Dentist's Day Highlights The Field of Epigenetics as it Relates to Oral Health
06 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithIn a new paper published in the Australian Dental Journal, researchers from the University of Adelaide's School of Dentistry have written about the current and future use of the field of epigenetics as it relates to oral health.
Research Links Brain Development and Adolescent Depression
04 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithA new study led by the University of Melbourne and Orygen Youth Health Research Centre is the first to discover that the brain develops differently in adolescents who experience depression.
Entry now Open for National Medicinewise Awards
04 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithEntries are now open for the National Medicinewise Awards, which will be presented at the 2014 National Medicines Symposium to be held in Brisbane in May.
Researchers Pave the Way for Personalised Treatments for Bacterial Diseases
03 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithResearchers have developed a new method for rapidly measuring the level of antibiotic molecules in the blood and how they work against bacteria, paving the way for personalised treatments for bacterial diseases.
Griffith Professor's Work on how Building Design Improves Health Earns a Fulbright Scholarship
26 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithHow building design improves health and healing after injury or illness is the focus of a study by Associate Professor Heidi Muenchberger, a recently announced recipient of the 2014 Australian-American Fulbright Commission Scholarships.
New Field in Medicine Could Unlock the Role of Interferons in Childhood Asthma
25 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithA new and emerging field in medicine – which involves the study of a group of proteins known as Interferons – could help unlock therapies for a range of diseases, according to a researcher who has recently won a grant to study the role of Interferons in childhood asthma.
Omega 3 and Antidepressants Could Help Avoid Dementia and Depression
25 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithOmega-3 supplements and the antidepressant sertraline are being considered in a study to reduce depressive symptoms and cognitive decline in older people, in a bid to prevent the onset of dementia and depression in later life.
ANMF Calls For Health Minister to Help Combat Australia's Nursing Crisis
24 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe ANMF is calling on Federal Health Minister Peter Dutton to work with stakeholders to combat Australia's nursing crisis, following the release of a new report on health issues suffered by Australia's ageing nursing workforce.
Computer Model Developed for Simulating Cancer Tumour Growth and Treatment
20 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithA University of Adelaide PhD student has developed a computer model for simulating cancer tumour growth and treatment which is attracting interest from around the world as a first-line assessment of potential treatments.
Health and Medical Research Funding Grants Announced
19 February, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_6263" align="alignright" width="110"] Minister for Health Peter Dutton[/caption]
CHF Tells Senate Inquiry that Medical Co-payments Should Not Be Introduced
18 February, 2014 by Ryan MccannThe Consumers Health Forum has today told the Senate inquiry in the Commission of Audit that medical co-payments should not be introduced.
Policy Brief Highlights Effects of Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement on Australians' Health
18 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithA group of academics and non-government organisations has released a policy brief highlighting the potential effects of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) on the health of Australians.
GPs Encouraged to Check Patients Hearing Loss to Avoid Miscommunication
16 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithNearly one in four older Australians (21 per cent) say they experience difficulties when visiting their General Practitioner (GP) due to their hearing loss, according to new research by Australian Hearing.1
Australia's Nurses Oppose Introduction of Co-payment for People to Visit a GP
14 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe overwhelming majority of Australia’s nurses, midwives, assistants in nursing (AINs) and other members of the community strongly oppose plans to introduce a $6 co-payment for people to visit a general practitioner (GP), according to a new poll.
$100,000 Available for Sustainable Immunisation Ideas
14 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithAustralian immunisation providers are being called on by Sanofi Pasteur to submit original and sustainable immunisation ideas for their chance to win one of five $20,000 unrestricted educational sponsorships.
