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Science is Running Out Of Ways to Attack Harmful Bacteria
University of Adelaide's Dr Ian Musgrave says science is running out of new ways to attack harmful bacteria, while drug companies are abandoning antibiotic research and development. [ + ]
Discussion Paper on End-of-Life Medical Care To be Launched
Current practices in end-of-life medical care require major change to ensure more Australians experience ‘better’ deaths, according to a panel of medical, ethical and legal experts. [ + ]
Queensland's Senior Doctors Approve New Draft Contracts
After months of negotiation, Queensland Health’s new draft contracts for senior doctors have received a tick of approval from the Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs). [ + ]
Gene Discovered Which Plays a Role in Suppressing Lymphoma
Adelaide researchers have found a specific gene plays an important role in suppressing lymphoma, a type of blood cell cancer. [ + ]
New Clinical Decision Tool for Patient Treatment and Referrals
A Brisbane Medicare Local and six New Zealand district health boards have introduced a new clinical decision tool for doctors to support patient treatment and referrals. [ + ]
Australian health design is committed to quality healthcare
To demonstrate a commitment to quality design and construction of health buildings, the design professional community has established the Australian Health Design Council. Inaugural chair Jane Carthey explains the council’s focus and aspirations. [ + ]
The Health Professionals Prescribing Pathway is a Step in the Right Direction
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) said the Health Minister’s approval of The Health Professionals Prescribing Pathway (HPPP) this week is a step in the right direction to forming a nationally consistent approach to best practice prescribing models. [ + ]
Patient Admission Prediction Tool - The one Toolie that's welcome at Schoolies
Over 28,000 students will descend on the Gold Coast for the start of schoolies this week, and while the party may be pandemonium, emergency departments on the Gold Coast are using the CSIRO's Patient Admission Predition Tool (PAPT) to help deal with the expected chaos. [ + ]
Aged and Community Services Australia President and Board Reappointed
The President and Board of Aged and Community Services Australia have been reappointed unopposed at the Annual General Meeting of ACSA in Melbourne. [ + ]
World Diabetes Day Today
[caption id="attachment_5565" align="alignleft" width="200"] Melbourne Town Hall lit up for World Diabetes Day[/caption] [ + ]
General Practice Registrars Australia Announce New Chair
General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) has announced Dr David Chessor will take up the position of GPRA Chair, effective 8 January 2014. “I would like to extend an extremely warm welcome to Dr David Chessor. "He is a remarkable registrar who will strongly build on the foundations of GPRA," Dr Edward Vergara, Chair of GPRA said. [ + ]
Off Duty - Adam Lo Occupational Therapist
What does your role entail? [ + ]
Stigma Associated With Lung Cancer Contributes to Increased Levels of Distress
Stigma associated with lung cancer contributes to increased levels of distress, anxiety and depression, resulting in poorer quality of life for Australians diagnosed with the disease, according to new research being presented today ( 13 November) by Cancer Australia to the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia’s (COSA’s) Annual Scientific Meeting. [ + ]
Research Aims to Assist Older Australians Achieve Dietary Targets
Meals on Wheels SA (MoWSA) is collaborating with major research institutes to conduct research on how best to assist older people achieve dietary targets and improve their nutritional health and wellbeing. [ + ]
New Cancer Clinical Guidelines Launch Online
Two new cancer clinical practice guidelines will be launched this week at national cancer meetings in Adelaide. [ + ]
