Antibiotic Awareness Week - Time to Reshape Consumer Expectations
18 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithNPS MedicineWise is urging health professionals to pledge their commitment to preserve the miracle of antibiotics and reshape consumer expectations during Antiobiotic Awareness Week this week (18 - 24 November).
The Health Professionals Prescribing Pathway is a Step in the Right Direction
15 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe Australian College of Nursing (ACN) said the Health Minister’s approval of The Health Professionals Prescribing Pathway (HPPP) this week is a step in the right direction to forming a nationally consistent approach to best practice prescribing models.
Palliative Care Hospital Admissions Rise By Half in Ten Years
15 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe number of palliative care-related hospital admissions rose by 49 per cent between 2001-02 and 2010-11, according to the report Palliative care services in Australia 2013 released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Patient Admission Prediction Tool - The one Toolie that's welcome at Schoolies
15 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithOver 28,000 students will descend on the Gold Coast for the start of schoolies this week, and while the party may be pandemonium, emergency departments on the Gold Coast are using the CSIRO's Patient Admission Predition Tool (PAPT) to help deal with the expected chaos.
Long GP Consultations Are on the Decline
15 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithPatients needing more time to discuss chronic disease management, mental healthcare and preventive health issues with their doctors are potentially missing out, as new research shows that long GP consultations are on the decline.
Aged and Community Services Australia President and Board Reappointed
15 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe President and Board of Aged and Community Services Australia have been reappointed unopposed at the Annual General Meeting of ACSA in Melbourne.
Innovative Framework for Gynaecological Cancer professionals
14 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithHealth professionals should be better equipped to address the psychosexual needs of gynaecological cancer patients, according to research to be presented at an international cancer conference today (14/11).
General Practice Registrars Australia Announce New Chair
14 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithGeneral Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) has announced Dr David Chessor will take up the position of GPRA Chair, effective 8 January 2014. “I would like to extend an extremely warm welcome to Dr David Chessor. "He is a remarkable registrar who will strongly build on the foundations of GPRA," Dr Edward Vergara, Chair of GPRA said.
Survival Rates Improve Despite Increasing Diagnoses of Prostate Cancer
14 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithWhile more men are being diagnosed with prostate cancer, survival rates are high and are improving, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Stigma Associated With Lung Cancer Contributes to Increased Levels of Distress
13 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithStigma associated with lung cancer contributes to increased levels of distress, anxiety and depression, resulting in poorer quality of life for Australians diagnosed with the disease, according to new research being presented today ( 13 November) by Cancer Australia to the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia’s (COSA’s) Annual Scientific Meeting.
Less Fatigue for Cancer Patients Not on Chemotherapy
13 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithResearch being presented to a conference of cancer experts today (13 November) shows cancer patients who don’t have chemotherapy are less than half as likely to experience fatigue as those who do.
Research Aims to Assist Older Australians Achieve Dietary Targets
13 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithMeals on Wheels SA (MoWSA) is collaborating with major research institutes to conduct research on how best to assist older people achieve dietary targets and improve their nutritional health and wellbeing.
Macquarie Uni Awarded Funds for Project to Prevent Overdiagnosis
12 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithAn investigative study into the evaluation of disease and cost burdens of overdiagnosis has been announced as one of several new research projects within Macquarie University to be awarded an Australian Research Council (ARC) grant.
New Cancer Clinical Guidelines Launch Online
12 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithTwo new cancer clinical practice guidelines will be launched this week at national cancer meetings in Adelaide.
Experts Gather for International Arts and Health Conference
12 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithA clown doctor, death talker and poet are not the first people you’d think to look to to discuss ageing issues, but they are among 60 experts meeting atht eh 5th Annual International Arts and Health Conference today to do just that.
