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Queensland health minister said that silicosis could become an 'epidemic'
Date of Posting: 15-03-2019
The death of a Queensland tradie from silicosis with more cases emerging has sparked concerns the disease could become the next asbestosis. The silicosis death of a Queensland stonecutter has sparked fears of an epidemic of deaths in the industry Read More...
A state-of-the-art women's and children's hospital is set to open in May
Date of Posting: 15-03-2019
A $200 million state-of-the-art women's and children's hospital is set to open its doors in Melbourne's west in May. Melbourne's new Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital will open its doors in May, becoming home to m Read More...
The federal government is working on silicosis strategy
Date of Posting: 14-03-2019
The federal government is working on ways to address the unfolding silicosis crisis after the death of a Gold Coast man. The federal government says it will update health guidelines and educate stonemasons about the risks of inhaling dust in respo Read More...
Potentially toxic microscopic algae has been detected at Perth's Swan River
Date of Posting: 14-03-2019
The WA Health Department is warning against eating fish or crabs from the Swan River after potentially toxic microscopic algae was detected at elevated levels. Potentially toxic microscopic algae has been detected at elevated levels in Perth's Read More...
Emergency doctors seek help from federal health minister to intervene in "ramping" at hospitals
Date of Posting: 13-03-2019
The peak body for training emergency doctors says "ramping" at hospitals is tantamount to torture in some cases and wants the federal health minister to fix it. The peak body for training emergency doctors has called on the federal healt Read More...
Maggots found in an elderly resident's head
Date of Posting: 13-03-2019
An aged care facility on the NSW south coast is under fire after maggots were found in a patient's head. An elderly resident in an increasingly substandard NSW aged care facility has been hospitalised after maggots were found in his head.[subs Read More...
A senior Queensland surgeon has been accused of sexual misconduct
Last Updated: 12-03-2019
A leading surgeon continues to work in Queensland hospitals despite health officials banning junior female doctors from training with him because of alleged sexual misconduct. Letters written by medical practitioners who claimed professional and s Read More...
Measles outbreak in NZ continues to spread
Last Updated: 12-03-2019
There have now been 25 confirmed cases of measles in New Zealand's South Island as an outbreak continues to spread. An outbreak of measles in New Zealand's South Island has continued to spread as health authorities order emergency supplies Read More...
According to a GP, popular festival drug MDMA was not too dangerous
Date of Posting: 11-03-2019
A GP has weighed-in on the debate surrounding pill testing at music festivals in NSW and Victoria, saying popular festival drug MDMA was not too dangerous. As debates rages in NSW and Victoria over pill testing at festivals, one GP has weighed in Read More...
Health authorities warned people on Tasmania's east coast about mosquito virus
Date of Posting: 08-03-2019
The Tasmanian health department has warned people on the state's east coast to protect themselves against mosquito bites after two cases of an unusual virus. Two cases of a debilitating mosquito-borne virus have been detected in Tasmania, prom Read More...
An updated Australian Asthma Handbook for healthcare professionals will be released on Friday
Date of Posting: 08-03-2019
Australia's guidelines into asthma management have been upgraded to aid healthcare professionals and individuals living with the condition. Guidelines on how to best treat asthma have been shaken up to aid medical professionals, and for asthma Read More...
Doctor's insurance: how you can stay protected against the biggest risks
Last Updated: 08-03-2019
If you’re thinking of becoming a doctor or you’re new to the medical industry, it’s critical you understand the risks involved and what’s necessary to stay protected. Although the profession is a rewarding one, the appeal o Read More...
More visits to the doctor doesn't mean better care - it's time for a Medicare shake-up
Date of Posting: 08-03-2019
Jane Hall, University of Technology Sydney and Kees Van Gool, University of Technology Sydney This is part of a major series called Advancing Australia, in which leading academics examine the key issues facing Australia in the lead-up to th Read More...
Study shows mental illness affects more Aussie women
Date of Posting: 08-03-2019
More Australian women than men likely to experience mental health issues in the workplace. Working Australian women are far more likely than men to experience a mental health condition, a new report has found.[subscribe] Among the working women Read More...
What is a home care package and who is eligible?
Date of Posting: 07-03-2019
Tracy Comans, The University of Queensland During the first round of hearings in the aged care royal commission, we heard many Australians would prefer to receive help at home than move into an aged care facility. This will not solve Read More...
Fitness in midlife lowers depression and cardiovascular mortality
Last Updated: 07-03-2019
It’s widely understood that exercise benefits physical health, but increasingly research is showing that it can also ward off mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. A recent study in JAMA Psychiatry investigated whether higher Read More...
Targeting inflammation for new Parkinson's disease treatments
Date of Posting: 07-03-2019
Researchers from The University of Queensland will investigate the potential of existing drugs to be repurposed to fight Parkinson’s disease thanks to a new research grant. The research will be funded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Par Read More...
NSW government will invest $750 million into the redevelopment of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Date of Posting: 06-03-2019
The NSW government will invest $750 million into the redevelopment of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital starting with expansion of emergency and imaging departments. The NSW government is promising $750 million to redevelop Sydney's Royal Prince Al Read More...
6 travel adventures to take in 2019
Last Updated: 06-03-2019
When I have more money saved, when my workload eases, when the kids are in high school...It’s so easy to put plans on hold and hit the pause button, isn’t it? Even the fun, once-in-a-lifetime experiences seem to take a back seat. The trut Read More...
Health Minister blunders in decision affecting natural medicine
Date of Posting: 06-03-2019
Despite new evidence and an intense public backlash, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt, remains silent on a decision to axe Government Private Health Insurance subsidies for natural therapies. The policy, which comes into effect from April 1st, also Read More...
