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Sonification is a New Step Forward in Diagnosing Epilepsy
Diagnosing epilepsy has taken a step forward with the development of a new auditory display technique known as sonification. [ + ]
New Research Shows Children’s Obesity Could Be Inherited
New research from the University of Adelaide indicates children's obesity could be inherited from the sperm of obese fathers. [ + ]
New Research Helps Unravel the Risks of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease
Australian scientists are helping to unravel the links between a person’s brain chemistry, genes and their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). [ + ]
Heart Attack Death Rates Have Dropped but Risk Should Not Be Ignored
New statistics from the National Heart Foundation of Australia show heart attack death rates have dropped 39 per cent in the last decade. [ + ]
Funding Extended for Home and Community Care Funded Services
Funding for Commonwealth Home and Community Care (HACC) funded services has been extended for a further year to ensure older Australians continue to have access to services. [ + ]
2013 Operating theatre management conference is one of a kind
Managing operating rooms requires the coordination of human and material resources to maximise efficiency, cost effectiveness and patient safety. All this, and more, will be on the agenda of Australia’s only event for operating room and perioperative management professions, the Fifth Operating Theatre Management Conference. [ + ]
New Research Will Improve Treatment for Children with Arthritis
Children with arthritis could one day receive more targeted treatment thanks to potential markers for the severity of the disorder discovered by researchers at the University of Adelaide and Women's and Children's Hospital. [ + ]
Free Whooping Cough Vaccine Scrapped for Mothers in New South Wales
As of Monday July 15, NSW Health will no longer provide free whooping cough vaccine to GPs for vaccination of mothers after they have given birth. [ + ]
Innovative Exercise Program To Trial in Tasmania
Northern Tasmanians have the opportunity to participate in an innovative exercise program trial which will enable them to live healthier, more active lives. [ + ]
International Recognition for Critical Care Nursing Leadership
Improving outcomes for critically ill patients has been a focus of international research for Professor Leanne Aitken and one which has led to her becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Nurses. [ + ]
Delayed Clamping of Umbilical Cord Benefits Babies
A La Trobe University-led study has found delayed clamping of the umbilical cord after birth benefits babies by increasing their blood and iron levels. [ + ]
National safety and quality health service standards
Standard 4 Medication Safety [ + ]
NBN Enabled Tele-health Trial Launched in WA
The Hon Sharon Bird MP, Federal Minister for Regional Communications will launch a National Broadband Network (NBN) enabled tele-health trial in home care services for older Australians in Geraldton WA, today. Telehealth can deliver healthcare through remotely monitoring a person’s vital signs utilising equipment that is installed in their home. [ + ]
AMA Calls to Scrap Cap on Tax Deductions for Professional Development Expenses
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has welcomed a move to launch a full Senate inquiry into the Federal Government’s $2000 cap on tax deductions for work-related self-education expenses. [ + ]
Primary Health Care Research Given a Boost
The Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research Tanya Plibersek, has announced an extra $13.5 million for new primary care research, including Australia’s first international primary health care research organisation. [ + ]
