Professor Wendy Moyle shares her knowledge on robots and looks at the research being conducted at Griffith Health Institute (Griffith University) for helping people with dementia and their families. [ + ]

Taking vitamin D supplements does not prevent osteoporosis, according to a study of more than 4000 health adults, published in The Lancet. [ + ]

Health professionals are encouraged to focus on educating older patients to better understand the role of medicines in their healthcare during Be Medicinewise Week next week. [ + ]

While a number of high profile Australians are getting behind World Mental Health Day today, there is no reason everyone can't join in. [ + ]

Senior Australian of the Year Emeritus Professor Ian Maddocks is distinguished for his work as a palliative care specialist and advocate. He was the first president of what is now known as Palliative Care Australia and has been an international leader in raising awareness of palliative care in medicine. The Australian Hospital and Healthcare Bulletin spoke with Professor Maddocks about the inspiration behind his passion for palliative care, and the hopes he has for its advancement in Australia. [ + ]

A new report into the eye health of people with diabetes has been released ahead of World Sight Day tomorrow (October 10), casts a dark shadow on the eye health of future generations of Australians with diabetes. [ + ]

A world-first survey by beyondblue reveals Australian doctors and medical students suffer higher levels of stress than the general community. [ + ]

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has opened applications for its ignite Pharmacist Leadership Program 2014. [ + ]

October is National Safe Work Australia month and this year’s theme is “Safety is a frame of mind. Get the picture.” During October all workers in Australia are asked to think about their reason for staying safe at work. The Alliance for Sharps Safety and Needlestick Prevention in Healthcare recognises that this applies to healthcare workers who face the risk of needlestick and sharps injuries every day. [ + ]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have higher rates of new cancer cases and cancer deaths than non-Indigenous Australians, according to a new report Cancer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia: an overview. [ + ]

Queensland Health Minister Lawrence Springborg has praised the financial performance of the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Board, which will redirect a budget  surplus to boost activity in the first year of its new university hospital. [ + ]

We recognise the importance of nutrition and exercise to well-being, but how does art affect health?  This is the question PhD candidate Christina Davies at The University of Western Australia is asking. [ + ]

The Australian Diagnostic and Imaging Association (ADIA) is lobbying government to ensure Medicare covers the cost of MRIs to help with the detection and treatment of prostate cancer. [ + ]

A world first bringing together research into sleep, nutrition and exercise has been launched at Monash University today. [ + ]

Surgeons at Westmead Private Hospital in Sydney have conducted the first ever single site robotic hystectomy procedure. [ + ]