Global Review Of Sepsis Necessary
23 March, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawAfter a study done in Australia and New Zealand found that one in eight patients with infections severe enough to require admission into intensive care didn't meet current criteria, experts have called for a global review of guidelines.
PalAssist, New QLD Helpline For Palliative Care Service
23 March, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawPatients and their families in Queensland now have greater access to support thanks to PalAssist, a 24-hour helpline operated by the Cancer Council Queensland.
NHMRC Announces New Gender Equity Policy
19 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithIn a bid to support the progression of women in health and medical research, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has issued a new gender equity policy.
Consumer Health Forum of Australia Appoints CEO
18 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Consumer Health Forum of Australia has announced Leanne Wells as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Australia Provides Medical Assistance to Vanuatu
18 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithAustralia is providing medical assistance and urban search and rescue capability to Vanuatu in response to the devastation resulting from Tropical Cyclone Pam.
Director General of WA Department of Health Appointed
18 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithMedical administrator and clinician Dr David Russell-Weisz has been appointed Director General of the Western Australian Department of Health.
Grants Available for Preparing Australia for the Genomics Revolution
17 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithOne of the largest grants in the history of the National Health and Medical Research Council is now available for research in to Preparing Australia for the Genomics Revolution in Health Care.
AMA Healthcare Awards Now Open for Nominations
16 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe AMA Excellence in Healthcare Award, AMA Woman in Medicine Award, AMA Women’s Health Award, AMA Men’s Health Award, and AMA Youth Health Award are now open for nominations.
University of Adelaide Retains Influenza Surveillance Role
16 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Government Department of Health as retained the University of Adelaide to carry out the role to collect and report on influenza-like illness across Australia.
Griffith Professor Inaugurated in International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
16 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithProfessor Wendy Chaboyer from Griffith University will be inaugurated into the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame following 13 years in research leadership and nursing.
