Emergency Departments Should Focus on Needs of Older People
22 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithA study of 13 emergency departments across seven countries suggests there should be more focus on the needs of frail older people.
New Information Shows Rate of Seclusion in Mental Health Facilities is Falling
19 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithFor the first time, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has published information on seclusion in mental health facilities.
Human Brains ‘Divide and Conquer’ When People Navigate New Environments
19 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithUniversity of Queensland (UQ) researchers have found human brains ‘divide and conquer' when people learn to navigate around new environments.
Inaugural National Summit Addresses Health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Males
17 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithAn inaugural national summit involving 120 Aboriginal men from across Australia is currently being held to identify ways to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males in remote communities.
Sonification is a New Step Forward in Diagnosing Epilepsy
16 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithDiagnosing epilepsy has taken a step forward with the development of a new auditory display technique known as sonification.
New Research Shows Children’s Obesity Could Be Inherited
15 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithNew research from the University of Adelaide indicates children's obesity could be inherited from the sperm of obese fathers.
New Research Helps Unravel the Risks of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease
15 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithAustralian scientists are helping to unravel the links between a person’s brain chemistry, genes and their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Heart Attack Death Rates Have Dropped but Risk Should Not Be Ignored
15 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithNew statistics from the National Heart Foundation of Australia show heart attack death rates have dropped 39 per cent in the last decade.
Funding Extended for Home and Community Care Funded Services
15 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithFunding for Commonwealth Home and Community Care (HACC) funded services has been extended for a further year to ensure older Australians continue to have access to services.
New Research Will Improve Treatment for Children with Arthritis
12 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithChildren with arthritis could one day receive more targeted treatment thanks to potential markers for the severity of the disorder discovered by researchers at the University of Adelaide and Women's and Children's Hospital.
Free Whooping Cough Vaccine Scrapped for Mothers in New South Wales
12 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithAs of Monday July 15, NSW Health will no longer provide free whooping cough vaccine to GPs for vaccination of mothers after they have given birth.
Innovative Exercise Program To Trial in Tasmania
12 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithNorthern Tasmanians have the opportunity to participate in an innovative exercise program trial which will enable them to live healthier, more active lives.
International Recognition for Critical Care Nursing Leadership
12 July, 2013 by Ryan MccannImproving outcomes for critically ill patients has been a focus of international research for Professor Leanne Aitken and one which has led to her becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Nurses.
Delayed Clamping of Umbilical Cord Benefits Babies
11 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithA La Trobe University-led study has found delayed clamping of the umbilical cord after birth benefits babies by increasing their blood and iron levels.
