One in Four Adults are Vitamin D Deficient
15 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithAround four million adults were Vitamin D deficient in 2011 - 12 according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) . Ms Louise Gates, ABS Director of Health Statistics, said that while the rate of Vitamin D deficiency was relatively high - there were very few people who were severely deficient.
Aboriginal Oral Health Scholarships Launched
15 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithIn a bid to improve dental health in Aboriginal communities, The University of Sydney's Poche Centre for Indigenous Health has joined forces with other organisations to launch the Aboriginal Oral Health Scholarships.
Medical Board Continues to Fund Victorian Doctors' Health Program
14 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithAMA Victoria welcomes the Medical Board’s announcement that it will continue to fund the Victorian Doctors’ Health Program for a further three years, as it considers its adoption at a national level.
High Blood Pressure Still a Major Health Issue
09 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithOne in five adults have high blood pressure, despite more than $1billion being spent on managing the condition each year.
Smartphone App Monitors Parkinson's Disease Treatments
08 April, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_7441" align="alignright" width="200"] Dr Jackie Liddle[/caption]
Increase in Exercise Could Save $40 million a Year in Healthcare Costs
08 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithIf women increased their exercise, the Australian healthcare system could save $40 million a year, according to new research from The University of Queensland (UQ).
New Position Statement on Testing and Management of Lyme Disease
08 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) has released a new position statement surrounding the diagnostic testing and management of Lyme disease in Australia and New Zealand.
Gastric Banding Could Help in Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
08 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithGastric banding can play a vital role in the treatment of type 2 diabetes in people who are overweight but not obese, according to new research.
Artist in Residence Program Enriches Healthcare Environment
08 April, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_7415" align="alignright" width="200"] Waiting for the Present (Brian Sanstrom)[/caption]
Rate of Non-melanoma Skin Cancer Increases in Older Australians
03 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer has continued to increase in older Australians, however those under 45 have shown the first recorded drop.
World Health Organisations Declares Australia Measles Free
01 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithAustralia is among the first countries in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Western Pacific Region to be declared measles-free.
Southern Adelaide Health Alliance Launches First Round of Projects
01 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe first round of projects to give back healthy hours to the Southern Adelaide community has been announced by the Southern Adelaide Health Alliance (SAHA).
Research Consortium is Advancing the Understanding of Human Genes
27 March, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_7314" align="alignright" width="200"] UQ’s Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology associate professors Ernst Wolvetang and Christine Wells have spearheaded groundbreaking international DNA research.[/caption]
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.
