Take the Pledge to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
29 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithHealth professionals are being urged to take the pledge to fight antibiotic resistance after new research shows making a public commitment leads to significant improvements in antibiotic prescribing.
New CEO at National Heart Foundation of Australia
28 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe National Heart Foundation of Australia has appointed former Victorian SES Chief Mary Barry as the charity’s new National CEO.
Medical Workforce Shows Growth in Latest AIHW Report
24 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe medical workforce is continuing to grow, with increased supply across all regions of Australia, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Annual Gold Questionnaire Available to Pharmacists
24 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithOne of the pharmacy profession’s most popular education tools, the Annual Gold Questionnaire, is available exclusively online at the PSA website and will be available until 1 March 2014.
Non Toxic Treatment for Human Breast Cancer Being Developed
23 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithA University of Queensland researcher is developing a “Trojan horse” non-toxic treatment for human breast cancer.
Still a Grey Zone in Diagnostic Boundaries for Autism Spectrum Disorder
21 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithDespite changes implemented last year to modernise and clarify diagnostic boundaries for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there is still a 'grey zone' which could lead to both over and under diagnosis, according to a new overview of autism.
Ongoing Benefits in Making Risk Factors from Annual GP Health Checks
20 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithNew research from the University of Adelaide suggests there are ongoing benefits in managing risk factors from annual GP health checks, amid growing international concern that such check-ups do not improve patients' health.
World's Biggest Vitamin D Study Launched in Australia
16 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithQIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute scientists have launched one of the world’s biggest studies of vitamin D’s role in our health.
Protein Discovered that Could Stop Cancerous Cells Spreading
15 January, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_6334" align="alignright" width="200"] A potential cancer cell extruding from an epithelium. Courtesy of Yap Lab, UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience.[/caption]
Bullies and Victims Face Increased Risk of Developing Mental Health Problems
14 January, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_6318" align="alignright" width="200"] Clinical Research Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr James Scott . Photo supplied by University of Queensland[/caption]
Pharmacist Immunisation Research Program Piloted in Queensland
13 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Queensland Branches of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have announced the launch of a pilot pharmacist immunisation research program to be conducted across a number of community pharmacies the state.
Higher Risk of Birth Problems Using Assisted Reproductive Therapies
09 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithA University of Adelaide study has shown the risk of serious complications such as stillbirth, preterm birth, low birth weight and neonatal death is approximately twice as high for babies conceived by assisted reproductive therapies compared with naturally conceived babies.
Study Identifies Effective Medicines for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
06 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithAn international study has identified new genetic regions involved in rheumatoid arthritis which shed light on existing medicines that could be effective in treating the disease.
Rate of Golden Staph Cases in Public Hospitals has Dropped
20 December, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe national rate of 'golden staph', cases in public hospitals dropped between 2010-11 and 2012-13, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
The Next Generation: Assisting Emerging Doctors with Career Choices
18 December, 2013 by Ryan MccannGeneral Practice Registrars Australia is the peak body for the next generation of general practitioners. The organisation is committed to improving the health care for all Australians through excellence in education and training, and promoting general practice as the medical specialty of choice. Over recent years, GPRA has put together a strong engagement initiative to start a conversation with these new and emerging doctors through a program called GP First.
