National Health Response Update to Hepatitis A
19 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithWith 13 cases of Hepatitis A already recorded in Australia, the Department of Health is coordinating a national health response.
New Discovery May Minimise Damage of Stroke
19 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithResearchers at the West Australian Stroke Research Group have discovered certain peptides are able to limit brain damage after a stroke.
Biomarker Discovery for Bowel Cancer
19 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithClinicians will be able to distinguish rectal and bowel cancer patients who will do well after surgery from those who may subsequently die from their disease, following the discovery of a biomarker.
Researching Cancer Risk for Transplant Patients
18 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithUniversity of Adelaide researchers are working on a study to help understand why transplant patients are more likely to develop cancer than the general population.
AHPRA Introduces Hair Testing For Drugs, International Criminal History Check
17 February, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawThe Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has announced that mandatory hair testing for all practitioners with substance-related impairment will be introduced in July this year.
Potential Treatment for Autoinflammatory Diseases Discovered
17 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe latest discovery at the University of Queensland, announced today, has the potential to inspire new treatments for arthritis, multiple sclerosis and autoinflammatory diseases.
New Resource for Residential Care Facilities
17 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithA new resource launched by researchers from the University of Western Australia's Centre for Health and Ageing is designed to assist people living and working in residential care facilities.
Radiation Therapy Proves Effective for Prostate Cancer
13 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithWith research showing radiation therapy is a highly effective treatment option for prostate cancer, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists is urging the Government to properly reimburse IMRT so it is available for all patients who would benefit.
Adelaide Researchers Make Major Cerebral Palsy Discovery
12 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe long-held belief that cerebral palsy occurs when a child experiences a lack of oxygen during birth or pregnancy has been thrown by new research which shows it could be in the genes.
$100,000 Worth Of Grants For Unique, Sustainable Immunisation Ideas
11 February, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawThe Sanofi Pasteur Vaxigrants program has put out a call to immunisation providers in Australia to submit sustainable, replicable ideas for immunisation programs that the company could potentially offer one of four $25,000 grants.
Close the Gap Progress Report Released
11 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithClose the Gap Campaign co-chairs Mick Gooda and Kirstie Parker have released the 2015 Close the Gap Progress and Priorities Report and presented key recommendations which would lead to improved treatment and management of chronic health conditions in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Close The Gap Campaign Progress
11 February, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawTo coincide with the Prime Minister's annual report card on progress in reducing Indigenous disadvantage, the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA), member of the Close the Gap campaign, has released its 2015 Close the Gap Progress and Priorities Report.
New Online Tool to Support Patients with Fatigue
11 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithNPS MedicineWise has produced a new online tool to support health professionals dealing with patients with fatigue.
Drop in Organ Donations in 2014
11 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithOrgan donations dropped in 2014 by three percent, taking the number from 391 donors in 2013 to 378 organ donors in 2014.
