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APA calls for physiotherapists to provide standard care for prenatal women
Date of Posting: 08-10-2019
The Australian Physiotherapy Association is calling for women’s health physiotherapists to be included in the care teams for all pregnant women, to reduce the risk of complications and improve outcomes for women and their babies. The call fo Read More...
Australian government gives $3M to trial medicinal cannabis
Date of Posting: 07-10-2019
The federal government is putting $3 million towards researching how medicinal cannabis can be used to combat cancer pain and other side effects. Olivia Newton-John wants Australia to catch up with the rest of the world on medicinal cannabis.[subs Read More...
Not enough time to exercise? High-intensity training can fit into your daily life
Date of Posting: 07-10-2019
Matthew Haines, University of Huddersfield Physical inactivity is a global health problem. But despite overwhelming evidence that regular exercise is highly beneficial, the challenge of encouraging people to be more active remains. Read More...
Fewer Young People are Buying Health Cover, But Here's Why They Should
Date of Posting: 03-10-2019
Over the past few years, the Australian healthcare system has been experiencing some worrying trends. It seems people are waiting longer for care than ever before, and many face unexpected bills for the care they've received. At the same time, an Read More...
Queensland researchers say, anti-smoking warnings 'lose shock value'
Date of Posting: 02-10-2019
Graphic images of black lungs, rotten teeth and cancerous mouths on cigarette packaging have lost their shock value, Queensland researchers say. Researchers want health warnings printed on each and every cigarette as the shocking, graphic images p Read More...
Sticks a new modality to improve mobility
Date of Posting: 02-10-2019
Mobility sticks are becoming an increasingly popular treatment modality to improve flexibility, strength and motor control. Sports Physiotherapist Steve Stahl, Director of Education, Stick Mobility, runs courses for physiotherapists interested in Read More...
Cystic Fibrosis drug breakthrough on track to prolong life by decades
Date of Posting: 02-10-2019
The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre is trialling a breakthrough drug that could allow patients to live decades longer, by turning the acutely fatal disease into a manageable condition. The breakthrough Triple-therapy CF Read More...
Cannabidiol gel reduces seizures in children with severe epilepsy
Last Updated: 02-10-2019
A cannabidiol gel has been shown to reduce epileptic seizures in children in a clinical trial conducted in New Zealand and Australia. The gel, which is applied to the skin as a transdermal treatment, was found to reduce the number of focal impaire Read More...
Computer networks at regional Victorian hospitals were cyber attacked, surgeries delayed
Date of Posting: 01-10-2019
Surgeries and other hospital services have been delayed after some Victorian computer systems were cyber attacked but emergency procedures aren't affected. Computer networks at regional Victorian hospitals are in lockdown after a cyber attack, Read More...
Australians are being warned not to be complacent about high blood pressure
Date of Posting: 30-09-2019
People living with high blood pressure and blood cholesterol have been warned not to be complacent about dealing with the conditions, to avoid heart disease. Australians are being urged not to be complacent about high blood pressure and elevated c Read More...
Expanders or breast implants recalled over cancer fears
Date of Posting: 27-09-2019
Women with breast implants or expanders urged to see doctor after regulators announce crackdown on any sold in Australia. Women with breast implants or expanders are being urged to see a doctor after regulators announced a crackdown over cancer fe Read More...
When politicians become lobbyists, they really can be bad for your health
Date of Posting: 25-09-2019
Think you are sick to death of politicians? When they later become lobbyists they really can be bad for your health, a new study says. Some Australians may be sick to death of politicians but when they later become lobbyists it can be very bad for Read More...
Hospital has denied it is incapable of performing some stroke and cardiological procedures
Date of Posting: 24-09-2019
The Northern Beaches Hospital has denied it is incapable of performing some stroke and cardiological procedures, saying its contractually obliged not to do so. The Northern Beaches Hospital has rebutted a Sydney surgeon's accusation the public Read More...
