Darwin an Ideal Location for Ebola Training
02 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithEbola Training of public health specialists and epidemiologists being deployed to West Africa took place in Darwin this week, ensuring participants are fully prepared for situations they may face on duty.
Maternity Services Open at Fiona Stanley Hospital
02 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithThere's great excitement in the air at Fiona Stanley Hospital in WA with the first baby to be born there, due to greet the world within the next 48 hours. Maternity, gynaecology and neonatal services opened at the new hospital today, signalling the completion of the second phase of opening. Health Minister Kim Hames said Fiona Stanley Hospital’s maternity and neonatal services would provide a modern and vibrant environment for new mothers south of the river in the public health system.
Research on Stressed-out Cancer Cells
02 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithResearch at the University of Adelaide has discovered cancer cells may be particularly susceptible to metabolic stress – opening the way for new targeted therapy that won’t harm normal cells.
Independent Panel to Consult on GP Rural Incentives Program
02 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Government has appointed an independent expert panel to consult on how the General Practice Rural Incentives Program (GPRIP) can best encourage doctors to towns in rural, regional and remote areas.
Ebola Death Count Rises, Health Workers Hit Hard
01 December, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawWhile it was widely reported last week that the Ebola virus had killed 5674, those numbers have since been revised due to uncounted cases from Liberia.
AMA Says Co-Payment Model is a Health Policy Vacuum
01 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithAMA President, A/Prof Brian Owler, said today that the Government’s hardline defence of its flawed and unfair co-payment model is creating a health policy vacuum.
Children Suffering Ocular Trauma is a Serious Concern
27 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithIncidents of children requiring hospitalisation from ocular trauma remains a serious concern, a 12-year study has shown.
World Dementia Envoy to Visit Australia
27 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithWorld Dementia Envoy Dr Dennis Gillings will visit Australia next week to discuss how we can contribute to the international effort to find a cure for dementia by 2025.
Hip Fractures Dramatically Increase Death Risk For Men
26 November, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawNew research confirming that older men have a much higher risk of dying in the first 12 months post hip fracture than women, University of Adelaide researchers have said.
Private Health Insurance Should Do More For Oral Health
26 November, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawDental disease was the second most common reason Medibank policy holders needed a visit to the hospital, making up 18% of admissions in the 2014, new data from Medibank Private has shown.
Reducing MRI Scan Anxiety
24 November, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawThe prospect of an MRI scan is, for many patients, something that induces a lot of fear and anxiety.
Nanoscale Technology To Research From Inside Human Body
24 November, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawThe Australian Research Council's (ARC) chief executive officer professor Aidan Byrne has welcomed the opening of the new ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics at The University of Adelaide.
Survivors of Childhood Retinoblastoma Have Few Setbacks as Adults
24 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithAdult survivors of retinoblastoma, a type of eye cancer that usually develops in early childhood, have few cognitive or social problems decades following their diagnosis and treatment.
Researchers Discover Blue Prints Showing Immunological Memory
21 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithResearch showing how immunity-protecting cells band together and create pathways, or ‘immunological memory’ could lead to more specific and improved vaccination strategies.
Youth Cancer Services Reach More than Half of Newly Diagnosed Patients
20 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithYoung adult cancer specialists have banded together to highlight to GPs the growing network of age-specific dedicated cancer services for 15 - 25 year olds in Australia.
