Health and Medical Research Funding Grants Announced
19 February, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_6263" align="alignright" width="110"] Minister for Health Peter Dutton[/caption]
CHF Tells Senate Inquiry that Medical Co-payments Should Not Be Introduced
18 February, 2014 by Ryan MccannThe Consumers Health Forum has today told the Senate inquiry in the Commission of Audit that medical co-payments should not be introduced.
Policy Brief Highlights Effects of Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement on Australians' Health
18 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithA group of academics and non-government organisations has released a policy brief highlighting the potential effects of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) on the health of Australians.
GPs Encouraged to Check Patients Hearing Loss to Avoid Miscommunication
16 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithNearly one in four older Australians (21 per cent) say they experience difficulties when visiting their General Practitioner (GP) due to their hearing loss, according to new research by Australian Hearing.1
Australia's Nurses Oppose Introduction of Co-payment for People to Visit a GP
14 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe overwhelming majority of Australia’s nurses, midwives, assistants in nursing (AINs) and other members of the community strongly oppose plans to introduce a $6 co-payment for people to visit a general practitioner (GP), according to a new poll.
$100,000 Available for Sustainable Immunisation Ideas
14 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithAustralian immunisation providers are being called on by Sanofi Pasteur to submit original and sustainable immunisation ideas for their chance to win one of five $20,000 unrestricted educational sponsorships.
ANMF Fights Government Attempts to Abolish Penalty Rates
12 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has vowed to fight any attempts by the Abbott Government to abolish penalty rates and other workplace awards for nurses, midwives and assistants in nursing.
Health Institute Seeks Participants for Alzheimer's Disease Research
12 February, 2014 by Ryan MccannHope may be on its way for sufferers of Alzheimer’s Disease as the Griffith Health Institute seeks participants for new research.
Health Institute Seeks Participants for Alzheimer's Disease Research
10 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithHope may be on its way for sufferers of Alzheimer’s Disease as the Griffith Health Institute seeks participants for new research.
Off duty- Shaani Graves
08 February, 2014 by ahhbAudiology Manager & Audiology Student Coordinator, Monash Health
New MedicineList App for Managing Medicines
05 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithNPS MedicineWise has launched a new free app, MedicineList+, for Android and iOS devices which is designed to help patients know about and manage their medicines, as well as record important health information.
Food and health Dialogue Found Wanting
04 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithAustralian researchers evaluating the Federal Government's Food and Health Dialogue have praised it's aims but say it has a very week implementation plan.
