Spotlight on Medication Safety in Multicultural Health Week
03 September, 2013 by Petrina SmithThis week is Multicultural Health Week, with the theme ‘working together for safe, quality care, putting the spotlight on medication safety.
Nurses are Contemplating Leaving Their Profession
02 September, 2013 by Petrina SmithHeavy workloads, lack of recognition and respect are reasons Australian nurses are contemplating leaving their profession, according to a new national survey by Monash University.
First National Report into the Cumulative Success of IVF
30 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe first national report into the cumulative success of IVF shows, regardless of a woman’s age, pregnancy chances drop significantly after the fifth round of treatment.
Mental and Substance Use Disorders are Leading Cause of Non-Fatal Illness
30 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithAnalysis of a study by researchers from Australia and the US shows mental and substance use disorders were the leading cause of non-fatal illness worldwide in 2010.
Coeliac Disease More Common than Previously Thought
28 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithA new approach to detecting coeliac disease has revealed there are more people with the disorder than previously thought.
New AIHW Report on Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services
28 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithMore than half the people seeking help for drug use are aged between 20 and 39, with two-thirds being male, according to athe Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's (AIHW) new report Alcohol and other drug treatment services in Australia 2011-12.
Anorexia Research Focuses on Perfectionist Thinking
28 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithIn a bid to improve treatments for adolescent anorexia, Griffith University researchers are focussing on ‘perfectionist’ thinking.
New Report Shows Arthritis Affects More Australians than Other Health Priorities
27 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithA New report by Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria shows musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions including arthritis affects more Australians than other National Health Priority Area including heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
Regional Queensland Health Programs Given a Boost
27 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithRegional Queensland Health Programs have been given a boost with the announcement of a new indigenous health clinic and increase in ambulance officers.
Two New Centres of Research Excellence in WA
26 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe National Health and Medical Research Centre has awarded $5 million to establish two new centres of research excellence based at The University of Western Australia.
Future GPs Call for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health to be an Election Priority
22 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe commencement of the National Aboriginal Primary Health Care Summit and the looming election has prompted future doctors and medical students to call on all politicians to make Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health a federal election priority.
AIHW Report Shows a Slow Rise in Injuries Resulting in Hospital Stays
21 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe number of injuries resulting in hospital stays has slowly risen over recent years, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report Trends in hospitalised injury, Australia 1999-00 to 2010-11.
Health Ombudsman to be Appointed in Queensland
21 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithWith the passing of the Health Ombudsman Bill in Parliament yesterday, a Health Ombudsman will be appointed to oversee the health complaints management system in Queensland and manage serious allegations against health practitioners.
Another Case of Meningococcal Disease in Western Australia
21 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe Western Australia Department of Health has reported another case of meningococcal disease, making it the 12th case in the state this year.
Telehealth research gets a $2.5m boost
20 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithHealthcare will soon be more accessible for more Australians with the announcement of a $2.5 million Federal Government grant to The University of Queensland to advance telehealth research.
