How the Pathway model took pressure off Vic hospitals
23 March, 2022Faced with a rising wave of infections, a Melbourne hospital, a primary health network and a community organisation created a system that supported thousands of lives.
Low levels of folate may increase dementia risk: research
16 March, 2022Low levels of folate (vitamin B9) in the blood may be linked to a heightened risk of dementia and death from any cause in older people, reveals new research.
Aged care and the great reset
28 February, 2022 by Sean Rooney, CEO, LASAThe aged-care sector has begun to emerge from the challenges encountered over the summer from the COVID-19 Omicron wave.
Isolated, confused and depressed: the pandemic's toll on people with dementia and their carers
25 February, 2022The COVID pandemic has had a huge impact on people living with dementia and their family carers around the world. Our study found people with dementia experienced worse symptoms after the pandemic began.
Mobile health unit to support regional miners, medical providers
21 February, 2022A new mobile health unit will help with the early detection of mine dust lung diseases.
New Alzheimer's drug — science, not desperation should guide approval: experts
21 February, 2022Alzheimer's medication aducanumab is under review by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Health professionals urged not to delay weight-centric conversations
18 February, 2022As rates of overweight and obesity are continuing to climb in Australia, Cancer Council Victoria is urging health professionals not to delay weight-centric conversations.
NWMPHN calls for urgent structural changes to primary care
16 February, 2022Melbourne GPs and their staff are under incredible strain after two years of pandemic response, and the situation is expected to worsen over coming months, says NWMPHN.
Site announced for new south Brisbane satellite hospital
15 February, 2022Eight Mile Plains has been named as the final location for the Queensland Government's $265 million Satellite Hospitals Program, adding to the six other locations already identified across the south-east.
Alzheimer's: disease cost set to rise by 70% to $26.6bn
11 February, 2022The cost of Alzheimer’s disease is projected to rise by more than 70% to around $26.6 billion over the next 20 years.
SA Health, Flinders Uni test new dietary tool for cancer patients
09 February, 2022A new dietary tool to quickly and accurately assess micronutrient levels aims to help cancer patients fight disease, according to Flinders University researchers.
Risk management in emergency care with timely test results review
03 February, 2022 | Supplied by: My Emergency DoctorSevere staff shortages, a surge in Omicron cases and an ageing population have put our already-stretched emergency departments and health system under enormous pressure.
Registered nurse and head of international care consultancy receives OAM
31 January, 2022Peter Bewert has been awarded an OAM for his service to the betterment of care for older persons.
How data can help prevent overdiagnosis
24 January, 2022 by Dr Daniel Capurro, Dr Douglas Pires and Dr Simon CoghlanCan knowing too much harm us? When it comes to medicine, in some cases, yes, absolutely.
Polypharmacy management
21 January, 2022 by Mansi GandhiPolypharmacy affects about one million older people, aged over 70 years, in Australia and as the population ages and the number of people living with multiple health conditions rises, the rates are set to increase.
