Articles
Bullying in the Workplace: The Conversation
Over a decade ago now, I read a research article that called bullying the “cancer” of the workplace. I’ve been wondering since then whether bullying is really serious enough to warrant that language - and what can be done about it. [ + ]
The Conversation on Medical Research in the Developing World
This article is part of a series The Conversation Africa is running on stem cell research and therapy. Read the rest of the series here. [ + ]
Yoga for Stroke Rehabilitation: The Conversation
One in six Australians will have a stroke in their lifetime. That’s about 51,000 strokes per year, or one every ten minutes. Worldwide, stroke is the second most common cause of premature death, after heart disease, and is the leading cause of disability among adults. [ + ]
Ethics in IVF Gender Selection: The Conversation
This article is part of a series The Conversation Africa is running on stem cell research and therapy. Read the rest of the series here. [ + ]
Cancer Drugs Will Become Terminal for Health Systems
Narcyz Ghinea, University of Sydney; Ian Kerridge, University of Sydney, and Wendy Lipworth, University of Sydney [ + ]
Meningococcal B Vaccine Rejected From PBS
The vaccine, which is currently recommended for infants at six weeks old plus two boosters, and 12 months old, and again at 15-19 years can cost up to $500 for a full dose including boosters. The government’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee has again rejected subsidising the vaccine on the PBS despite leaders in the field calling for the vaccine for the disease to be accessble to Australian families at a low price. [ + ]
Why People with HIV Volunteer for "Cure" Research
Jennifer Power, La Trobe University [ + ]
Medical Research Future Fund - A Nation-Building Opportunity
This article was published in our Spring 2014 edition of Australian Hospital and Healthcare Bulletin. In light of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) passing Senate last week, we have republished it to remind you of the key issues under discussion. [ + ]
Stress Leads to Chronic Illness and Premature Ageing
Professor Timothy Olds from the University of South Australia will present his findings next week that stress leads to chronic illnesses such as diabetes, stroke, asthma, heart disease, depression and osteoporosis as well as premature aging. [ + ]
Queensland Public Doctors Receive New Contract
Health Minister Cameron Dick said that the government had reached agreement with the doctors’ main bargaining bodies- Australian Salaried Medical Officers Federation Queensland as well as Together Queensland- over a new enterprise agreement. [ + ]
Fear-Based Health Information Makes New Mothers Anxious
Heather Rowe, Monash University and Jane Fisher, Monash University [ + ]
