Drop in Golden Staph Cases in Major Australian Hospitals
09 April, 2015 by Petrina SmithAustralia’s major public hospitals have recorded a six per cent drop in the rate of healthcare-associated ‘Golden Staph’ bloodstream infections.
Vitamin D link with Depression in Overweight Women
08 April, 2015 by Petrina SmithUniversity of Adelaide researchers have discovered a previously unknown link between vitamin D and depression in overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Call to Stop Doctors Providing Unproven Stem Cell Therapies
08 April, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Academy of Science is calling for the closure of a loophole that is allowing some doctors to offer unproven stem cell therapies.
The Aged Care Workforce in Australia Position Paper Released
02 April, 2015 by Petrina SmithAged and Community Services Australia (ACSA)'s latest position paper The Aged Care Workforce in Australia says future challenges lie not in finding more workers but in developing new staffing models.
Regional Assessment Services Providers Announced
02 April, 2015 by Petrina SmithAssistant Minister for Social Services Senator Mitch Fifield has announced 13 organisations selected to operate the My Aged Care Regional Assessment Services.
Blocking Dengue Fever With Bacteria
01 April, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawResearch conducted at the University of Melbourne, in collaboration with international researchers, has tested a novel way to block dengue virus using Wolbachia, an insect bacterium.
Funding Extended for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Organisations
01 April, 2015 by Petrina SmithApproximately 160 alcohol and drug treatment organisations have had their funding extended until 30 June 2016.
Report on Leading Causes of Death in Australia
01 April, 2015 by Petrina SmithHeart disease remains the leading cause of death in Australia, with dementia and Alzheimer's Disease now outranking cerebrovascular disease.
World's Largest Anorexia Nervosa Study Calls for Volunteers
31 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithAustralians either living with or having recovered from anorexia nervosa, are being asked to participate in the world’s largest and most rigorous genetic investigation into the illness. The Anorexia Nervosa Genetics Initiative (ANGI) aims to identify the genes that play a role in causing the serious and potentially life-threatening illness, affecting an estimated 53,000 Australians.1,2
New Information Sheet on Surgical Fees
30 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) has developed an information sheet to support patients and referring doctors on the issues surrounding surgical fees.
Advanced Health Research and Translation Centres Announced
30 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe first ever National Health and Medical Research Council Advanced Health Research and Translation Centres have been announced.
