Future GPs Call for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health to be an Election Priority
22 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe commencement of the National Aboriginal Primary Health Care Summit and the looming election has prompted future doctors and medical students to call on all politicians to make Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health a federal election priority.
AIHW Report Shows a Slow Rise in Injuries Resulting in Hospital Stays
21 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe number of injuries resulting in hospital stays has slowly risen over recent years, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report Trends in hospitalised injury, Australia 1999-00 to 2010-11.
Health Ombudsman to be Appointed in Queensland
21 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithWith the passing of the Health Ombudsman Bill in Parliament yesterday, a Health Ombudsman will be appointed to oversee the health complaints management system in Queensland and manage serious allegations against health practitioners.
Another Case of Meningococcal Disease in Western Australia
21 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe Western Australia Department of Health has reported another case of meningococcal disease, making it the 12th case in the state this year.
Telehealth research gets a $2.5m boost
20 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithHealthcare will soon be more accessible for more Australians with the announcement of a $2.5 million Federal Government grant to The University of Queensland to advance telehealth research.
Arthritis Website to Improve with Funding Boost
20 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithA University of Sydney arthritis website has received a funding boost from the federal government.
ANMF Commends Funding for Stroke Care and Active Ageing Projects
20 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation has commended the Federal Government announcements of funding for stroke care and active ageing projects.
Dr Mukesh Haikerwal Resigns from NEHTA
16 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithDr Mukesh Haikerwal has resigned from the National E-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA).
Griffith Health Institute Research offers New Hope for the Fight Against Breast Cancer
15 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithThere is new hope for the fight against breast cancer as Griffith Health Institute (GHI) research aims to target the disease with immune-based therapies.
Registrar's Wishlist Urges Government to Commit to Building General Practice
15 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithGeneral Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) is calling on all parties to commit to building general practice with a list of reccomendations and calls for action in five key areas.
New Published Research Could Help Treat and Prevent a Wide Range of Cancers
15 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithAn international team, including scientist from The University of Queensland and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, have published work that could help treat and prevent a wide range of cancers.
New Mums Needed for Biggest Type 1 Diabetes Study
14 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithResearchers in Adelaide are conducting the biggest Type 1 diabetes Study in the southern hemisphere and are recruiting new mothers in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia
Aged Care Must be an Election Issue says Australia's Biggest Health Union
14 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithAustralia’s biggest health union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), has renewed calls for major political parties and key independents to make aged care an election issue.
Cancer Council Calls for National Bowel Screening Program
14 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithCancer Council Australia has called for the next Australian Government to introduce a National Bowel Screening Program and help save 35,000 lives over the next four decades.
US Research Suggests Labour Induction Could Increase Risk of Autism
13 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithResearch carried out in the United States and published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests labour induction could increase risk of autism.