Legionnaires disease is lurking in many household showers
Date of Posting: 05-03-2019
A Flinders University study has found that many home showers harbour the potentially deadly Legionnaires bacteria. The potentially deadly Legionnaires disease is lurking in many household showers, a new study has found.[subscribe] Researchers t Read More...
Danish study shows there's no link between autism and childhood vaccine
Date of Posting: 05-03-2019
Danish researchers who studied more than 650,000 babies say there's no link between autism and the mumps, measles and rubella vaccine. The childhood vaccine that wards off mumps, measles and rubella does not increase the risk of autism, a new Read More...
Aussie kids are eating too much salt
Date of Posting: 05-03-2019
An alarming 80 per cent of Aussie kids are eating too much salt, with many consuming the recommended daily intake in just one meal. Australian children are often consuming an entire day's maximum recommended salt intake in just one meal.[subsc Read More...
Australians young and old are being urged to get their hearing tested during Hearing Awareness Week
Last Updated: 05-03-2019
Advocates are warning how important hearing testing is for children's development and relationship harmony as part of Hearing Awareness Week, from March 3 to 9. Australians young and old are being urged to get their hearing tested during Heari Read More...
New Australian guidelines released for the rehabilitation of children with stroke
Date of Posting: 05-03-2019
Researchers and health professionals have produced the first rehabilitation guidelines in Australia to help children who have had a stroke*. Somewhere between 100 to 300 Australian children suffer a stroke every year. Associate Professor Read More...
Confronting image urges Australians to plan ahead for unexpected medical events
Date of Posting: 05-03-2019
How do you motivate fit and healthy middle-aged Australians to plan for a time when they are too unwell to make their own medical decisions? Advance Care Planning Australia has developed a series of creative messages to shine the spotlight on this Read More...
Death rates in people on the autism spectrum twice those of the general population: new research
Date of Posting: 05-03-2019
The comparative mortality of people with autism spectrum disorder is twice that of the general population, an Australian-first study by a UNSW PhD student and her supervisors has found. The researchers call for a whole of health and disability system Read More...
Network and connect with the healthcare community at Australia's largest FREE Healthcare Event
Last Updated: 04-03-2019
The 9th Annual Australian Healthcare Week Free-to-attend Expo is returning to the International Convention Centre, Sydney on the 27-28 March 2019! Bringing together 5000+ attendees and 250 exhibitors over two days, the Australian Healthcare Week E Read More...
Group of mine dust victims call for coal levy
Date of Posting: 02-03-2019
A victims' group has protested at BHP's Melbourne headquarters to push for a fund to help workers suffering from diseases caused by dust from coal mines. Queenslander Keith Stoddart can barely lift a bucket of water after spending three de Read More...
People in Brisbane's southside are being warned to watch out for the symptoms of measles
Date of Posting: 02-03-2019
A person has been diagnosed with the measles in Brisbane's southside with people urged to watch out for symptoms. People in Brisbane's southside are being warned to watch out for the symptoms of measles after a person was diagnosed with th Read More...
NT health sector specialties create learning opportunities
Date of Posting: 01-03-2019
The Northern Territory’s unique specialisations in the health sector will be on show in Alice Springs when the Northern Territory Convention Bureau (NTCB) and its industry partners host a number of health sector conference planners on a visit t Read More...
According to NT government, their alcohol reforms are working
Date of Posting: 01-03-2019
The NT's alcohol reforms are cutting crime and other related problems, says the government, but break-ins at the city's bars are increasing. Efforts to tackle the Northern Territory's many alcohol-related social problems are working, i Read More...
New breakthrough in understanding a severe child speech impediment
Date of Posting: 28-02-2019
An international study led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has made a breakthrough in identifying a potential cause of the most severe child speech impediment – apraxia. One in 1000 children has apraxia, but understat Read More...
New WHO strategy aims to halve the global impact of snakebite
Date of Posting: 28-02-2019
A new World Health Organization (WHO) strategy aims to halve the impact of snakebite, which affects 5.4 million people globally each year, kills up to 138 000 and leaves 400 000 suffering permanent physical and psychological disabilities. Universi Read More...
Steep rise in self-poisonings (overdoses) in children and adolescents
Date of Posting: 28-02-2019
Self-harm from self-poisoning in children and adolescents is not only increasing but starting at a younger age, finds new research by University of Sydney and the NSW Poisons Information Centre. Published today in BMJ Open, the study reports on in Read More...
Tackling Indigenous health and cultural safety
Date of Posting: 28-02-2019
The 15th National Rural Health Conference to be held in Hobart 24-27th March this year will again have a strong focus on Indigenous Australians’ health and wellbeing. The conference program has over 40 presentations dedicated to highlighting Read More...
Public consultation underway to boost the clinical trials sector
Date of Posting: 28-02-2019
Reforms are underway to boost Australia’s clinical trials sector and attract more clinical trials – giving Australian patients increased access to potentially life-saving treatments and medications. To promote Australia’s reputat Read More...
Researchers have made strides towards diagnosing fatty liver disease
Date of Posting: 28-02-2019
Researchers have made strides towards diagnosing fatty liver disease, which affects more than 5.5 million Australians, with a simple blood test. Bin Dixon-Smith hadn't heard of fatty liver disease until she was told she had it.[subscribe] & Read More...
Australian scientists have discovered a new cause of sepsis
Date of Posting: 28-02-2019
Scientists at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute have discovered a new cause for one of the life-threatening characteristics of septicaemia. Australian scientists have discovered a new cause for a life-threatening characteristic of septic Read More...
A number of human rights will be enshrined in law in Queensland
Date of Posting: 28-02-2019
A number of human rights will be enshrined in law in Queensland, while the health department looks into claims of harassment against a senior surgeon. The Queensland government insists the state needs more laws to protect human rights, but its opp Read More...
