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New Regulations Introduced for Australian Medical Device Manufacturers
New regulations will be introduced to allow Australian manufacturers to obtain market approval for most medical devices using conformity assessment certification from European notified bodies. [ + ]
First Report of long-term Safety of Human Embryonic Stem Cells to Treat Human Disease
New research published in The Lancet provides the first evidence of the medium-term to long-term safety and tolerability of transplanting human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) in humans. [ + ]
AMA Opposes Expansion of Pharmacist's Role
AMA Victoria has expressed its opposition on recommendations to expand pharmacists’ role to include providing vaccinations, treating minor ailments and screening for chronic diseases. [ + ]
Wesley Unveils $20 million Operating Theatre Upgrade
The Wesley Hospital in Brisbane has unveiled its new $20 million theatre expansion and upgrade project. [ + ]
Timing is Key for Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have discovered two potential treatments for traumatic brain injury that are most effective when given at different stages after the injury has occurred. [ + ]
Standard 3: Preventing and controlling ?healthcare associated infections
At least half of healthcare associated infections are thought to be preventable. Data from Australia and overseas show that the rate of healthcare associated infections is reduced when specific interventions are put in place and maintained. These interventions also reduce the risk of developing resistant infectious agents and control the spread of healthcare associated infections to other people, such as patients and healthcare professionals. [ + ]
Technology Trial Starts to Help Rehabilitation Patients
Researchers have started the world’s biggest technology trial looking at whether computer games, iPad apps and interactive can can aid in rehabilitation from falls, strokes and brain injuries. [ + ]
Doctors launch a No Advertising Please campaign
In a bid to ban pharmaceutical company representatives from “educational” visits to their practices, Australian doctors have established a No Advertising Please campaign. [ + ]
National Centre for Excellence in Youth Mental Health
Australia's first National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health has been established to help find new and innovative treatments to better the lives of young people. [ + ]
Health Professionals Well Represented in Australian of the Year Awards
Queensland and Victoria have announced their finalists in the 2015 Australian of the Year Awards, with health professionals, lobbyists and philanthropists well represented. [ + ]
Health Gap for Disadvantaged Australians is 'Disturbing'
The gap in quality of health between the most advantaged and most disadvantaged Australians persists, according to new national figures released today by University of Adelaide public health researchers. [ + ]
New Heart of Australia Mobile Clinic in Regional and Rural Queensland
People living in regional, rural and remote Queensland will be given access to a new Heart of Australia mobile clinic that will provide quality cardiac and respiratory care. [ + ]
Patients Move into Fiona Stanley Hospital
Patients have begun moving into the new State Rehabilitation Service at Fiona Stanley Hospital today. [ + ]
Australian and New Zealand Sepsis Patients Get World-Best Treatment
Australian and New Zealand patients with sepsis can be confident they are getting the best treatment in the world. [ + ]
