Immunology Research Wins CSL Young Florey Medal
27 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe inaugural CSL Young Florey Medal has been awarded to Professor Carola Vinuesa from the Australian National University for her research into how the immune system produces antibodies to fight disease.
Alzheimer’s Australia Announces New National CEO
27 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithAlzheimer's Australia has announced Ms Carol Bennett as the new Chief Executive Officer. She will commence her new role before Christmas 2014.
Independent Review of Medicines and Medical Devices Regulation
27 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithHealth Minister Peter Dutton and Assistant Minister for Health Fiona Nash have appointed an Expert Panel Review of Medicines and Medical Device Regulation, to take place in the second quarter of 2015.
Médecins Sans Frontières Suspends Services in Gondama
24 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithMédecins Sans Frontières cannot guarantee its overwhelmed teams can meet the extremely high quality needed to treat patients and protect Médecins Sans Frontières' staff and from infection.
National Institute for Dementia Research Opens EOI
23 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has opened an Expression-of-Interest (EOI) process for organisations interested in providing services to establish the National Institute for Dementia Research.
Telstra launches new eHealth Business
22 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithTelstra has officially launched a new business division, Telstra Health, in its bid to provide integrated eHealth solutions.
Royal North Shore Hospital Under Threat of Sale
22 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithRoyal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) in Sydney is under threat of sale or long-term lease of it's southern campus.
B Vitamins Effective in Treating Depression
21 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithSupplementing current anti-depressant medication with B vitamins improves response to treatment, according to a study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
Elective Surgery Waiting Time Figures Released
20 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithAustralian public hospitals admitted almost 700,000 patients from elective surgery waiting lists in 2013-14 according to a new report Australian hospital statistics 2013-14: elective surgery waiting times.
Australia Well Prepared for Ebola
20 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithAustralia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Baggoley is confident that State and Territory health authorities have well developed systems in place to protect the community if a case of Ebola is found in Australia.
NHMRC Grant Outcomes Announced
20 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithPrime Minister, the Hon Tony Abbott MP and the Minister for Health, the Hon Peter Dutton MP, have announced NHMRC grant funding totalling $580.2 million.
Standard 9: Recognising and Responding to Clinical Deterioration in Acute Health Care
19 October, 2014 by Ryan MccannNSQHS Standard 9 supports the provision of appropriate and timely care to patients whose condition is deteriorating. The National Consensus Statement: Essential Elements for Recognising and Responding to Clinical Deterioration was developed by the Commission and has been endorsed by Australian Health Ministers as the national approach for recognising and responding to clinical deterioration in Australia. NSQHS Standard 9 builds on this to drive implementation in acute care health services.
World First Effort to Prevent Dementia
16 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithDementia will soon engulf more than 100 million people across the globe, but an international research group is leading a world-first effort to prevent dementia in people who are at high risk of this insidious disease.
New Regulations Introduced for Australian Medical Device Manufacturers
16 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithNew regulations will be introduced to allow Australian manufacturers to obtain market approval for most medical devices using conformity assessment certification from European notified bodies.
