Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism Spectrum Disorders Launched
10 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithIn a bid to improve the understanding of autism and to assist people with autism and their families, Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane (pictured right) has officially launched the new Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
AMA Releases Updated Position Statement on Women's Health
05 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Medical Association has released an updated Position Statement on Women’s Health, which includes the impact that domestic violence and sexual assault has on women’s health.
NHMRC Releases Resource Outlining Risks and Benefits of PSA Testing
05 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithTo help inform discussions between health practitioners and their patients about the early detection of prostate cancer, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released a resource outlining the risks and benefits of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) testing.
Grattan Institute Report Reveals $1Billion For Better Health Care
05 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithA new Grattan Institute Report, Controlling Costly Care: a Billion-Dollar Hospital Opportunity reveals a better pricing system for public hospital treatment will show where costs are too high, and free up $1 billion for better health care.
Charles Sturt University Delivers First Vaccination Training to Pharmacists
04 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithCharles Sturt University (CSU) has delivered the first vaccination training to pharmacists under a revised program created with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, NSW Branch.
Australian Brain Initiative Could Be First to Develop a Bionic Brain
25 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithAustralia could be the first country to develop a bionic brain, according to the Inspiring smarter brain research in Australia report, to be launched today by Health Minister Peter Dutton.
National Disability Insurance Scheme Workforce Strategy on Track
20 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Government has kick-started the process for developing a National Disability Insurance Scheme Workforce Strategy with a report into workforce issues being undertaken by National Disability Services (NDS).
Pharmacists Enter Debate on Future of Australia's Health System
20 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has taken up Minister for Health Peter Dutton's call for frank debate about the future of Australia's health system.
TGA issues Warning on Soft Gel Capsules
20 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a warning to health professionals and consumers advising that medicines that come in the form of soft gel capsules may pose a choking risk for children, especially those aged under five years.
Public Forum on Racism and Culture as Social Determinants
19 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithAround 70 people from the health and community sectors will gather in Melbourne tomorrow for a public forum on Racism and Culture as Social Determinants. The forum is being hosted by the national Social Determinants of Health Alliance (SDOHA).
CHF Tells Senate Inquiry that Medical Co-payments Should Not Be Introduced
18 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Consumers Health Forum has today told the Senate inquiry in the Commission of Audit that medical co-payments should not be introduced.
New Mental Health Facility will Deliver Services for Sydney Region
18 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithUp to 1900 people experiencing mental health issues will have access to rehabilitation with the development of a new pu-pose designed facility in Camperdown, Sydney.
Healthy Lifestyle Pregnancy Advice has Led to Reduction in Babies Born Overweight
14 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe world's biggest study offering healthy eating and exercise advice to overweight and obese pregnant women has shown a significant reduction in the number of babies born over 4kg in weight.
Pharmacists Express Concern Over Cap on MedChecks
13 February, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_5871" align="alignright" width="110"] Grant Kardachi[/caption] The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has expressed concerns over the decision to cap the number of MedChecks and Diabetes MedsChecks that can be performed by individual pharmacists to 10 a month, and the number of Homes Medicines Reviews that can be delivered to 20 a month. National President of the PSA, Grant Kardachi, said the Society was concerned that consumers could lose out on vital health services as a result of the caps.
Clot Busting Drug is a Life Saver
10 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithAustralian researchers have developed a potentially safer and more effective way to treat heart attack and stroke via a new clot-busting drug, with the National Heart Foundation of Australia saying it could save many lives.
