Australian Researchers Receive $11.4 million in Federal Government Funding
01 May, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_6263" align="alignright" width="160"] Minister for Health Peter Dutton[/caption]
New Test to Diagnose TB in Children on its Way
01 May, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_7662" align="alignright" width="200"] Dr Lachlan Coin[/caption]
Seniors Advised to Love Your Lungs
30 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithAlmost two-in-three Australian seniors maybe jeopardising their ‘golden years’ by not protecting against an often fatal lung infection, despite being at increased risk.1
Cancer Council Welcomes Recommended Changes to Cervical Screening Program
29 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithCancer Council has welcomed recommended changes to Australia's cervical screening program announced today by Australia's Medical Services Advisory Committee.
Gene Signatures predict Survival Rates in Breast Cancer Cases
24 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithA Queensland scientists has discovered new gene signatures which can predict survival rates in all breast cancer cases, give a more accurate prognosis and ensure the most effective treatment is prescribed.
Australian Nursing Awards Finalists Announced
24 April, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_7632" align="alignright" width="200"] Anne-Marie Corboy[/caption]
Indigenous Elders Speak Out on Self Harm and Suicide
22 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithThirty-one Elders and community representatives from 17 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities around Australia have contributed to a report into self-harm and suicide in which they offer ways in which to address the tragedy.
Queensland Researcher Joins World's Largest Genomics Company
22 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe world’s largest genomics company, Illumina, has chosen a researcher from The University of Queensland to join as Director of Scientific Research.
ABC Reports Medicare Local System Will be Scrapped
22 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithThere is growing speculation the Federal Government plans to shut down the Medicare Local system, according to an article published by ABC today.
St Andrew's Opens New Hybrid Theatre
19 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithSt Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital’s new state-of-the-art Hybrid Theatre, the first such theatre in a private hospital in Queensland, is now fully operational.
Aged Care Facilities Tackle Overuse of Antipsychotic Medicines
14 April, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_7518" align="alignright" width="105"] Lynn Weekes[/caption]
