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New wound-healing research project wins NASA tick of approval
Date of Posting: 11-06-2020
A group of Australian scientists has caught the attention of NASA with a novel technology development that could potentially heal wounds in days rather than weeks without using stitches. The research team from Southern Cross University is pioneeri Read More...
New agreement brings fairness back to public hospitals
Date of Posting: 11-06-2020
The new National Health Reform Agreement has the potential to end the practice of public hospitals “harvesting” privately insured patients for their insurance benefits and ensure Australians who need care get it based on clini Read More...
COVID-19 patients who undergo surgery are at greatly increased risk of dying following surgery
Date of Posting: 11-06-2020
Patients undergoing surgery after contracting coronavirus are at greatly increased risk of death following surgery, a new global study published in The Lancet reveals. Researchers from the international COVIDsurg collaborative found that amongst SARS Read More...
Adelaide to be home for new cancer treatment
Date of Posting: 10-06-2020
A new medical development in Adelaide will be home to a proton therapy device that will improve the treatment of tumours as well as cut costs to patients. Cancer treatment across the Asia-Pacific will be "revolutionised" with reduced cos Read More...
Calls for a better education campaign for patients and doctors on good cholesterol levels
Date of Posting: 10-06-2020
Doctors want people to start taking cholesterol treatment more seriously with new data revealing half of those with heart disease not completing treatment. Nearly half of Australians with heart disease aren't getting enough treatment for their Read More...
Nurses In Action program launched to improve health access and increase skill sharing opportunities
Date of Posting: 09-06-2020
World Youth International are excited to announce the launch of their revised Nurses In Action Kenyan program, which will commence taking place as soon as travel restrictions ease. The covid-19 outbreak has had a significant impact on World Youth Read More...
Impressive result for mental health therapy
Date of Posting: 09-06-2020
As Australia looks for the most efficient assessment and treatment of mental health in the era of COVID-19 lockdowns and disruptions, the outcomes of a national trail, published by Flinders University researchers, has identified the effectiveness of Read More...
New awards to celebrate disability, allied health, aged care and community sector professionals
Date of Posting: 09-06-2020
Nominations have today opened for the inaugural HESTA Excellence Awards, which recognise the dedicated professionals working in disability, allied health, aged care and community services. With a $60,000 prize pool up for grabs, the new Awards wil Read More...
Better support for sexual abuse victims under new training for first responders
Date of Posting: 09-06-2020
A new federal grant awarded to Monash University will improve the way frontline workers and health professionals respond to victims of sexual violence. The Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator the Hon. Anne Ruston, today announced th Read More...
Council welcomes the Victorian Government's Medically Supervised Injecting Facility announcement
Date of Posting: 09-06-2020
Yarra City Council today welcomed the Victorian Government’s three-year extension to the Medically Supervised Injecting Facility in Richmond and the introduction of a second facility, expected to be located in the City of Melbourne. Yarra al Read More...
Cutting through COVID-19 myths with science communication
Date of Posting: 09-06-2020
Associate Professor Darren Saunders is known for keeping misinformation in check and helping the public to better understand science. The medical researcher also won a prestigious Eureka Prize for his outstanding contribution to public science com Read More...
Dietary and physical activity intervention reduces LDL cholesterol level in children
Date of Posting: 09-06-2020
An individualised and family-based physical activity and dietary intervention reduced the plasma LDL cholesterol concentration of primary school children, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The findings of the Physical Activity Read More...
New app helps people monitor COVID-19 symptoms from home and identify mental health needs
Date of Posting: 09-06-2020
A new app that helps patients in self-isolation monitor for symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) and identify their mental health needs has been developed by a team of medical and digital experts. CovidCare provides self-monitoring support to patien Read More...
Millennial mental health toll spikes during COVID
Date of Posting: 09-06-2020
There has been a spike in severe psychological distress in young Australian adults under 35, according to new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU). The study – which tracked 3,155 Australians – is the first-of-its-kin Read More...
Increase in HIV cases, but decline in numbers first diagnosed in New Zealand
Date of Posting: 09-06-2020
After two years of declining numbers of HIV cases in New Zealand, there was a slight increase in 2019, but many of these cases were first diagnosed overseas. Figures released today by the AIDS Epidemiology Group, University of Otago, show a total Read More...
RACGP urges Australians to seek help for alcohol and other drug issues
Date of Posting: 09-06-2020
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed changes introduced to help reduce the harms associated with prescription opioids as part of a suite of measures to reduce opioid-related harm. Under changes to the Pharmace Read More...
The New Zealand government confirmed COVID-free status
Date of Posting: 08-06-2020
New Zealand has no active cases of coronavirus after the recovery of the last person identified by health authorities with COVID-19. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she "did a little dance" of joy with daughter Neve when she learned N Read More...
Australian and Norwegian scientists team up to produce COVID-19 vaccine
Date of Posting: 05-06-2020
Scientists in Australia and Norway are hoping a new biotechnology could help get a COVID-19 vaccine onto the streets by the end of 2021. Australian and Norwegian researchers are teaming up to try and mass produce a coronavirus vaccine by the end o Read More...
Australia's life expectancy slows, while inequality grows
Last Updated: 05-06-2020
New research published in Australian Population Studies shows that people living in outer regional, remote and very remote areas have premature death rates about 40 per cent higher than those in major cities, and the gap is growing. The disparity Read More...
Improving access to early medical abortion amid COVID-19
Last Updated: 05-06-2020
To mark today’s International Day of Action on Women’s Health (May 28), a newly formed coalition of key stakeholders and clinician experts is advocating rapid policy and practice-based changes to improve the accessibility of early medical Read More...
