Victorian Alzheimer's Disease Patient First to be Treated with New Drug
29 January, 2015 by Petrina Smith
Stage Three of Fiona Stanley Hospital Includes State Burns Service
22 January, 2015 by Petrina Smith
Revised Immunisation Guidelines Released by PSA
21 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has released it's revised Practice guidelines for the provision of immunisation services within pharmacy to assist pharmacists in providing vaccinations to increase immunisation rates in the community.
Médecins Sans Frontières Lobbies Pharmaceutical Companies
21 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithMédecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) is urging the Australian Government to join the call for pharmaceutical companies to slash the price of the pneumococcal vaccine in developing countries.
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.
Pharmacy Competency Standards Feedback Required
19 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithFeedback is being sought from pharmacists, pharmacy organisations and non-pharmacy health organisations or individuals on the pharmacists' competency standards review.
Common Cold Study Investigates Relationship Between Temperature and Immune Response
07 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithA Yale University-led study may confirm the regularly contested notion that people are more likely to catch a common cold in cool-weather conditions.
World Heart Federation Announces New President
07 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe World Heart Federation has announced that Dr Salim Yusuf has begun his tenure as the new President of the organisation, following on from immediate Past-President, Prof. K. Srinath Reddy.
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.
Communication is the Key to Ensure Good Infection Prevention Outcomes
12 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithSimple, quality communication with patients is the key to ensuring infection prevention and control outcomes are improved.
Professor Jeff Hughes Awarded Prestigious Pharmaceutical Sciences Medal
12 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithProfessor Jeff Hughes has been awarded the 2014 Australasian Pharmaceutical Sciences Association (APSA) Medal, the highest accolade in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice.
Celebrating Princess Margaret Hospital For Children Milestones
10 December, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawA giant photographic timeline documenting the medical and social achievements of the Princess Margaret Hospital for Children (PMH) over more than 100 years has been unveiled, just as the state government prepares to open the new $1.2 billion Perth Children's Hospital in the new year.
NSW and Sydney Hospital Patients Satisfaction Levels Down
10 December, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawA quarterly report detailing feedback from patients about New South Wales' hospitals' performance has been released, and the results are not as positive as in the past, with increasing demand and patients with more severe illnesses and injuries leaving less satisfied.
Scientists Hope Naturally-Occurring Molecules Will One Day Treat Alzheimer's
09 December, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawUniversity of Adelaide researchers have begun conducting modelling of a variety of naturally-occurring molecules found in consumables like turmeric, green tea and ginger to hopefully treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease in the future.
