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Pathology Day Engages Community
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) will celebrate the important work of pathologists during its inaugural Pathology Day today. [ + ]
Record Number of Australians Now Covered by Private Hospital Insurance
The latest data released by the Private Health Insurance Administration Council (PHIAC), shows private hospital cover has reached a new high, with almost 10.8 million Australians covered. [ + ]
Babies at High Risk of Cerebral Palsy
A new General Movements Assessment (GMA) is being rolled out across Australia to identify babies at high risk of cerebral palsy. [ + ]
Rise in hospitalisations for osteoarthritis
The hospitalisation rate for Australians with osteoarthritis has risen by 25 per cent over the 10 years to 2010-11, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). [ + ]
Stroke is Twice as Likely in Women with Depression
Middle-aged women who have depression are almost twice as likely to have a stroke as women the same age who are not depressed, according to new research from The University of Queensland. [ + ]
BSI Strengthens its Position in Australia
British Standards Institution has announced it has completed acquisition of NCS International (NCSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of The National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia. [ + ]
Kava Tablets Shown To Reduce Symptoms of Anxiety
A world-first study led by the University of Melbourne has revealed Kava could be an alternative treatment for hundreds of thousands of Australians who suffer from Generalised Anxiety Disorders (GAD). [ + ]
New Clinical Trail Uncovers Why Sitting Too Much Causes Harm to Heart Health
Early results of a new clinical trial uncovering the health effects of a sitting too much at work will be revealed at the Heart Foundation National Conference in Adelaide on Thursday. [ + ]
Leading Aged Services Australia Says No Real Surprises in Budget
Leading Aged Services Australia (LASA) CEO Patrick Reid says the Budget 2013 has no real surprises, nasty or nice for the age services industry. [ + ]
How do we combat the misuse codeine-based pain relief medicines
President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Grant Kardachi, explains the need for all healthcare professionals to be aware of the potential for addiction and growing misuse of codeine-containing products. [ + ]
Cyclists who Don’t Wear a Helmet at Far Greater Risk of Head Injury
University of Sydney research published in the latest Medical Journal of Australia indicates that cyclists who don’t wear a helmet are almost six times more likely to suffer head injury than those who wear protective helmets. [ + ]
Cancer Australia to Undertake a New Project Collecting National Data
Cancer Australia has been awarded a $2.4 million grant over four years to collect, collate and report national data. [ + ]
Australians Urged to Seek Medical Help Quicker for Heart Attack
One in eight people having a heart attack wait 24 hours before going to hospital and a quarter wouldn’t call and ambulance for a heart attack. [ + ]
Medibank Report Calls For Better Coordination of Mental Health Services
A new report by private health insurer Medibank has estimated the overall cost of supporting people with mental illness in Australia at $28.6 billion per year. [ + ]
The Election Impact on E-Health
As we move closer to Election Day, we can expect an increasing focus on just how the Labor Health and e-Health reforms have worked out. There are others well qualified to speak on overall Health Reform but in the e-Health domain we have already seen some considerable movement, writes David More. [ + ]
