Funds Injected into Victorian eHealth Systems
31 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithAMA Victoria has welcomed a funding direction to eHealth by Health Minister David Davis.
AMA Says MRFF Link to GP Co-payment is a 'Poisoned Chalice'
30 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithAMA President, A/Prof Brian Owler, says the Government has handed Australia’s medical research sector a ‘poisoned chalice’ by making the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) dependant on GP co-payments..
Review of Independent Medical Research Institutes Welcomed
30 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Government's review of independent Medical Research Institutes (iMRIs) has been welcomed by the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI).
Australian Researchers Share Prime Minister's Prize for Science
30 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithLaureate Professor Sam Berkovic and Professor Ingrid Scheffer have been jointly awarded the Prime Minister's Prize for Science for their work revealing the genetics of epilepsy.
Australia Extends Investment in Vaccine Alliance
29 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithForeign Minister Julie Bishop has announced Australia will extend its investment in Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
New Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease Blood Test
28 October, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawUniversity of Melbourne researchers have developed a non-invasive blood test that could diagnose early onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD) with increased accuracy.
Physiotherapists Push to Refer Directly to Specialists
28 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithPhysiotherapists are pushing to have changes to legislation which will enable them to refer patients to medical specialists.
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.
