Institute of Hospitality in Healthcare Ltd, annual national conference 2015
15 September, 2015 by ahhb
21st century technology and rare cancer: A disconnect or a ripple of hope
12 September, 2015 by ahhb
Buildings That Heal
10 September, 2015 by ahhbContributions from neuroscience in designing the built environment
Transforming Aged Care Services: LASA Congress 2015
01 September, 2015 by Sharon SmithThe challenge of meeting the needs of our ageing population – today and into the future – is considerable. It cannot be achieved in insolation from government, health and community services, and other industries including technology, design and business services. Partnerships are critical to maximising efficiency and quality of the care and services provided to older Australians. Central to such partnerships is a co-design approach that puts older Australians and their families at the heart of all decision-making, and engages people from across industries and disciplines with the shared goal of providing the best possible care and services.
The Conversation on Medical Research in the Developing World
31 August, 2015 by Sharon SmithThis article is part of a series The Conversation Africa is running on stem cell research and therapy. Read the rest of the series here.
Evaluating the Impact of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
22 August, 2015 by ahhb
Medical Research Future Fund - A Nation-Building Opportunity
20 August, 2015 by ahhbThis article was published in our Spring 2014 edition of Australian Hospital and Healthcare Bulletin. In light of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) passing Senate last week, we have republished it to remind you of the key issues under discussion.
Stress Leads to Chronic Illness and Premature Ageing
19 August, 2015 by Sharon SmithProfessor Timothy Olds from the University of South Australia will present his findings next week that stress leads to chronic illnesses such as diabetes, stroke, asthma, heart disease, depression and osteoporosis as well as premature aging.
Queensland Public Doctors Receive New Contract
17 August, 2015 by Sharon SmithHealth Minister Cameron Dick said that the government had reached agreement with the doctors’ main bargaining bodies- Australian Salaried Medical Officers Federation Queensland as well as Together Queensland- over a new enterprise agreement.
Seeking Medical Selfies
13 August, 2015 by Sharon SmithA medical researcher from QUT is completing her PhD on patient-generated health data, where patients track and collect data on their own health using wearable technology, smartphone apps and selfies.
Intracellular Microlasers to Track Cancer Migration
04 August, 2015 by Sharon SmithIntracellular microlasers - or microscopic lasers introduced into the interior of live cells - could perhaps be used to track cancer cells as they move throughout the body. At least, that’s the hope thanks to a study published in Nature Photonics, which described the study of lasers tracking white blood cells through animals’ bodies for a number of days.
