Latest NSW Hospital Quarterly Report Released
03 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithNew South Wales' Public Hospitals have had an increase in volume according to the latest Hospital Quarterly report released by the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) today.
New Genetics Testing Standards Launched
27 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithNew standards on genetics testing have been released by The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) in conjunction with the Human Genetics Society of Australasia and the Human Variome Project.
Electronic Medication Management Systems are Cost Effective
27 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe cost of implementing electronic medication management systems is being offset by reduced adverse drug events, according to newly published research.
UPDATE - Patients Test Negative for Ebola
26 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe two children placed in isolation at Victoria's Royal Children's Hospital have returned negative test results for ebola virus disease.
Oxytocin Study Shows it has 'Sobering Up' Influences
25 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithIt seems the 'love' hormone oxytocin may do more than play a vital role in our social and sexual behaviour. It could be a useful influence on the reducing the intoxicating effect of alcohol.
Independent Hospital Pricing Authority Releases NEP and NEC
25 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe National Efficient Price (NEP) and National Efficient Cost (NEC) Determinations for Australian public hospital services for 2015-16 have been released by the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority.
New Chair Announced at NPS MedicineWise
25 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithMr Peter Turner has been appointed to the role of Chair of the NPS MedicineWise Board.
Online Resource Improves Sexual Wellbeing Following Cancer Treatment
23 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithA world-first online resource, called Rekindle, is set to improve the sexual wellbeing of cancer survivors experiencing negative sexual changes after treatment.
National Health Response Update to Hepatitis A
19 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithWith 13 cases of Hepatitis A already recorded in Australia, the Department of Health is coordinating a national health response.
New Discovery May Minimise Damage of Stroke
19 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithResearchers at the West Australian Stroke Research Group have discovered certain peptides are able to limit brain damage after a stroke.
Biomarker Discovery for Bowel Cancer
19 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithClinicians will be able to distinguish rectal and bowel cancer patients who will do well after surgery from those who may subsequently die from their disease, following the discovery of a biomarker.
Researching Cancer Risk for Transplant Patients
18 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithUniversity of Adelaide researchers are working on a study to help understand why transplant patients are more likely to develop cancer than the general population.
AHPRA Introduces Hair Testing For Drugs, International Criminal History Check
17 February, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawThe Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has announced that mandatory hair testing for all practitioners with substance-related impairment will be introduced in July this year.
Potential Treatment for Autoinflammatory Diseases Discovered
17 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe latest discovery at the University of Queensland, announced today, has the potential to inspire new treatments for arthritis, multiple sclerosis and autoinflammatory diseases.
Radiation Therapy Proves Effective for Prostate Cancer
13 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithWith research showing radiation therapy is a highly effective treatment option for prostate cancer, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists is urging the Government to properly reimburse IMRT so it is available for all patients who would benefit.
