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Blocking Dengue Fever With Bacteria
Research conducted at the University of Melbourne, in collaboration with international researchers, has tested a novel way to block dengue virus using Wolbachia, an insect bacterium. [ + ]
Funding Extended for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Organisations
Approximately 160 alcohol and drug treatment organisations have had their funding extended until 30 June 2016. [ + ]
Report on Leading Causes of Death in Australia
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Australia, with dementia and Alzheimer's Disease now outranking cerebrovascular disease. [ + ]
World's Largest Anorexia Nervosa Study Calls for Volunteers
Australians either living with or having recovered from anorexia nervosa, are being asked to participate in the world’s largest and most rigorous genetic investigation into the illness. The Anorexia Nervosa Genetics Initiative (ANGI) aims to identify the genes that play a role in causing the serious and potentially life-threatening illness, affecting an estimated 53,000 Australians.1,2 [ + ]
New Information Sheet on Surgical Fees
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) has developed an information sheet to support patients and referring doctors on the issues surrounding surgical fees. [ + ]
Advanced Health Research and Translation Centres Announced
The first ever National Health and Medical Research Council Advanced Health Research and Translation Centres have been announced. [ + ]
Finalists for the 2015 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards Announced
Finalists for the 2015 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards have been announced. [ + ]
Health Groups Oppose Budget Cuts to Health Flexible Funds
Peak organisations from the health and community sectors are calling on the Australian Government to scrap plans to cut nearly $200 million in funding from the Health Flexible Funds. [ + ]
New AIHW Report: Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease-Australian facts: risk factors
A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that two-in-three Australian adults have at least three or more risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes or chronic kidney disease. [ + ]
National Health and Medical Research Council Grants Announced
The outcomes of $123.5 million worth of National Health and Medical Research Council grants have been announced. [ + ]
David Tune Announced As Aged Care Sector Committee Chair
Assistant Minister for Social Services Senator Mitch Fifield has announced the appointment of Mr David Tune AO PSM as Chair of the Government’s Aged Care Sector Committee. [ + ]
PSA Excellence Awards Accepting Nominations Now
Nominations for the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia prestigious Awards for Excellence, recognised widely as the pharmacy profession’s most sought-after awards, are now open. [ + ]
Report Findings On GP Visit Frequencies
More than one-third of Australians (35.3%) went to a GP six or more times in 2012–13, the latest report from the National Health Performance Authority has found. [ + ]
Global Review Of Sepsis Necessary
After a study done in Australia and New Zealand found that one in eight patients with infections severe enough to require admission into intensive care didn't meet current criteria, experts have called for a global review of guidelines. [ + ]
