CHeBA Lobbies Prime Minister to Place Dementia on G20 Agenda
04 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithOn the back of the success of the recent G8, the the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) is lobbying Prime Minister Tony Abbott to to place dementia prominently on the G20 agenda, when it is held in November.
Global Report released for World Cancer Day
04 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe World Cancer Report, released today for World Cancer Day, shows that cancer is the biggest cause of mortality globally, responsible for 8.2 million deaths per year and rising.
Queensland Department of Health Acts in Fraud Awareness Month
03 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithIn its bid to prevent another fake Tahitian Prince scandal, the Queensland Department of Health is adoping a zero tolerance approach to fraud, misconduct and corruption in Fraud Awareness Month.
Targeted Treatments for Parkinson's Disease Now More Possible
03 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithTargeting treatments for patients with Parkinson's disease may be more possible with a surprise discovery made by UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute (QBI).
Doctors Prescribe FebFast to Raise Awareness of Excessive Alcohol Consumption
30 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithWith excessive consumption of alcohol a concern in the community, AMA Victoria is proving to patients and themselves that a month without alcohol is just what the doctor ordered by participating in FebFast.
Organ Donation in 2013 Highest on Record
30 January, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_6626" align="alignright" width="145"] Assistant Minister for Health Fiona Nash[/caption]
Program Helping Teenagers Better Manage Diabetes Sees Success
29 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithA Griffith University and Gold Coast Health program to help teenagers better manage diabetes has seen success on the Gold Coast.
Take the Pledge to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
29 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithHealth professionals are being urged to take the pledge to fight antibiotic resistance after new research shows making a public commitment leads to significant improvements in antibiotic prescribing.
New CEO at National Heart Foundation of Australia
28 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe National Heart Foundation of Australia has appointed former Victorian SES Chief Mary Barry as the charity’s new National CEO.
Medical Workforce Shows Growth in Latest AIHW Report
24 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe medical workforce is continuing to grow, with increased supply across all regions of Australia, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Annual Gold Questionnaire Available to Pharmacists
24 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithOne of the pharmacy profession’s most popular education tools, the Annual Gold Questionnaire, is available exclusively online at the PSA website and will be available until 1 March 2014.
Non Toxic Treatment for Human Breast Cancer Being Developed
23 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithA University of Queensland researcher is developing a “Trojan horse” non-toxic treatment for human breast cancer.
Still a Grey Zone in Diagnostic Boundaries for Autism Spectrum Disorder
21 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithDespite changes implemented last year to modernise and clarify diagnostic boundaries for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there is still a 'grey zone' which could lead to both over and under diagnosis, according to a new overview of autism.
Ongoing Benefits in Making Risk Factors from Annual GP Health Checks
20 January, 2014 by Petrina SmithNew research from the University of Adelaide suggests there are ongoing benefits in managing risk factors from annual GP health checks, amid growing international concern that such check-ups do not improve patients' health.
