Get it in Black and White Campaign aims to Help People Plan Ahead
11 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithGet it in Black and White, an Australian-first campaign, is encouraging Australians to find out what medical or health treatment their parent would or would not want.
Women with Diabetes Have Higher Risk of Stroke than Men With Diabetes
10 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithA review of more than 64 studies has shown that women with diabetes have a 27 per cent higher risk of stroke than men with diabetes.
World Glaucoma Week Promotes Importance of Regular Eye Examinations
10 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithWith this week being World Glaucoma Week, (9-15 March) the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is encouraging the public to recognise the importance of regular eye examinations.
Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism Spectrum Disorders Launched
10 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithIn a bid to improve the understanding of autism and to assist people with autism and their families, Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane (pictured right) has officially launched the new Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
AMA Releases Updated Position Statement on Women's Health
05 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Medical Association has released an updated Position Statement on Women’s Health, which includes the impact that domestic violence and sexual assault has on women’s health.
NHMRC Releases Resource Outlining Risks and Benefits of PSA Testing
05 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithTo help inform discussions between health practitioners and their patients about the early detection of prostate cancer, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released a resource outlining the risks and benefits of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) testing.
Grattan Institute Report Reveals $1Billion For Better Health Care
05 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithA new Grattan Institute Report, Controlling Costly Care: a Billion-Dollar Hospital Opportunity reveals a better pricing system for public hospital treatment will show where costs are too high, and free up $1 billion for better health care.
Charles Sturt University Delivers First Vaccination Training to Pharmacists
04 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithCharles Sturt University (CSU) has delivered the first vaccination training to pharmacists under a revised program created with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, NSW Branch.
Australian Brain Initiative Could Be First to Develop a Bionic Brain
25 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithAustralia could be the first country to develop a bionic brain, according to the Inspiring smarter brain research in Australia report, to be launched today by Health Minister Peter Dutton.
National Disability Insurance Scheme Workforce Strategy on Track
20 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Government has kick-started the process for developing a National Disability Insurance Scheme Workforce Strategy with a report into workforce issues being undertaken by National Disability Services (NDS).
Pharmacists Enter Debate on Future of Australia's Health System
20 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has taken up Minister for Health Peter Dutton's call for frank debate about the future of Australia's health system.
TGA issues Warning on Soft Gel Capsules
20 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a warning to health professionals and consumers advising that medicines that come in the form of soft gel capsules may pose a choking risk for children, especially those aged under five years.
Public Forum on Racism and Culture as Social Determinants
19 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithAround 70 people from the health and community sectors will gather in Melbourne tomorrow for a public forum on Racism and Culture as Social Determinants. The forum is being hosted by the national Social Determinants of Health Alliance (SDOHA).
CHF Tells Senate Inquiry that Medical Co-payments Should Not Be Introduced
18 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Consumers Health Forum has today told the Senate inquiry in the Commission of Audit that medical co-payments should not be introduced.
New Mental Health Facility will Deliver Services for Sydney Region
18 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithUp to 1900 people experiencing mental health issues will have access to rehabilitation with the development of a new pu-pose designed facility in Camperdown, Sydney.
