Research Connections Announces First Recipients
27 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe first recipients to benefit from the new Australian government program Research Connections have been announced.
Insight into Genetic Variants that Alter Brain Development
22 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithAlmost 3000 scientists from 193 institutes have shared results from analyses of genetic data to provide insight into the causes of variability in human brain development.
Twitter Media Being Used to Predict Heart Disease
22 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithInteresting research published in the Journal Psychological Science shows that Twitter can be used to indicate a community's psychological well being and even predict rates of heart disease.
Rodents May Help Find Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease
21 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithA Chilean rodent species may provide a natural model for Alzheimer’s disease, an international research team, including scientists from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at UNSW, has found.
Stomach Ulcer Bacterium Associated with Lower Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
20 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithResearchers from the Western Australian Neuroscience Research Institute have collaborated on a study which has found the stomach ulcer bacterium Helicobacter pylori is associated with a lower risk of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Government To Consult On Medicare Reform
19 January, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawFollowing changes to Medicare last week, the Government has responded to concerns about the new measure to improve patient care and deal with the problem of 'six minute medicine'.
Young Asian Australians Attitudes Toward Skin Cancer Affected By Western Culture
19 January, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawMany young Asian Australians are engaging in unsafe sun behaviour and putting themselves at risk of developing skin cancer, a study from the University of Adelaide has discovered.
Organ Transplantation Guidelines Available for Public Consultation
19 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithWhile Australia has one of the highest organ transplantation success rates in the world, there are still 1500 Australians waiting for a transplant at any given time.
Government Backs Down on Medicare Rebate Cuts
15 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe new Minister for Health Sussan Ley has dumped plans to cut Medicare rebates in an announcement to the press today.
Australian Clinical Dosimetry Service Receives Further Funding
14 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithPresident of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) A/Prof Chris Milross has welcomed the Commonwealth Government commitment to further funding for the Australian Clinical Dosimetry Service.
New Free Diabetic Eye Disease Publication Available to Increase Patient Awareness
14 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Macular Disease Foundation Australia has produced a free information book on diabetic eye disease for health professionals to provide to patients with, or at risk or, diabetes.
Medical Bodies Respond to Medicare Rebate Changes
13 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithChanges to the Medicare rebate, which come into effect on January 19, could see Australia face a crisis similar to that gripping the British health system, according to AMA vice president Dr Stephen Parnis.
More Research Needed on Men's Telephone Counselling Services
13 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithAussie men have long had a reputation for not engaging in relationship advice, but research is showing there is a disconnect between men's telephone counselling services and the expectations of what men want.
