Bodies Servicing those with Dementia Now in Jeopardy
27 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithAged & Community Services Australia is growing increasingly concerned the Coalition Government will pull funding for aged care programs after it suddenly ceased funding the Dementia and Severe Behaviours Supplement.
Launch of App to Monitor Facebook Use of People Living With a Mental Illness
26 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithMental health experts are using social media to predict when a person living with a mental illness is likely to experience a relapse.
Sustainable perioperative practices - Reducing, reusing or recycling
26 June, 2014 by ahhbDr Pat Nicholson PhD, RN, RM, has been involved in perioperative nursing for more than 30 years. Dr Nicholson discusses the evidence behind reducing, reusing or recycling in the perioperative setting.
A Gum Disease Treatment is Improving Vascular health in Aboriginal Australians
26 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithA first of its kind study among Aboriginal Australians has found a simple non-surgical gum disease treatment markedly reduces the thickness of the wall of the arteries, a risk factor for heart disease.
Concerns for Future of Surgical Workforce
25 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithA new report claims that at a time when the number of surgeons in Australasia needs to be growing, medical student interest in surgery as a career is stagnant, raising serious concerns for the surgical workforce of the future.
Exploring Healthcare Variation in Australia Released Today
25 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe management of common health conditions varies considerably depending upon where people live, according to the paper Exploring Healthcare Variation in Australia released by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
New AIHW report on Australia's health 2014 Released
25 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithLifestyle-related chronic diseases are the leading cause of illness, disability and death in Australia, according to the latest two-yearly national health report card from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
International Research Shows Poor Nutrition Leads to Development of Chronic Diseases
24 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithInternational research involving the University of Adelaide has shown for the first time that poor nutrition – including a lack of fruit, vegetables and whole grains – is associated with the development of multiple chronic diseases over time.
Sanofi Paster Vaxigrants Winners Announced
24 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithSanofi Pasteur has awarded $100,000 in Vaxigrants sponsorships to five healthcare organisations to help increase local community immunisation rates and awareness about the benefits of vaccination.
Pharmacists Reminded of Need to Be Vigilant in Preparation of Dose Administration Aids
23 June, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_8461" align="alignright" width="161"] Grant Kardachi[/caption] Pharmacists have been reminded of the need to follow correct standards and procedures in the preparation of dose administration aids (DAAs) following a warning from the Pharmacy Board of Australia over a medication incident involving the drug methotrexate. The Board said this resulted in a death and while the medication was dispensed correctly, the resultant packaging of the drug into a dose administration aid by a pharmacy technician was incorrect and the packing error was not detected by the pharmacist.
Australian Dental Association Concerned about 2014 Skilled Occupation List
19 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Dental Association (ADA) says the impending release of the 2014 Skilled Occupation List (List) will bring despair to many newly graduating dentists. The ADA says despite its repeated calls to take corrective action, reports indicate that dentists remaon in the list for 2014, which means dentists with overseas qualifications can enter Australia and limit jobs from graduates from Australian universities.
Health Professionals Needed for Parkinson's Disease Study
18 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithResearchers at The University of Western Australia are seeking health professionals to participate in a Parkinson's Disease study investigating their experiences engaging with partners of those with Parkinson’s. Meredith Bolland, a Doctorate student in UWA’s School of Psychology, said partners of people with Parkinson’s Disease had first-hand knowledge that was essential in providing effective care for their loved one.
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.
Australian-first Translational Pharmaceutical Science Laboratory to be Built in Melbourne
05 June, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_7936" align="alignright" width="162"] Dr Michelle McIntosh will use the new facility for her Inhaled Oxytocin project. Image from Monash University[/caption] A landmark grant will be used to build a world-class and Australian-first translational pharmaceutical science laboratory at the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Melbourne. Directly supporting capacity building, skills growth and education development, the new Translational Research Lab has been made possible by a $1.2 million grant from the Helen Macherson Smith Trust (HMSTrust), $1.1 million of in-kind contributions from industry partners PerkinElmer and Shimadzu and a further $350,000 contribution from the McCallMcBain Foundation to build state of the art facilities at the precinct.
Hospital Emergency Departments Record Improvements in Patients Departing Within Four Hours
29 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithAustralia’s major metropolitan public hospitals saw marked improvements in the percentage of patients departing emergency departments (ED) within four hours , however regional hospitals were not as faring as well according to a new National Health Performance Authority report.
