Research Aims to Assist Older Australians Achieve Dietary Targets
13 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithMeals on Wheels SA (MoWSA) is collaborating with major research institutes to conduct research on how best to assist older people achieve dietary targets and improve their nutritional health and wellbeing.
Macquarie Uni Awarded Funds for Project to Prevent Overdiagnosis
12 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithAn investigative study into the evaluation of disease and cost burdens of overdiagnosis has been announced as one of several new research projects within Macquarie University to be awarded an Australian Research Council (ARC) grant.
New Cancer Clinical Guidelines Launch Online
12 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithTwo new cancer clinical practice guidelines will be launched this week at national cancer meetings in Adelaide.
Experts Gather for International Arts and Health Conference
12 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithA clown doctor, death talker and poet are not the first people you’d think to look to to discuss ageing issues, but they are among 60 experts meeting atht eh 5th Annual International Arts and Health Conference today to do just that.
New Cancer Treatment Centre in Brisbane
07 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Cancer Research Foundation has granted The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute $2 million to establish a new cancer treatment centre in Brisbane.
Cap on Self-education Expenses has been Abolished
06 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe Treasurer, the Honourable Joe Hockey MP has announced today to permanently abolish the $2000 cap on self-education expenses.
Medical Volunteers Needed at Camp Quality
06 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithCamp Quality, Australia’s major children’s cancer charity, is experiencing a severe shortage of medical volunteers, meaning children living with cancer are missing out on essential support services.
Funding Granted for Dementia Study Involving Robots
04 November, 2013 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_5452" align="alignright" width="200"] Professor Takanori (right) is in Australia from Japan to meet with Professor Wendy Moyle (far left) to talk about the robots for dementia.[/caption]
Treatment of minor ailments and wound care requires review
04 November, 2013 by ahhbWound care and the treatment of minor ailments are important professional services provided by your local pharmacist, writes Grant Kardachi, president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
New Lung Imaging Approach Set To Reduce Surgery
31 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithA new approach to lung imaging is set to reduce surgery on benign nodules in the lung, according to a presentation at the World Conference on Lung Cancer in Sydney yesterday.
People With Diabetes Twice as Likely to Have a Disability - New AIHW Report
30 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithPeople with diabetes are twice as likely to have a disability as people without, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Breakthrough into How the Brain Decodes the Visual World
30 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithUniversity of Queensland (UQ) scientists have made a fundamental breakthrough into how the brain decodes the visual world.
World-first Device Offers New Insight into Life With a Cochlear Implant
30 October, 2013 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_5435" align="alignright" width="200"] credit: Effy Alexakis[/caption]
Breast Cancer Survey Highlights Misconceptions
29 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithThree out of four women did not identify physical activity, healthy body weight and alcohol consumption as key factors in reducing the risk of breast cancer, according to survey results released by Cancer Australia.
New Resource to Help Indigenous Women Cope with the Breast Cancer Journey
29 October, 2013 by Petrina Smith