Diagnose Your Cough with an App
22 July, 2015 by Sharon SmithCough into this phone please: The University of Queensland has developed a mobile application that allows for the diagnosis of respiratory conditions such as pneumonia and asthma based on an algorithm that uses the sound of the patient’s cough for recognition.
Sleep Awareness Week Seeks Survey Participants
06 July, 2015 by Sharon SmithMore than two million Australian adults - over 10% of the population - suffer from a sleep disorder, clinical insomnia or sleep apnea. Sleep disorders cost the Australian economy more than $5.1 billion per year. The reduction in life quality caused by sleep disorders has a further cost equivalent of $31.4 billion a year.
The Evolving Health Workplace
01 July, 2015 by ahhbAustralasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine certification program
17 June, 2015 by ahhbNew Regions to Deliver the Australian General Practice Training Program
09 April, 2015 by Petrina SmithGeneral Practice Registras Australia (GPRA) supports the plan to establish a new profession-led General Practice Training Advisory Committee to provide advice to the government on GP training policy and delivery. The advisory committee will include representatives from GPRA, RACGP, ACRRM, GPSA as well as an independent Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander GP.
Survey to Improve Nutritional Advice for Patients
30 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithHow much confidence GPs have in providing nutritional advice to patients is the subject of research by Griffith University’s Dr Lauren Ball.
Bringing star quality to weight management education
28 March, 2015 by ahhbInternational Universities Combine to form PharmAlliance
16 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThree international universities, including Melbourne's Monash University are combining resources to create the PharmAlliance partnership.
Young Doctors Encouraged to Go Rural
12 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithA new national Go Rural campaign targeting young doctors will be launched this week, promoting the benefits of rural practice.
Early Exposure to Palliative Care Benefits Medical Students
11 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithA survey of medical students has found that those who were exposed to training in palliative care early in their studies benefited greatly from the experience.
Resources Launched for Blood Pressure Measurement and Management
10 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithNPS MedicineWise has launched its latest program—Blood pressure: what’s changing in how we measure, manage and monitor—which provides health professionals with resources in blood pressure assessment and management.
Using Team Building to Create Cheer for Children with Cancer
10 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithTeam building activities are a good way to inspire staff, but for Horizon Foundation, it's a way to give some cheer to children with cancer.
Continuing professional development is more than mandatory
04 February, 2015 by ahhbMaps Available to Identify Doctor Shortages
03 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithNew District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) maps have been launched to identify regions where there are doctor shortages and improve recruitment processes.
