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Research Aimed at Simplifying Prostate Cancer Test
University of Queensland researchers are working on a prostate cancer test that is as simple as a pregnancy test. [ + ]
New Free Online Oncology Resource For Medical Students
Australian and New Zealand medical students looking to improve their knowledge of oncology can turn to a new online resource launched today (31/10) to assist them with their studies. [ + ]
Funds Injected into Victorian eHealth Systems
AMA Victoria has welcomed a funding direction to eHealth by Health Minister David Davis. [ + ]
AMA Says MRFF Link to GP Co-payment is a 'Poisoned Chalice'
AMA President, A/Prof Brian Owler, says the Government has handed Australia’s medical research sector a ‘poisoned chalice’ by making the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) dependant on GP co-payments.. [ + ]
Review of Independent Medical Research Institutes Welcomed
The Australian Government's review of independent Medical Research Institutes (iMRIs) has been welcomed by the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI). [ + ]
Australian Researchers Share Prime Minister's Prize for Science
Laureate Professor Sam Berkovic and Professor Ingrid Scheffer have been jointly awarded the Prime Minister's Prize for Science for their work revealing the genetics of epilepsy. [ + ]
ACCC Proposes Re-authorisation of Streamlined Medical School Admission
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a draft determination proposing to re-authorise policies which govern the selection and interviewing of applicants to study medicine at Australian graduate-entry medical schools. [ + ]
Australia Extends Investment in Vaccine Alliance
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has announced Australia will extend its investment in Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. [ + ]
New Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease Blood Test
University of Melbourne researchers have developed a non-invasive blood test that could diagnose early onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD) with increased accuracy. [ + ]
Physiotherapists Push to Refer Directly to Specialists
Physiotherapists are pushing to have changes to legislation which will enable them to refer patients to medical specialists. [ + ]
Immunology Research Wins CSL Young Florey Medal
The inaugural CSL Young Florey Medal has been awarded to Professor Carola Vinuesa from the Australian National University for her research into how the immune system produces antibodies to fight disease. [ + ]
Alzheimer’s Australia Announces New National CEO
Alzheimer's Australia has announced Ms Carol Bennett as the new Chief Executive Officer. She will commence her new role before Christmas 2014. [ + ]
Independent Review of Medicines and Medical Devices Regulation
Health Minister Peter Dutton and Assistant Minister for Health Fiona Nash have appointed an Expert Panel Review of Medicines and Medical Device Regulation, to take place in the second quarter of 2015. [ + ]
