Health Groups Lobby to Improve Unhealthy Eating Habits
20 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithFour major lobbying groups have come together to voice their concern on the unhealthy eating habits of Australians, following the release of a new nationwide poll.
Infection Control Measures are Reducing Serious Infection
19 December, 2014 by Ryan MccannIn recent years, there has been a concerted effort in Australia and internationally to decrease the incidence of healthcare associated infections (HAIs). One specific HAI, Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SAB) has been a particular focus to governments in Australia and overseas. In part, this may be due to this infection being considered largely preventable in the context of healthcare provision, writes Dr Brett Mitchell.
Cleaning up hospital laundry services
22 October, 2014 by ahhbGlobal Epidemic of Diabetes is Hampering Progress in Tuberculosis Control
04 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe rapid increase in rates of type 2 diabetes* in low- and middle-income countries where tuberculosis (TB) is endemic could hamper global efforts to control and eliminate TB, according to a new three-part Series about TB and diabetes, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
Debate Encouraged on Role of Pharmacists in Primary Care
03 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Consumers' Health Forum says the AMA's concerns about the Pharmacy Guild proposal for the Federal Government to fund pharmacies to provide cholesterol and blood pressure checks, vaccinations, and non-prescription treatments for minor ailment, raises some important questions about the role of pharmacists in primary care in Australia and negotiations around the 6th community pharmacy agreement.
Surgeons Concerned by Reports of Out-of-pocket Costs Incurred by Patients
29 July, 2014 by Petrina SmithDonateLife Electronic Donor Record System Announced
13 July, 2014 by Petrina SmithA new national electronic donor record system to streamline organ and tissue donation processes across Australian hospital networks has been announced by Assistant Minister for Health Fiona Nash.
New AIHW report on Australia's health 2014 Released
25 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithLifestyle-related chronic diseases are the leading cause of illness, disability and death in Australia, according to the latest two-yearly national health report card from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Australian Surgeons Perform First Robotic Spinal Surgery in Southern Hemisphere
09 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithIn a Southern Hemisphere first, leading Australian orthopaedic and neurosurgeons have collaborated to perform the first robotic spinal surgery using state-of-the-art technology.
PSA Congratulates Emeritus Professor Andrew Gilbert on Australia Day Honour
28 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithFormer PSA Pharmacist of the Year and recipient of the PSA Lifetime Achievement Award, Emeritus Professor Andrew Gilbert, has been made a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day honours awards in recognition of his significant service to pharmacy as an educator, researcher and administrator, and for his service to professional organisations.
Graduate Diploma of Mammography Program Opens at Charles Sturt University
07 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithA new Graduate Diploma of Mammography program being offered by Charles Sturt University (CSU) aims to ease the pressures from a radiographer workforce shortage and increased demand for BreastScreen services.
Hydrogen Peroxide vapor enhances hospital disinfection of superbugs
11 April, 2013 by ahhbMilitary evacuates Bundaberg Hospital
31 January, 2013 by John ConnolePrime Minister Julia Gillard said federal authorities are working at every level with the state to help people get through the disaster.
