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Health professionals reveal aged care deficiency
Date of Posting: 27-06-2019
Health professionals have told a royal commission hearing in Perth they are struggling to provide adequate "person-centred care" to elderly people. Nurses and a physiotherapist have told the aged care royal commission they are struggling Read More...
Victorians who have experienced dodgy IVF practices have been invited to comment
Date of Posting: 25-06-2019
Victorians who have experienced dodgy IVF practices have been invited to make submissions to an inquiry into the fertility services sector by August 19. Victorians who have experienced dodgy practices by IVF and assisted reproductive treatment ser Read More...
Choice is demanding a major change to Australia's star rating system for food
Date of Posting: 25-06-2019
Some top-selling cereals that score four out of five health stars would plummet to just 1.5 stars if added sugars are factored in, Choice says. Choice is demanding a major change to Australia's star rating system for food, saying consumers are Read More...
Aussie kids obsessed with avoiding fatness
Date of Posting: 25-06-2019
Australian kids demonstrate an unhealthy concern about body image when it comes to their perceptions about being healthy, which can threaten well-being, according to a new study. The study shows that 11-12 year old children describe the negative c Read More...
Ozone depletion impacting human health
Date of Posting: 25-06-2019
Changes to our ozone layer over the past 40 years have affected levels of UV radiation and therefore the risk of people developing skin cancer, an international study has found. Some 2,000 Australians die of skin cancer every year, with Australia Read More...
More than 600,000 flu vaccines have been distributed in South Australia
Date of Posting: 25-06-2019
A record 613,000 flu vaccines have been distributed to South Australian doctors, as the state's horror flu season continues. Nearly 19,000 influenza cases have been reported during the 2019 season, compared to 1500 at the same time in 2018. Of Read More...
The NSW government investigates botched surgery
Date of Posting: 24-06-2019
An incident in which the wrong side of a cancer patient's bowel was removed during surgery at Sydney's Northern Beaches Hospital is being investigated. The NSW government has promised to make sure there is no repeat of the "horrible m Read More...
Here's how to make our cities breastfeeding-friendly
Last Updated: 24-06-2019
Jenny Donovan, La Trobe University; Julie Rudner, La Trobe University, and Lisa Amir, La Trobe University Seen through the eyes of new mothers, our towns and cities can often seem like uncomfortable and uninviting places to breastfeed. Altho Read More...
High on iron? It stops anaemia but has a downside
Date of Posting: 24-06-2019
A global study looking at the role that iron plays in 900 diseases has uncovered the impact of both low and high iron levels – and the news is mixed. People with high iron levels are not only protected against anaemia but are also less likel Read More...
Researchers develop new sensor to help detect early-stage cancer
Date of Posting: 24-06-2019
The new sensor can detect very low concentrations of cancer markers in blood tests and is among new technologies to be presented at the 10th annual International Nanomedicine Conference. A new device that can detect very low concentrations of canc Read More...
AbilityX: A Client Centric Approach to the NDIS
Last Updated: 20-06-2019
The NDIS represents significant opportunity for Digital Health and for Allied Health Providers regardless as to whether you’re dedicated to supporting Participants or not. Becoming registered however presents some key challenges upfront and Read More...
The cell discovery that could stop allergies and deadly anaphylaxis
Date of Posting: 20-06-2019
A new cell type that could stop allergies before they begin has been discovered by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU). The finding gives hope to people who live with a range of allergic conditions including asthma, eczema and Read More...
NSW Budget: PSA calls for expanded roles for pharmacists
Date of Posting: 20-06-2019
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) welcomes the NSW Government's Budget commitment to health spending, but calls on the Government to better utilise the skills of pharmacists to improve the state's healthcare system. PSA NSW Bra Read More...
Thousands of patients of a Sydney GP clinic - including children - may need to be re-vaccinated
Date of Posting: 20-06-2019
Authorities are trying to contact thousands of patients vaccinated by two Sydney GPs after vaccines were found to have expired or not been stored properly. Thousands of patients of a Sydney GP clinic - including children - may need to be re-vaccin Read More...
Clinicians working in rural areas will be rotated through bigger hospitals
Date of Posting: 20-06-2019
Clinicians working across rural Queensland will be rotated through metropolitan hospitals in a move the government hopes will stop them from leaving the bush. Midwives and doctors working in some of the most faraway corners of Queensland will be r Read More...
Research confirms gut-brain connection in autism
Last Updated: 19-06-2019
People with autism often suffer from gut problems, but nobody has known why. Researchers have now discovered the same gene mutations – found both in the brain and the gut – could be the cause. The discovery confirms a gut-brain nervous Read More...
A new drug could help patients who have an incurable neurological condition
Last Updated: 19-06-2019
A new drug trial in Melbourne hopes to help girls with a rare and incurable syndrome that leaves them struggling to speak, walk, eat and even breath. Up to 30 patients with Rett syndrome will take part in the first Australian clinical trial at The Read More...
Job opportunities flourish in disability sector
Last Updated: 19-06-2019
TAFE NSW research has found that of all the occupations across the Central Coast to Far North Coast region, ‘Aged or Disabled Carer’ is forecast to experience the highest growth in jobs to 2021. Over this time, more than 4,300 addition Read More...
Researchers deliver a new understanding into a common cause of syndromic autism
Last Updated: 19-06-2019
Australian and Chilean scientists have made a breakthrough in their understanding of the genetics of a common form of syndromic autism – and they hope their work could one day lead to the development of treatments for the condition. The Murd Read More...
