News in Cancer Research: Breast Cancer Behaviour and Proton Beam Therapy
06 May, 2015 by Sharon SmithA study heralded to reshape the treatment of breast cancer as we find more evidence indicating the immune system does not behave the way we first thought will be presented before the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Annual Scientific Conference this week in Perth.
Medical Journal of Australia Editor Sacking Stirs a Debate
05 May, 2015 by Sharon SmithMedical Journal of Australia (MJA) made news last week when it removed editor-in-chief Emeritus Professor Stephen Leeder after his disagreements with its plans to outsource production to Elsevier.
Nursing Voted Top Job
29 April, 2015 by Sharon SmithMedical professionals have topped Australia’s most regarded professions with Nursing been officially recognised as Australia’s ‘most ethical and honest profession’ according to the latest Roy Morgan Image of Professions Survey.
World Immunology Week 2015
29 April, 2015 by Sharon SmithAnd don't forget to get your flu vax before winter hits!
X-Rays reveal key research in Alzheimer’s Treatment
27 April, 2015 by Sharon SmithImage (developed from Australian Synchrotron data) courtesy of Dr Luke Miles, St Vincent's Institute.
New Chemotherapy Drug for Ovarian Cancer
23 April, 2015 by Sharon SmithA new chemotherapy drug for ovarian cancer has received United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Orphan Drug Designation. Cantrixil is now scheduled to enter Australia in late-2015/early-2016 for clinical treatment of patients with the condition malignant ascites, a terminal condition associated with cancers such as ovarian cancer and for which no effective long-term therapies exist.
Darwin to Host Rural Health Conference
22 April, 2015 by Sharon SmithDarwin will host the 13th National Rural Health Conference next month with thanks to Australia’s most famous rural health provider, the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Digital App Technology Benefits the Trauma Room
22 April, 2015 by Sharon SmithTrauma specialists at Sydney’s Westmead Hospital have reported a positive response to the six-month trial of a new app designed specifically for the facility to assist with critical decision-making processes in time and resource restricted situations.
Better Patient Consultation Needed on Funding of Medical Technologies
10 April, 2015 by Petrina SmithThere needs to be improved consultation with patient advocacy groups about public health funding for new medical technologies according to a study by the University of Adelaide's School of Population Health.
Improving Medication Safety: Safer Together
09 April, 2015 by Ryan MccannMedication safety is a critical issue for health professionals and their patients. Although medicines make a significant contribution to preventing and treating illness, increasing life expectancy and improving quality of life, they also have the potential to cause harm. As a result, medicines are not only associated with providing therapeutic benefits to patients, but also with adverse events caused by errors in systems and processes within prescribing, dispensing, administration and monitoring practices. Medication incidences have negative impacts on patient outcomes and public confidence of healthcare delivery and they are costly to the health care system, its health professionals and regulatory bodies. Safe use of medicines is a high priority in the healthcare sector.
Call to Screen Elderly for Alcohol Consumption
09 April, 2015 by Petrina SmithA University of Adelaide researcher is calling for screening of alcohol consumption among the elderly to determine potential harmful effects.
