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Melbourne Neurosurgeon Recognised for his Work in Developing Nations
Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld, head of Monash University’s Department of Surgery and Directory of the Department of Neurosurgery at The Alfred hospital has been awarded an Officer of The Order of the British Empire (OBE). [ + ]
New Cancer Medicines Among those added to the PBS
Three new generation cancer medicines have been included in the newly approved list of drugs being added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. [ + ]
Researcher Recognised for Work on Disease Treatment Options
A report released last week by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows incontinence can have a substantial impact on wellbeing, social and workforce participation, as well as the relationships of its sufferers and their carers. [ + ]
‘Fully Immunised’ Criteria Expanded to Include Meningitis Vaccines
As of 1 July this year, the criteria for children to be considered ‘fully immunised’ will be expanded to include two children’s meningitis vaccines (meningococcal C and pneumococcal) to provide them with the maximum available protection against the disease. [ + ]
While Age Care Bills Pass Senate, LASA Believes More Can be Done
While five Aged Care Bills passed the Senate today (Wednesday) Leading Aged Services Australia (LASA) says the road to reform in age services has been rocky. [ + ]
New Advisory Group formed to Tackle Indigenous Mental Health and Suicide
A new expert group has been established to advise the Federal Government on practical and strategic ways to improve Indigenous mental health and social and emotional wellbeing. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Advisory Group will be chaired by Prof Pat Dudgeon, recognised as Australia’s first Indigenous psychologist, and human rights campaigner Dr Tom Calma AO, the new chancellor of the University of Canberra. [ + ]
Grant to Better Understand Cardiac Stem Cells
An international consortium of cardiac stem cell experts, including two Australians has been awarded a $6million USD grant to better understand the role of these cells in heart function and repair. [ + ]
Breakthrough in Treating Chronic Kidney Disease
Researchers at The University of Queensland have reprogrammed adult kidney cells to act as stems cells to repair damaged kidneys [ + ]
AHPRA Publishes Guides on Handling Complaints
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has published new guides for health practitioners and the community about how notifications are managed in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme). [ + ]
Hospitals off Target for Improving Timely Care in Elective Surgery and Emergency Departments
In its inaugural report on The Council of Australian Government’s (COAG) National Partnership on Improving Public Hospital’s the COAG Reform Council has found no state or territory has met all targets for improving timely care in elective surgery and emergency departments. [ + ]
Take Our Infection Control Quiz
Please take this short quiz to see how your infection control measures at your workplace rate and receive a FREE mini guide to Hygienic Laundry Practice. [ + ]
Call for National Centre for Disease Control
The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) is calling for the establishment of a National Centre for Disease Control to provide coordination of population health issues, particularly with regard to antimicrobial resistance. [ + ]
Dementia Research Funding Announced
Medical research aimed at unlocking the secrets of the brain has been given a boost with the announcement of six new dementia research grants. [ + ]
Study Supports Use of Massage to Control Labour Pain
A new study published in the Journal of Physiotherapy provides evidence to support the use of massage to control pain during labour. [ + ]