Victorian upper house has issued an appeal for pill testing
Date of Posting: 24-09-2019
On the cusp of music festival season, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is being lobbied by minor parties to support a pill testing trial. Michael Barlow thought he was playing it safe when he only took a quarter of a pill that was sold to him as t Read More...
Calls on the National Disability Insurance Scheme to step up support for mentally ill participants
Date of Posting: 23-09-2019
A new report calls on the National Disability Insurance Scheme to step up support for mentally ill participants. The National Disability Insurance Scheme isn't doing enough to support mentally ill Australians, a new report says.[subscribe] Read More...
New MRI imaging promises more accurate diagnosis of back pain
Last Updated: 20-09-2019
A research article published in JOR Spine investigating a new MRI scanning technique may hold promise for more accurately diagnosing and treating back pain. The study compared scans performed on rabbits using the new technique, which were then com Read More...
Price and dodgy operators are among the concerns raised about Victoria's fertility treatment sector
Date of Posting: 20-09-2019
Victorians have one more day to contribute to an inquiry hoping to uncover any poor practices at assisted reproductive treatments such as IVF. Price and dodgy operators are among the concerns raised about Victoria's fertility treatment sector. Read More...
Stigma associated with dementia was similar to that of mental health
Date of Posting: 20-09-2019
A global survey exploring attitudes about dementia has found two-thirds of people think it's a natural part of ageing rather than a medical condition. It's one of the world's fastest growing causes of death but stigma and misunderstand Read More...
More women visit Victorian hospital emergency departments for pharmaceutical opioid harm
Date of Posting: 20-09-2019
More Victorian women present to hospital emergency departments for pharmaceutical opioid harm than men as overall numbers surge, according to new data. More women than men visit Victorian hospital emergency departments with illness caused by pharm Read More...
Debate is set to continue on amendments to a bill decriminalising abortion in NSW
Date of Posting: 19-09-2019
The NSW upper house will debate further proposed changes to the abortion decriminalisation bill, after rejecting an amendment to ban sex-selective abortions. Debate is set to continue on amendments to a bill decriminalising abortion in NSW, after Read More...
Smoking will be banned in Melbourne's Bourke Street Mall
Date of Posting: 19-09-2019
Smokers will need to butt out when visiting Melbourne's Bourke Street Mall after a ban was passed to let people breathe easier. Smoking will be banned in Melbourne's Bourke Street Mall in a bid for more fresh air.[subscribe] City of Mel Read More...
Gaming community key to youth mental health
Date of Posting: 18-09-2019
The growing cohort of gamers have become a primary focus for mental health groups, with September’s R U OK Day specifically focusing on the youth-based demographic. Katherine Newton, CEO of the national event says the gaming community was a Read More...
Loneliness and loss of confidence are among the often-unheard side effects of hearing loss
Date of Posting: 18-09-2019
Victorians are being urged to get their hearing checked in a community awareness campaign highlighting links to loneliness. In Victoria, up to half of all adults could be affected and risk isolation and relationship breakdowns, warn experts.[subsc Read More...
Saliva samples could unlock skin cancer questions
Date of Posting: 18-09-2019
Researchers want 20,000 Aussies to hand over their saliva as part of a vast project to work out what role genes play in the development of skin cancer. Queensland researchers have set out to determine what role genes play in skin cancer as part of Read More...
Bupa's aged care boss will make unannounced visits to residential centres
Date of Posting: 17-09-2019
Bupa's aged care boss will make unannounced visits to the company's residential centres with an advocate, following concerns about their standards. The head of Bupa's aged care operation has vowed to make surprise visits to some of the Read More...
Singer Olivia Newton-John has highlighted the benefits of music and art in cancer treatment
Date of Posting: 17-09-2019
Singer Olivia Newton-John has highlighted the benefits of music and art in cancer treatment, and asked for more research into medicinal cannabis. Cancer sufferer-turned treatment advocate Olivia Newton-John has championed the work of a Melbourne c Read More...
A new treatment saves cancer patient fertility
Date of Posting: 16-09-2019
More young cancer patients will be able to keep their fertility hopes alive thanks to a new treatment mastered in Melbourne. Battling cancer was tough enough for Julia Thompson without the added agony of knowing the aggressive treatment might end Read More...
