Reducing the Risk of Lynch Syndrome
09 July, 2015 by Sharon SmithA paper published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association led by researchers from the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, reveals that women with one child are 60% less likely to develop uterine cancer, compared with women with no children, and even lower for women with more than one child.
A Man Walks Into a Bar … and Picks up a Superbug
25 June, 2015 by Sharon SmithThe NPS MedicineWise short film competition #SaveTheScript run in conjunction with Tropfest was held in Sydney last night, with the winners announced. Participants were briefed to make a 45-second film about the threat of antibiotic resistance, and the winning film by OneWay Pictures entitled The Pick Up is an amusing and sexy take on a serious situation.
Call for National Oral Health Scheme
02 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Dental Association (ADA) is calling for the introduction of an oral health scheme focused on disadvantaged older Australians.
Population Study Reveals Bone and Joint Problems
09 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe University of Adelaide has conducted one of the largest population health studies in rural Australia, highlighting an issue with bone and joint problems.
Health Ombudsman to Report on Hospital Waiting Lists
27 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe performance of Queensland public hospitals in reducing surgical waiting lists and treating patients on time will soon be audited and reported by the independent Health Ombudsman.
Pharmacist of the Year Awards Announced
10 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has announced its award recipients for 2014.
One in Four Inpatients Affected by Diabetes
15 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithAn Australian-first study has found the prevalence of diabetes in Melbourne hospitals is higher than previously thought, with one in four inpatients affected by the condition.
AMA Welcomes Shrinking Elective Surgery Wait Lists, but Transparency Still Lacking
18 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithAMA Victoria has welcomed today’s State Government announcement that elective surgery waiting lists are at a four year low, but ongoing data transparency is still needed for Victorians still waiting for surgery.
New Medical Training Facility at Wagga Wagga Rural Clinical School
05 August, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_8888" align="alignright" width="200"] Wagga Wagga Rural Clinical School[/caption]
Dental Decay Recognised as a Chronic Disease
30 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithDental decay is a chronic disease. Dentists have always known it. Now the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has confirmed it in their report: Australia’s Health 2014.
Self Funding of Higher-cost Medicines Needs Public Discussion
26 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithWith self funding of higher-cost medicines becoming more common in Australia, leading health authorities are calling for public discussion on the issue.
Stem Cells from Teeth Grow to Resemble Brain Cells
01 May, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_7666" align="alignright" width="166"] Dr Kylie Ellis.Photo by Jennie Groom[/caption]
Vaccine to Protect Against Middle Ear Infection is a Possibility
26 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithWith middle ear infection the most common infection in children under the age of five, the news that a team of international researchers has moved a step closer to developing a vaccine to protect against it, is encouraging.
Giving patients the information they need - Medical imaging consent
18 December, 2013 by ahhb[caption id="attachment_6185" align="alignright" width="200"] ‘Information about the risks of medical imaging services can and should be provided at appropriate times from the beginning to the end of this journey.’[/caption]
Minister Plibersek Supports ‘Patient Centred Medical Home’ Model
27 March, 2013 by Ryan MccannThe Minister for Health and Ageing, The Hon. Tanya Plibersek, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to exploring key elements of general practice as the Patient-Centred Medical Home (PCMH).