NDIS Tribunal decision a step forward for nutrition
Last Updated: 19-06-2019
The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) calls on the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Mr Stuart Robert, to assure NDIS participants of their access to nutrition support, following a recent Administrative Appeals Tri Read More...
The Victorian government births bill allows gender choice
Date of Posting: 18-06-2019
The Victorian government is again trying to reform the birth certificate regime in favour of trans, gender diverse and intersex people. Trans, gender diverse and intersex Victorians will no longer need to have gender reassignment surgery in order Read More...
Designing better therapy for trauma sufferers
Date of Posting: 18-06-2019
Military veterans and accident first respondents suffering from Postraumatic Stress Disorder will benefit from more personalised and flexible therapy that the Flinders Posttraumatic Stress Research Unit at Flinders University is preparing to trial. Read More...
Psychologists raise the standard for mental health
Last Updated: 18-06-2019
Several key documents have recently been released which propose changes to the way mental health services are delivered to the public. Some proposals are welcomed by experts in the field, while others raise alarm. The Australian Clinical Psycholog Read More...
Emergency department doctors have challenges evaluating quality of life, research shows
Date of Posting: 18-06-2019
Providing greater opportunity for patients to have discussions around long-term health management before an acute event occurs could support better goals of care conversations in hospital, new research says. Researchers from the Bolton Clarke Rese Read More...
Researchers discover new drug target for liver disease treatment
Date of Posting: 18-06-2019
A possible drug target for chronic liver disease has been identified by an international research collaboration involving a University of Queensland team. Professor Matt Sweet and Dr Divya Ramnath from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience Read More...
More younger women are suffering strokes
Date of Posting: 18-06-2019
Fewer Australian women are dying from cardiovascular disease but more younger women are suffering strokes and it's still a leading cause of death among women. The number of Australian women experiencing cardiovascular disease, including heart Read More...
Study reveals many elderly suffers hypothermia at home
Date of Posting: 17-06-2019
Elderly Melburnians are suffering hypothermia in their own homes, according to doctors at The Alfred hospital. Increasing numbers of Victorian pensioners anxious about turning on the heating are being treated for hypothermia in a "concerning& Read More...
Thirty-one Victorians have died from flu in 2019
Date of Posting: 17-06-2019
Flu cases and deaths in Victoria continue to climb as winter sets in, prompting the health minister to urge people to get vaccinated and stay home if sick. Thirty-one Victorians have died from flu in 2019, as the number of confirmed cases soars to Read More...
Greater mental health training opportunities needed in rural Australia
Date of Posting: 16-06-2019
A study into the training and development needs of mental health service providers, consumers and carers in rural Australia by the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) reveals that there need to be more local training opportunities. The survey, w Read More...
Sydney community groups truck food into stricken NSW town
Date of Posting: 14-06-2019
A coalition of Sydney community groups has partnered with a retail giant to get groceries to a drought-stricken town that had its only supermarket burn down. Sydney activist groups are working to get food into an isolated NSW town after fire destr Read More...
Eight varieties of milk recalled over contamination fears
Date of Posting: 14-06-2019
Shoppers are being warned to check their milk following a recall of eight varieties sold in Victoria and NSW amid fears they may contain cleaning solution. Eight varieties of milk sold in Victoria and southern NSW have been recalled amid fears the Read More...
Paramedics need better care for accumulated stress
Date of Posting: 14-06-2019
Paramedics are not receiving enough help to overcome psychological injuries caused by accumulated traumas they confront in their work – with Flinders University researchers identifying them as the forgotten profession within the healthcare syst Read More...
Online therapy reshapes body image issues
Date of Posting: 13-06-2019
Overcoming personal obsession with body image can be treated effectively through online therapy according to a new study by Flinders University researchers. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Perfectionism (CBT-P) reduces not only the primary issue Read More...
National research plan leads the way to dementia cure and care
Date of Posting: 13-06-2019
Every three seconds someone in the world develops dementia. Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia and is one of our greatest health challenges. As Australians live longer, many people will either be diagnosed with dementia, ca Read More...
Majority of Australian children with mental health disorders not accessing care, study finds
Last Updated: 13-06-2019
A new study has found the vast majority of Australian children with mental health disorders are not getting professional help with girls, young children and families from non-English-speaking backgrounds the least likely to access services. The re Read More...
Why breastfeeding is under threat in Australia
Date of Posting: 13-06-2019
A researcher from The Australian National University (ANU) warns breastfeeding is declining in Australia. Dr Julie Smith, who has studied the economics of breastfeeding for over 20 years, says the invisible work of caring for a baby means Australi Read More...
Midwives key to promoting vaccines, but more training is needed
Date of Posting: 13-06-2019
A new study shows many midwives receive little or no training on how to communicate to expectant parents the importance of maternal and childhood vaccines despite being the most trusted source of information on vaccines in the Australian public anten Read More...
Study shows fewer Aussies dying prematurely
Date of Posting: 13-06-2019
A new report shows lifestyle risks like smoking, diet and weight are responsible for about 38 per cent of illnesses and premature deaths in Australia. Fewer Australians are dying prematurely and more could live longer with a healthier lifestyle, a Read More...
Victoria's police and ambulance staff will get extra mental health support
Date of Posting: 12-06-2019
Victoria's police and ambulance staff will be among the first workers in the state to get extra mental health support under a pilot scheme. Victoria's police and ambulance workers will be among the first workers to get early mental health Read More...
NSW hospital emergency departments have never been busier
Date of Posting: 12-06-2019
Almost a third of people heading to a NSW hospital emergency department don't start treatment on time amid the busiest conditions ever, new data shows. NSW hospital emergency departments have never been busier, with an earlier-than-usual flu s Read More...