More Victorian women with breast cancer could soon be diagnosed quicker
Date of Posting: 16-09-2019
Victorian women will have greater access to 3D breast screening mammogram technology, which will speed up a diagnosis of breast cancer. More Victorian women with breast cancer could soon be diagnosed quicker, with cutting-edge 3D screening technol Read More...
'Dementia doesn't discriminate. Do you?'
Last Updated: 16-09-2019
Kevyn Morris, who was diagnosed with a cognitive impairment in his mid-50s, wants discrimination against those living with dementia to stop. After being a furniture maker for decades the excitement of a new circular saw should have elated Kevyn Mo Read More...
Scientists find cause of debilitating eye disease
Date of Posting: 13-09-2019
After 15 years researching the cause of a debilitating eye disease, scientists have made a breakthrough with potential for further brain and metabolic studies. Scientists have identified one cause of a debilitating eye disease in a breakthrough af Read More...
A new genetic database hopes to curb the number of young people dying from sudden cardiac arrest
Date of Posting: 12-09-2019
A new project hopes to curb the number of young people dying from sudden cardiac arrest, by collecting data about those who have and their family members. Sarah Harrison considers herself lucky that a cardiac arrest struck while working in a bar a Read More...
The number of sexually transmitted infections reported in NSW has increased
Date of Posting: 11-09-2019
The number of gonorrhoea cases reported in NSW has more than doubled and incidences of chlamydia and syphilis have also spiked in the past four years. The number of sexually transmitted infections reported in NSW has skyrocketed over the last four Read More...
The deadly lung disease silicosis is on the rise in Victoria
Date of Posting: 11-09-2019
The deadly lung disease silicosis is on the rise, with 24 Victorian stonemasons diagnosed with the condition in recent months. Victoria is seeing a "very disturbing" rise in the deadly lung disease silicosis, with 24 tradies diagnosed wi Read More...
A spike in NSW gastro cases prompts warning
Date of Posting: 10-09-2019
A spike in the number of gastro outbreaks in NSW childcare centres in August has prompted the government to issue a warning to parents. The NSW government has issued a warning to parents after close to 100 childcare centres reported outbreaks of g Read More...
The sudden and shocking closure of a Gold Coast aged care home
Date of Posting: 10-09-2019
A parliamentary committee will investigate exactly what went on at a Gold Coast retirement home that left dozens of patients homeless when it suddenly shut. The sudden and shocking closure of a Gold Coast aged care home, and the safety and quality Read More...
Glass down, FASD awareness turned up
Date of Posting: 10-09-2019
Most Australians know it is unsafe to drink during pregnancy, but researchers say the number of children with lifelong impacts from Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) remains far too high. The University of Queensland has recently opened a stu Read More...
Greater support needed to improve the treatment of knee osteoarthritis
Date of Posting: 06-09-2019
A new Curtin University-led paper has outlined that many people living with knee osteoarthritis may be needlessly suffering or receiving the wrong treatments for their symptoms, recommending a major change in how osteoarthritis is understood and trea Read More...
More targeted, less toxic: the golden future of cancer treatment
Date of Posting: 06-09-2019
Researchers have engineered gold-based molecules that target cancer cells and leave healthy cells unharmed, in a critical step towards precision cancer drugs with fewer toxic side effects. Pre-clinical studies have shown the molecules were up to 2 Read More...
SA Health cuts public hospital jobs
Last Updated: 06-09-2019
SA Health is offering voluntary redundancies across major public hospitals in Adelaide, with up to 1100 jobs possibly cut. Voluntary redundancies are being offered to staff at major public hospitals in Adelaide in a move to cut costs and ensure th Read More...
A weight loss app may be a risky way to address obesity in children
Last Updated: 05-09-2019
Over the last week, a weight loss app targeted at children and teenagers aged 8-17 has sparked concern among health professionals and parents around the world. More than 90,000 people have signed an online petition calling for withdra Read More...