The full circle: from student to midwifery mentor
Date of Posting: 05-06-2020
Julie Jessen was one of Wintec’s very first midwifery students to enrol in 1996. Since graduating she has helped to deliver 1,400 babies. Several decades later she has come full circle and now mentors Wintec midwifery students.[subscribe] Read More...
Experts urgently calling for global infection control reform in hospitals & aged care facilities
Date of Posting: 05-06-2020
World leaders in infection control and disease prevention are convening today at the Inaugural iClean 2020 conference to discuss innovative infection control reform in hospitals and aged care facilities in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Ac Read More...
Remedy seeking 170 new healthcare professionals
Date of Posting: 05-06-2020
It’s an extraordinary time for the healthcare sector and at Remedy Healthcare, we need extraordinary people to meet the challenges we and our customers face. Today’s labour market has changed quickly due to COVID-19 and while some indu Read More...
Australian researchers have found antibiotics to beat superbugs
Last Updated: 03-06-2020
Australian researchers have found fresh ways to beat superbugs with antibiotics, which may help in the fight against coronavirus complications. Australian researchers have found antibiotics to beat stubborn superbugs which may help fight COVID-19 Read More...
Advocates are calling for national focus on migraines
Date of Posting: 03-06-2020
Debilitating migraines are a serious headache for the economy as well as those with the chronic health condition, and advocates are hoping to raise awareness. With June marking Migraine Awareness Month, advocates are calling for more help for the Read More...
Five babies have tested positive to a rare bacteria in SA hospital
Date of Posting: 03-06-2020
A rare bacterial infection has been found in five babies in Adelaide's Flinders Medical Centre neonatal unit, with one in a serious but stable condition. At least five babies in an Adelaide hospital have tested positive to a rare bacteria, wit Read More...
Empowering nurses with Critical Care Essential knowledge
Date of Posting: 03-06-2020
Australia’s COVID-19 pandemic may not have seen the same influx of patients into ICU as other countries, and for this we are grateful. Nevertheless, it’s essential to upskill the nursing workforce to futureproof their skills in case of a Read More...
New initiative to support people with disabilities in the criminal justice system
Date of Posting: 03-06-2020
RMIT’s Centre for Innovative Justice (CIJ) has created a critical new online resource designed to help people with cognitive impairment and intellectual disabilities receive fairer treatment in Victoria’s criminal justice system. Suppo Read More...
Yoga keeps seniors forever young
Date of Posting: 03-06-2020
Observing 90-year-old yoga practitioners has convinced Flinders University researcher Associate Professor Kathy Arthurson that maintaining yoga exercise is an important means for seniors to maintain youthful agility. Associate Professor Arthurson, Read More...
Supporting prevention and management of COVID-19 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Date of Posting: 03-06-2020
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), the Lowitja Institute, and The Australian National University (ANU) are working together to provide practical and ti Read More...
DON'T WAIT is the simple message from the President of the peak psychiatry body
Last Updated: 03-06-2020
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is urging everyone to seek professional advice for any mental or physical health issues if they aren’t feeling well. Now is the time to seek help for any medical conditio Read More...
According to research, winter time could be COVID-19 time
Date of Posting: 02-06-2020
People could be at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 in winter, according to research that's linked lower humidity to the spread of the virus. The coronavirus could become a seasonal disease, with people at greater risk of contracting it du Read More...
Prime Minister Scott Morrison eyes house builds for construction boom
Date of Posting: 01-06-2020
The construction and entertainment sectors are next in line for targeted stimulus as the federal government focuses on coronavirus economic recovery. New home construction and major renovation projects could be boosted through cash grants under a Read More...
Asthmatic Aussies can take drug at home
Date of Posting: 01-06-2020
Severe asthmatics can access a pre-filled medicinal device to use at home to help their condition after it was added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. A Victorian with severe asthma who has been hospitalised more than 100 times with flare-ups Read More...
Government invests $57 million to improve palliative care
Date of Posting: 01-06-2020
The Australian Government is investing $57.2 million to improve palliative care in aged care facilities across Australia. Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Richard Colbeck, says the funding will help reduce the physical and emotional Read More...
Results of dog cancer treatment trial raise hopes for human use
Date of Posting: 01-06-2020
The encouraging interim results of a trial of a new cancer immunotherapy treatment in dogs with soft tissue sarcomas have raised hopes for a more effective treatment of this aggressive cancer, which is also common in humans. The veterinary treatme Read More...
RACGP urges patients to reach out to their GP for any mental health issues
Date of Posting: 01-06-2020
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed the Federal Government’s latest investment in mental health and suicide prevention research and reminded patients to talk to their GP if they have concerns about their m Read More...
Augmented reality helps teens tackle anxiety
Date of Posting: 01-06-2020
Augmented reality could help teens take control of their mental wellness, as new research from the University of South Australia trials the next-gen technology, in a push to curb increasing rates of poor mental health among Aussie kids. Funded by Read More...
Australia eases COVID-19 restrictions
Date of Posting: 01-06-2020
Much of Australia is entering a new phase of fewer COVID-19 restrictions but authorities will continue to monitor cases to ensure the country remains safe. Australians will experience more freedom as much of the country enters a new phase of COVID Read More...
Australian data shows children at low risk of COVID-19 infection
Date of Posting: 28-05-2020
In the first 30 days since seeing their first patient, the number of children testing positive to COVID-19 at an Australian tertiary paediatric hospital has been low and none who contracted the virus required in-hospital treatment, according to a new Read More...
