RACGP encourages trainee GPs to go rural
26 August, 2020The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is encouraging future GPs to undertake their training in a rural or remote community in 2021.
Hospital trials show low-cost tools help reduce medical errors
25 August, 2020A series of trials run in Victorian hospitals over three years reveal that simple, low-cost behavioural interventions could help reduce the risk of avoidable medical errors.
New frailty index to benefit aged care
24 August, 2020A new frailty index is set to improve aged-care and health outcomes in vulnerable older Australians.
Cork and Canvas offers free online art classes for frontline workers
20 August, 2020Cork and Canvas is offering free online paint and sip sessions to Australia's dedicated frontline workers, to convey gratitude and help relieve stress during the COVID-19 crisis.
Football club partnership champions healthy lifestyles
19 August, 2020Life and health insurance provider AIA Australia has become the official life, health and wellbeing partner for North Melbourne Football Club.
Hub launches to support mental health of health professionals
19 August, 2020Black Dog Institute has launched TEN (The Essential Network) — a multifaceted e-health hub, developed by health professionals for health professionals.
Aspirin linked to gastrointestinal bleeding in over 70s
14 August, 2020An international study has found that prolonged daily aspirin use increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding by at least 60% in people aged 70 and over.
e-health tool targets mental health of those with intellectual disability
14 August, 2020UNSW Sydney's 3DN has launched MySigns — a tool to support the mental health assessment of people with intellectual disability and communication difficulties.
HAPEE initiative works with Indigenous communities to improve hearing health
10 August, 2020Hearing Australia is working with regional, rural and remote communities across Australia to address the high rates of hearing loss in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Beyond Blue launches 24/7 pandemic support service
07 August, 2020Beyond Blue has partnered with Accenture and Medibank to develop a 24/7 Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service to meet the surge in demand for its services.
Interpreter boost reduces patient self-discharge
05 August, 2020A study conducted at Royal Darwin Hospital has found that increased use of Aboriginal interpreters was associated with a decrease in patients leaving treatment early.
PI Therapy as effective as CBT in depression/anxiety
05 August, 2020A treatment for depression and anxiety developed at Murdoch University has been shown to be as effective as cognitive behaviour therapy, the current gold standard.
12 dementia risk factors that could prevent or delay dementia
04 August, 2020Less education in early life, hearing loss in mid-life and smoking in later life were associated with the greatest proportion of dementia cases in the population.
Peerless Foods Vita-lite Canola Spread portion control 10 g
01 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Peerless HoldingsVita-lite Canola Spread is a cholesterol-free, dairy-free, vegan, halal spread with no artificial colours or flavours.
Why your office chair is harming your health
29 July, 2020What would you say if someone told you that you spend an average of 6.3 hours every day damaging your health?
