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Landmark Project Catalogues Human Variation Among Healthy Australians
Researchers from the University of Sydney are undertaking a landmark project to catalogue human variation among healthy Australians to help clinicians better diagnose disease, direct treatment and evaluate patient progress. [ + ]
Conference Coverage
Click here to view all upcoming conferences in March and May [ + ]
LASA Praises Government for Removing Commonwealth Building Certification Process
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) has praised the Abbott Government for listening to LASA members and removing the Commonwealth building certification process. [ + ]
ACCC Re-authorises Collective Bargaining Arrangements by the AMA
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a determination re-authorising a collective bargaining arrangement put forward by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) for ten years. [ + ]
Online Case Studies Help Professionals Understand New Oral Anticoagulants
With the availability of newer oral anticoagulants, the latest online case study from NPS MedicineWise helps health professionals navigate this changing area and understand the range of treatment options for managing stroke prevention in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. [ + ]
Message from the consumers health forum of Australia
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Participants Required for Trial on Testosterone Shots and Diabetes Prevention
University of Sydney researchers are seeking male participants for a novel trial assessing whether regular testosterone shots can prevent type 2 diabetes in men. The $4.8 million Testosterone for the prevention of Diabetes Mellitus (T4DM) study – the first of its kind in the world – is looking at the potential benefits of treating men with early signs of the condition (pre-diabetes) with testosterone supplements in conjunction with a dedicated weight-loss program. [ + ]
USP9X Gene Critical to Human Brain Development
New research from the University of Adelaide has confirmed that USP9X, the gene linked to intellectual disability, is critical to the earliest stages of the development of human brains. [ + ]
Engaging Men Seminar Addresses Why Fewer Men Use Health Services
In an Australian first, the Engaging Men seminar will directly address the reasons why fewer men use health services, in an initiative men’s health researchers from the University of Western Sydney have hailed as long overdue. [ + ]
Primary Health Care Nursing: Where To Next?
[hr]The contribution nurses make in general practice and primary health care will be critical to ensuring our healthcare system can meet the growing needs of an ageing and ever sicker population into the future. Kathy Bell, CEO of Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) explains how an education and career framework will help ensure the profession’s sustainability[hr] [ + ]
Health Professionals Can Make NDIS A Success
[hr]The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is one of the biggest economic and social reforms this country has seen, says NDIS chairman Bruce Bonyhady. He knows the vital role health professionals play in this landmark reform and believes your help will ensure its success.[hr] [ + ]
Conrad Gargett Riddel : CGRAMW Australia’s most experienced and highly regarded specialist healthcare architecture and design firms
Conrad Gargett Riddel Ancher Mortlock Woolley (CGRAMW) is one of Australia’s most experienced and highly regarded specialist healthcare architecture and design firms. [hr] [ + ]
