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Research Links Fat Cells With Prostate Cancer, Could Lead To Better Treatments
New research indicating a link between obesity and prostate cancer could see a reduction in the need for radical treatments among Australian men. [ + ]
Probability of Ebola Entering Australia has Reduced
The probability of Ebola entering Australia by 1 July 2015 has reduced considerably according to a study published by the University of Adelaide. [ + ]
Communication is the Key to Ensure Good Infection Prevention Outcomes
Simple, quality communication with patients is the key to ensuring infection prevention and control outcomes are improved. [ + ]
General Practice Students Concerned Graduates Will be Deterred by Co-Payment
General Practice students have raised concern the co-payment model will deter medical graduates from pursuing a career in general practice. [ + ]
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse has Nursing Jobs on Offer
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse has opportunities for nurses in a variety of positions. [ + ]
Primary Health Care Nurses Call for Greater Recognition
The release of the National Health Performance Authority (NHPA) report, Healthy Communities: GP care for patients with chronic conditions in 2009-2013, has prompted the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) to call for greater recognition in the management of chronic disease. [ + ]
National Health Performance Authority Report Indicates GPs Manage Patients Differently Across Geographical Areas
An inaugural report by the National Health Performance Authority provides insights into how GPs manage patients with chronic conditions across different geographical areas. [ + ]
Port Macquarie Base Hospital Officially Opened
The new and expanded Port Macquarie Base Hospital has been officially opened by the Federal Assistant Minister for Health, Fiona Nash, and Local MP, Dr David Gillespie. [ + ]
Pathology and Radiology Sectors Pleased About Co-payment Scrapping
Pathology Australia and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) have expressed their contentment regarding the Government's decision to drop the plans for the medical co-payment. [ + ]
Health Consumer Bodies Lambast GP Co-payment Announcement
The Consumer Health Forum (CHF) and the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) say the Government's announcement on GP co-payment targets doctors. [ + ]
University of Adelaide Publishes Findings on Heart Rhythm Disorders Research
A study from the University of Adelaide's Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders shows patients can have their long term outcomes improved through aggressive management of their underlying cardiac risk factors. [ + ]
NSW and Sydney Hospital Patients Satisfaction Levels Down
A quarterly report detailing feedback from patients about New South Wales' hospitals' performance has been released, and the results are not as positive as in the past, with increasing demand and patients with more severe illnesses and injuries leaving less satisfied. [ + ]
Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association Welcomes Co-payment Decision
The Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association (ADIA) has welcomed the Federal Government's Decision not to proceed with the co-payment measures for diagnostic imaging services. [ + ]
New Hospital Announced for Onslow, WA
The Western Australian Government has announced a new hospital will be built in the growing Pilbara town of Onslow, replacing outdated facilities and bringing health services under one roof. [ + ]
