Switching Commonly Used Prescription Medicines to Over-The-Counter Could Save Billions
25 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe rescheduling of the most commonly used prescription medicines to over-the-counter (OTC) status could save the Australian healthcare system approximately $2.1 billion a year, according to a new study by the Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy, commissioned by the Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI).
Online Case Studies Help Professionals Understand New Oral Anticoagulants
18 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithWith the availability of newer oral anticoagulants, the latest online case study from NPS MedicineWise helps health professionals navigate this changing area and understand the range of treatment options for managing stroke prevention in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
Participants Required for Trial on Testosterone Shots and Diabetes Prevention
17 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithUniversity of Sydney researchers are seeking male participants for a novel trial assessing whether regular testosterone shots can prevent type 2 diabetes in men. The $4.8 million Testosterone for the prevention of Diabetes Mellitus (T4DM) study – the first of its kind in the world – is looking at the potential benefits of treating men with early signs of the condition (pre-diabetes) with testosterone supplements in conjunction with a dedicated weight-loss program.
Link Between Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes Discovered
17 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithResearchers from the University of Melbourne have shown that there is an association between pancreatic cancer and diabetes.
Engaging Men Seminar Addresses Why Fewer Men Use Health Services
14 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithIn an Australian first, the Engaging Men seminar will directly address the reasons why fewer men use health services, in an initiative men’s health researchers from the University of Western Sydney have hailed as long overdue.
New Report Highlights Urgency to Take Action against Antibiotic Resistance
13 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithA New report released by the National Health Performance Authority shows a prevalence of healthcare-associated Staphylococcus aureus or ‘Golden Staph’ bloodstream infections in Australian hospitals.
Changes to Commonwealth Privacy Legislation Effective From Today
12 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia have developed jointly a suite of resources to help pharmacists meet changes to Commonwealth Privacy legislation which are effective from today, 12 March
Nurses Support Introduction of Simpler Food Labelling System
11 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithAustralia’s largest health union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), is supporting the need for the introduction of a simpler, more transparent food labelling system.
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.
