Allied Health
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Some Victorians have had to wait up to four years for general dental treatment AAP - 07-08-2018
Some Victorians have endured pain and discomfort for up to four years, waiting for publicly-funded routine dental treatment. The Australian
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Weekend physio instrumental in subacute rehabilitation Nicole Madigan - 05-07-2018
Access to allied health services, in particular, physiotherapy, on weekends should be standard in the subacute rehabilitation setting, according to Australian Physiotherapy
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Comparing the safety and effectiveness of Australian physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths Sharon Smith - 10-05-2018
In a six-year study comparing complaints against physiotherapists, chiropractors
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Stem cell technology: hope for babies born with a cataract AAP - 19-03-2018
Stem cells are being used to regenerate human eye lenses, offering hope of better vision outcomes for children born with a cataract. A team
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Optometrist launches innovative eye service to transform patient care HealthTimes - 18-10-2017
Leading optometry practice OCULA has launched a specialist eye service integrating three disciplines of eye care – the first of its kind in New Zealand.
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Australia's oral health to be investigated AAP - 28-02-2017
The oral health of the nation will go under scrutiny in a new University of Adelaide study, the first national study of its kind in more than a decade.
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Major cuts to allied health scholarships Karen Keast - 07-02-2017
Allied health has been dealt a $72.5 million blow, with the Federal Government slashing its funding for health workforce scholarships over four years.
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World-first vaccine to prevent and treat gum disease AAP - 05-12-2016
Melbourne scientists hope clinical trials on their promising periodontitis vaccine to treat chronic gum disease will begin in 2018. Australian
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Australia falling behind in kids dental care AAP - 19-05-2016
The prevalence of untreated tooth decay in kids is higher in Australia than in comparable countries, says a new Adelaide University survey.
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Controversial Vic chiro banned from treating kids AAP - 17-05-2016
A Melbourne chiropractor at the centre of a viral online video of him cracking a four-day-old baby's spine has been temporarily banned from treating children.
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Pathologists hit back at proposed funding cuts AAP - 28-04-2016
Pathologists have hit back at a scathing report suggesting their industry should face hefty government funding cuts. Pathologists insist a
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Vitamin C cuts cataract progression risk AAP - 24-03-2016
Vitamin C rich foods can cut cataract progression by a third, according to new research. Eating foods high in vitamin C can cut the risk of
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Chiropractic Board of Australia 'should be sacked' amid allegations AAP - 04-02-2016
The Chiropractic Board of Australia is facing growing calls for it to be sacked amid accusations it's failed to act on hundreds of complaints.
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Country kids face twice as many tooth fillings as city cousins HealthTimes - 02-08-2016
A new research report just released by the Royal Flying Doctor Service shines a spotlight on oral health for country Australians. Oral health and dental care access disparities
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Osteopathy fastest growing allied health profession Karen Keast - 29-03-2016
Osteopathy, podiatry and occupational therapy are the fastest
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Rogue dentists may be tip of the iceberg AAP - 23-06-2015
Health authorities are concerned there may be more dodgy clinics in Melbourne's north after three more were located. Health authorities
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Cataract blitzes not long-term solution AAP - 04-05-2015
Surgical blitzes to treat eye disease don't fix long-term problems in Indigenous eye care, say experts. Surgical blitzes to treat cataracts
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Nurse, midwife and pharmacist numbers grow Karen Keast - 29-02-2016
Australia has more registered nurses, midwives, pharmacists
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