Pharmacist-led prescribing: nationalised approach, a step closer
28 September, 2023 by Tom Simpson*Earlier in the year I shared my views on the future of pharmacy noting pharmacist-led prescribing as one of the key areas of pharmacist specialisation that would help address the increasingly complex nature of health care.
Partnership to boost heart disease research
26 September, 2023The Victor Change Cardiac Research Institute and Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research partnership aims to strengthen heart research nationally.
New pharmacy recognition program launched
26 September, 2023The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has launched a recognition program hoping to transform pharmacy practice in Australia and New Zealand.
COVID-19 inquiry: a sub-standard response?
25 September, 2023The federal government has appointed an independent panel to conduct an Inquiry into Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help better prepare and protect our country for the future.
Project to improve treatments for children's muscle diseases
22 September, 2023The National Muscle Disease Bio-databank will advance research into understanding why children develop genetic muscle diseases.
Breast cancer: risk of death higher if treatment time frames not followed
20 September, 2023An increased risk of death from breast cancer has been found in women if treatment interval guidelines are not followed, according to research published in the Medical Journal of Australia.
Peter Mac jumps in World's Best Specialised Hospital rankings
18 September, 2023After a global survey of doctors and healthcare professionals, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre has risen in ranking for the World's Best Specialised Hospitals of 2024.
Harris Maternity, Personify Care launch digital antenatal pathways
13 September, 2023A new app by Harris Maternity and Personify Care aims to deliver antenatal education and care to expectant parents.
Lead exposure likely behind 5.5 million CVD deaths: study
13 September, 2023Cardiovascular disease deaths and IQ loss caused by lead exposure could be far higher than previous estimates, according to new analysis.
Flowsell Pull Out SlipShelf range
13 September, 2023 | Supplied by: FlowsellFlowsell provides customisable storage and shelving solutions that are designed for the unique needs of the healthcare industry.
Common chemo drug might promote cancer growth: animal study
13 September, 2023A standard chemotherapy drug used for breast cancer can actually injure the cells surrounding the cancer, which can then awaken dormant cancer cells and promote cancer growth, say US researchers testing the drugs in mice.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder program expanding with $1.5m funding
11 September, 2023The expansion of a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder screening program will be explored with community organisations as part of a new National Health and Medical Research Council project.
Mater launches new model of care for diabetic pregnant mums
06 September, 2023Mater Mothers' Hospital has launched a new hybrid care model that combines a traditional midwifery group practice with an extra layer of obstetric care.
Calls to standardise allergy tests to improve reliability
05 September, 2023Scientists are calling for standardisation of allergy tests after laboratory trials showed commercially available tests are not uniformly reliable.
Device to improve pacemaker surgery efficiency
05 September, 2023South Australian company C.tech (Cardiovascular Technology Pty) has developed the OnePoint Junction Box with an aim to improve pacemaker surgery.
