ACCC Institutes Proceedings Against Reckitt Benckiser
05 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has advised it has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Reckitt Benckiser (Australia) Pty Ltd (Reckitt Benckiser) regarding its Nurofen Specific Pain products.
Step Up and Close the Gap
04 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithCampaigners are urging all Australians to call for an end to health inequality by taking part in Close The Gap Day on Thursday 19 March.
Summit Calls for Increased Public Awareness of Dementia
04 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithA summit organised by Alzheimer's Australia has called for greater community awareness of dementia programs to reduce the fear, stigma and social isolation associated with the disease.
Co-payment Plan Dumped
03 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Federal Government has announced it will drop its GP co-payment plan.
Latest NSW Hospital Quarterly Report Released
03 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithNew South Wales' Public Hospitals have had an increase in volume according to the latest Hospital Quarterly report released by the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) today.
Inequity in Delivery of Mental Health Services Throughout Australia
02 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithA study into the delivery of mental health services shows that there is inequity and a lack of universality in Australia.
New Genetics Testing Standards Launched
27 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithNew standards on genetics testing have been released by The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) in conjunction with the Human Genetics Society of Australasia and the Human Variome Project.
Electronic Medication Management Systems are Cost Effective
27 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe cost of implementing electronic medication management systems is being offset by reduced adverse drug events, according to newly published research.
UPDATE - Patients Test Negative for Ebola
26 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe two children placed in isolation at Victoria's Royal Children's Hospital have returned negative test results for ebola virus disease.
Improvements Reported in Ear Conditions Among Indigenous Children
26 February, 2015 by Petrina Smith
Oxytocin Study Shows it has 'Sobering Up' Influences
25 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithIt seems the 'love' hormone oxytocin may do more than play a vital role in our social and sexual behaviour. It could be a useful influence on the reducing the intoxicating effect of alcohol.
Independent Hospital Pricing Authority Releases NEP and NEC
25 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe National Efficient Price (NEP) and National Efficient Cost (NEC) Determinations for Australian public hospital services for 2015-16 have been released by the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority.
New Chair Announced at NPS MedicineWise
25 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithMr Peter Turner has been appointed to the role of Chair of the NPS MedicineWise Board.
Aged Care Quality Advisory Council Announced
23 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithMembership of the Aged Care Quality Advisory Council has been announced, with former Parliamentary Secretary for Families and Community Services in the Victorian Government, Andrea Coote, as Chairperson.
Online Resource Improves Sexual Wellbeing Following Cancer Treatment
23 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithA world-first online resource, called Rekindle, is set to improve the sexual wellbeing of cancer survivors experiencing negative sexual changes after treatment.
