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.
Stem Cells From Hip Replacements Used in Regenerative Medicine
31 January, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_6664" align="alignright" width="200"] Study leader Professor Melissa Knothe Tate, the Paul M Trainor Chair in Biomedical Engineering at UNSW[/caption]
Hearing Health Services Prove Positive in Indigenous Communities
31 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithMiddle 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).
QUT Scientists Making Significant Inroads Into Treating Ovarian Cancer
30 January, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_6622" align="alignright" width="200"] Distinguished Professor Judith Clements and her team have identified enzymes that make ovarian cancer resistant to chemotherapy. Photo QUT.[/caption] QUT scientists are making significant inroads into understanding the deadliest form of ovarian cancer after identifying two enzymes that make it resistant to chemotherapy.
Stepping on - A multifaceted program reducing the rate of falls
27 January, 2014 by ahhbFalling in older age is not uncommon and unfortunately it can have devastating consequences, not just the immediate effects of an injury, but loss of confidence and the capacity to do less. For some it starts a downward trajectory that can lead to having to give up living at home and move into a care environment. Lindy Clemson, Professor in Ageing and Occupational Therapy at The University of Sydney, shares her groundbreaking work with Stepping On, a program which has had international reach
General practitioners concerns with the PCEHR program are understated
20 January, 2014 by ahhbIn mid-October an interesting press release appeared from United General Practice Australia (UGPA), the peak body representing GPs. Titled UGPA Calls on Government to Address Clinical Utility of the PCEHR as an urgent Priority, the release highlighted the General Practitioners’ Concerns. Dr David More addresses its key points and shares his thoughts.
