Adults Suffering From Asbestos Related Diseases Invited to Take Part in Study
07 June, 2013 by Ryan MccannAdults suffering from asbestos-related diseases are needed to participate in a University of Queensland study on the role nutrition plays in the quality of life for patients diagnosed with asbestosis or mesothelioma.
Dementia Research Boosted with New Funding For Queensland Centre
06 June, 2013 by Ryan MccannThe Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research at The University of Queensland has received a significant $9 million n funding from the Queensland Government.
Sydney Researchers Make Breakthrough in Fetal Immune Programming
06 June, 2013 by Ryan MccannSydney Researchers have made an exciting breakthrough to being able to predict and implement preventative measures for common diseases, such as diabetes and asthma, before a baby is born.
Mentally ill Australians Have Shorter Life Expectancy
31 May, 2013 by Ryan MccannA joint study by the University of Queensland and The University of Western Australia shows that mentally ill Australians are dying an average of 16 years earlier than the general population.
Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis Changed Considerably
31 May, 2013 by Ryan MccannThe Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) s report A Snapshot of Rheumatoid Arthritis show management of the disease has changed considerably over the last decade.
More Allied Health Graduates Are Taking Up Rural Jobs
30 May, 2013 by Ryan MccannMore than a third of allied health students who completed a rural placement are now working in rural and remote Australia, according a new survey by Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH).
Call For Mandatory Malnutrition Testing in Aged Care Facilities
30 May, 2013 by Ryan MccannResearch presented at the Dietitian Association of Australia’s national conference has shown one in five ACT aged care residents are malnourished.
MS Australia Celebrates $1million Investment
29 May, 2013 by Ryan MccannMultiple Sclerosis Australia has real reason to celebrate World MS Day on 29 May after the announcement of a $1 million investment by the Australian Government to its research arm, Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA).
Kidney Health Australia Encourages Early Diagnosis
28 May, 2013 by Ryan MccannKidney Health Australia has called for increased education, awareness and support to aid in the early detection of chronic kidney disease.
Pathology Day Engages Community
28 May, 2013 by Ryan MccannThe Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) will celebrate the important work of pathologists during its inaugural Pathology Day today.
Record Number of Australians Now Covered by Private Hospital Insurance
26 May, 2013 by Ryan MccannThe latest data released by the Private Health Insurance Administration Council (PHIAC), shows private hospital cover has reached a new high, with almost 10.8 million Australians covered.
Babies at High Risk of Cerebral Palsy
24 May, 2013 by Ryan MccannA new General Movements Assessment (GMA) is being rolled out across Australia to identify babies at high risk of cerebral palsy.
Rise in hospitalisations for osteoarthritis
23 May, 2013 by Ryan MccannThe hospitalisation rate for Australians with osteoarthritis has risen by 25 per cent over the 10 years to 2010-11, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Stroke is Twice as Likely in Women with Depression
22 May, 2013 by Ryan MccannMiddle-aged women who have depression are almost twice as likely to have a stroke as women the same age who are not depressed, according to new research from The University of Queensland.
BSI Strengthens its Position in Australia
18 May, 2013 by Ryan MccannBritish Standards Institution has announced it has completed acquisition of NCS International (NCSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of The National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia.
