Focus on JulEYE and Top 5 Eye Conditions
01 July, 2015 by Sharon SmithAs the aging population sets to increase and the number of people suffering from chronic disease escalates, the importance of early detection and diagnosis of eye conditions is of uttermost importance. This month we are using the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Opthalmologists (RANZCO) Eye Foundation's JulEYE as a month to advocate for eye health and the community of eye health professionals. We have invited Allanah Crameri and Vivan Law who are specialist Orthoptists with Orthoptics Australia to share the top 5 eye conditions people commonly suffer from and some handy tips on what to look out for.
More is not always better
15 June, 2015 by ahhbClimate Change is Bad For Your Health
30 April, 2015 by Sharon SmithThe Australian Academy of Science (AAS) yesterday released a report detailing its concerns on the effects of climate change on Australians by the end of the century. Key concerns identified were weather; food and water availability; and jobs and livelihoods,
Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary handbook Updated
18 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithPharmacists in hospital, community or academic settings, can now access the 23rd edition of the Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and handbook (APF23).
Renal Specialist Takes Up Hypertension Fight
08 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithRenal physician and hypertension specialist Professor Markus Schlaich has been appointed inaugural Dobney Chair in Clinical Research, a position co-funded by UWA, Royal Perth Hospital and the Royal Perth Hospital Medical Research Foundation.
Typhoid Gene Discovery Could Help Improve Treatment to Infections Diseases
11 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithPeople who carry a particular type of gene have natural resistance against typhoid fever according to new research published in Nature Genetics.
New National Asthma Strategy to be Developed
30 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithA new National Asthma Strategy will be developed to address the toll the condition has on the lives of more than two million Australians.
An holistic approach
07 October, 2014 by ahhbPain Treatments Less Effective for those with Irritable Bowel
19 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithResearchers have discovered the immune system is defective in people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, which is a major reason why sufferers have ongoing issues with pain.
Pharmacists must not let standards slip
03 August, 2014 by ahhbA disturbing statistic has emerged from an audit of the National Return of Unused Medicines (NatRUM) which indicates pharmacists may be letting their standards slip in some very important areas involving patient safety.
Elderly Most Vulnerable Group to be Affected by Introduction of Co-payments
08 July, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe elderly and those with chronic conditions are those most likely to be affected by the Federal government's proposal to introduce co-payments for medications and services provided by GPs, pathology and imaging providers, according to a new University of Sydney study.
Australian Council on Healthcare Standards Announces New Chief Executive
01 July, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_8602" align="alignright" width="200"] Dr Christine Dennis[/caption]
Victorian Inquiry into Community Pharmacy Announced
12 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithIn a first for State-based politics in Victorian Government, the Victorian Legislative council has passed a motion to inquire into the role and opportunities for community pharmacy in primary and preventative care in Victoria.
Southern Hemisphere's Most Powerful Body Scanner Now Operating at UQ
13 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Southern Hemisphere's most powerful body scanner, capable of capturing extremely fine anatomical details, is now operating at The University of Queensland.
New imaging - Further advancing patient care
07 October, 2013 by ahhb[caption id="attachment_5130" align="alignright" width="200"] Head x-ray, brain in MRI[/caption]
