New $145m 'quiet hospital' opens in Vic
08 February, 2024A new $145 million Northern Private Hospital has opened in Epping, Victoria, featuring the latest digital devices for patient safety and quality.
Shifting the dial on obesity
02 February, 2024 by Joanna Munro, Director Prevention Systems, Health and Wellbeing QueenslandIn 2018, 8.4% of the total burden of disease in Australia was due to overweight and obesity, making it the second leading risk factor contributing to disease burden after tobacco use.
New guidelines for concussion and brain health released
02 February, 2024The Australian Institute of Sport, in close collaboration with the Australian Physiotherapy Association and other major partners, has released new guidelines for concussion management.
Should disease management mirror dentistry?
01 February, 2024 by Amy SarcevicAfter smoking and obesity, poor diet is the largest contributor to Australia's disease burden, yet it is uncommon for patients to be offered personalised, nutrition-related interventions when seeking health care.
Almost 9 in 10 vape stores located around schools: study
31 January, 2024Vape stores are densely located around schools and in disadvantaged areas, according to new research.
How the latest resistance patterns are shaping IPC
30 January, 2024Professor Peter Collignon AM and Conjoint Associate Professor Carolyn Hullick from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care detail why we need to pay attention to the latest trends in antimicrobial use and resistance.
Study highlights challenges in vape prevention messaging
29 January, 2024Cohesive and collaborative action is needed to inform young people about the devastating harms of vaping, suggests a new study.
In conversation with Sandy Gillies, CEO of the Western Qld PHN
22 December, 2023 by Amy SarcevicBefore Sandy Gillies became Chief Executive of the Western Queensland PHN, she knew from firsthand experience the challenges she might be confronted with.
What's the impact of promoting and using zero alcohol drinks?
19 December, 2023Zero alcohol drinks resemble alcohol in appearance and taste, are often closely linked to a parent alcohol brand and are freely promoted to all age groups, including young people.
Shared care just as effective as hospital-based care: SCORE trial
06 December, 2023A Peter Mac-led study has found sharing follow-up care between a GP and hospital-based specialists was preferred by bowel cancer patients.
Elective surgery wait times highest in 20 years: report
06 December, 2023The number of patients undergoing elective surgery in public hospitals increased by 18% in 2022–23, but many patients are still facing long wait times.
The role of pharmacists in mental health care
04 December, 2023Pharmacists can play a greater role in helping patients manage their mental health through the quality use of medicines, suggests a new report.
New board members for National Rural Health Alliance
29 November, 2023The Alliance has appointed Penny Stewart OAM and Dr Nicole Liesis as new board members.
Call for review of 'inadequate' psychedelic-assisted therapy laws
24 November, 2023A group of medical and health practitioners is calling for an urgent review of the current guidelines for the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy in Australia.
Clinic offers new lease on life for 21-year-old
20 November, 2023A NSW tertiary clinical program has significantly improved the quality of life of a young woman diagnosed with functional neurological disorder (FND).
