Disassociation of Cholesterol with Heart Disease Claimed to be 'Very Dangerous'

A  Griffith  University  scientist  has  described  the  recent  attempts  to  disassociate  diets  high  in saturated fats and cholesterol from heart disease, as potentially ‘very dangerous’.

New Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research

World-class research to improve outcomes for people with musculoskeletal conditions will be the focus of the University of Adelaide’s new Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research (COTR).

New 4D Scanning Technique to Preserve Lung Function in Cancer Patients

[caption id="attachment_5398" align="alignright" width="292"] The black and white CT scan (left) shows a lung cancer (blue arrow) partially surrounded by expanded and apparently aerated lung; the PET scan (right) shows the expanded lung without corresponding blood flow (red arrow), meaning this lung is not effectively contributing to breathing[/caption]

Chronic Pain in Women is Harder to Treat Than in Men

New research from the University of Adelaide has found that chronic pain in women is more complex and harder to treat than chronic pain in men.

Diabetes Queensland Welcomes Healthier Happier Campaign

Diabetes Queensland has welcomed the State Government’s new Healthier. Happier. campaign and acknowledged the role it will play in the fight against obesity.

More Work Needed on Tobacco and Obesity

The Public Health Association of Australia (PHHA) has called on governments from around Austraila to reassess their approach to tobacco and obesity.

AMA Urges Health Minister to Introduce a New National Medical Training Plan

The AMA Council of Doctors in Training (AMACDT) is urging Australian Health Ministers to agree to start work on a new national medical training plan when they meet in November.

World hand hygiene day is never just one day

Off duty

Katie Vine is completing her Master of Sports Physiotherapy at La Trobe University while working at Canberra Hospital as an Emergency Department Primary Contact Physiotherapist.She is also an ACT Health Directorate Project Officer with the Health Workforce Australia Expanded Scope of Practice Project, investigating and implementing extended scope of physiotherapy roles. Katie was awarded the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s (APA) Award for Professional Excellence five years in a row, between 2008 and 2012. 

Automating measurement of hand hygiene compliance - The next big question for Australian hospitals

National safety and quality health service standards

Standard 4 Medication Safety 

AMA Calls to Scrap Cap on Tax Deductions for Professional Development Expenses

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has welcomed a move to launch a full Senate inquiry into the Federal Government’s $2000 cap on tax deductions for work-related self-education expenses.

The speed of ultrasound

Table 1. The complete list of ASUM CCPU units

The critical need for integration of imaging infrastructure

Patients & Privacy

Look After Your Patient’s Electronic Health Information Effectively or Suffer the Consequences