New Advanced Imaging Technique to Detect Cancer in Lymph Nodes
19 December, 2013 by Petrina SmithCancer in lymph nodes will more likely be detected with the development of an advanced imaging technique supported by the latest Cancer Council WA grant.
Average Age of Women Having Their First Baby has Increased
19 December, 2013 by Petrina SmithNew National Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics
18 December, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe University of Adelaide has been awarded $23 million in Federal funding to establish a new national Centre of Excellence For Nanoscale BioPhonics to develop technologies that will help create a "window into the body" in ways never achieved before.
New Nanocrystals Offer Rapid Diagnostics and Anti Drug Counterfeiting
16 December, 2013 by Petrina SmithMacquarie University researchers have invented a new generation of nanocrystals which offer untapped clinical potentials in non-invasive cancer diagnostic kits, rapid pathogen screening for acute infection, and invisible coding for identification of authentic pharmaceuticals.
Researchers Closer to Preventing Breast Cancer
13 December, 2013 by Petrina SmithResearchers are getting closer to winning the war against breast cancer, according to an international team whose work was published in Lancet.
Australian Science Media Centre's Top 10 Weirdest Science Stories 2013
11 December, 2013 by Petrina SmithFrom farts on a plane to fake fingers, weird and wonderful science was out in force in 2013. Compiled by the Australian Science Media Centre, with help from the RiAus and the CSIRO, this annual list of the weirdest science stories of the year contains both stories that will make you squirm and those that will have you scratching your head.
The University of South Australia Discontinues Post Graduate Physiotherapy Programs
11 December, 2013 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_6065" align="alignright" width="110"] APA President Marcus Dripps[/caption]
Australian Science Media Centre Lists Top 10 Stories for 2013
09 December, 2013 by Petrina SmithFrom leaving the solar system to resurrecting a frog, the Australian Science Media Centre has determined its top 10 science stories from 2013.
Pharmacists Given Green Light to Administer Vaccines
06 December, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has welcomed the decision by the Pharmacy Board of Australia to recognise the administration of vaccines as part of the scope of practice of Australian pharmacists.
Ita Buttrose Launches New Report on Quality of Residential Care
28 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithCurrent Australian of the Year and Alzheimer’s Australia National President, Ita Buttrose, has released a report, Quality of Residential Care: The Consumer Perspective, which calls for urgent action to improve the quality of residential aged care.
Volunteers Wanted for Vaccine Trial
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Queensland's Senior Doctors Approve New Draft Contracts
19 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithAfter months of negotiation, Queensland Health’s new draft contracts for senior doctors have received a tick of approval from the Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs).
Australian health design is committed to quality healthcare
18 November, 2013 by ahhbTo demonstrate a commitment to quality design and construction of health buildings, the design professional community has established the Australian Health Design Council. Inaugural chair Jane Carthey explains the council’s focus and aspirations.
World Diabetes Day Today
14 November, 2013 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_5565" align="alignleft" width="200"] Melbourne Town Hall lit up for World Diabetes Day[/caption]
