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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...
South Korea's total fertility rate has hit a record low of 0.98 in 2018
Date of Posting: 28-02-2019
South Korea's total fertility rate has hit a record low of 0.98 in 2018, a clear warning Asia's fourth-largest economy may face a population decline. The 2018 figure is far below the replacement level of 2.1 that would keep South Korea' Read More...
South Australian ambulance services led to nine deaths last year
Date of Posting: 26-02-2019
Failings in the care of patients by the South Australian ambulance services led to nine deaths last year, a review has found. Nine patients died last year because of adverse incidents involving the South Australian Ambulance Service.[subscribe] Read More...
Disability advocates and NSW politicians are demanding ongoing funding for advocacy services
Date of Posting: 25-02-2019
Disability advocates are calling for ongoing funding for advocacy services amid concerns people will be left without access to vital support services. Disability advocates and a raft of NSW politicians are demanding ongoing funding for advocacy se Read More...
Australians with advanced bladder cancer may be able to access a drug to be subsidised nationally
Date of Posting: 25-02-2019
Australians battling bladder cancer will be able to access a drug to be subsided on the national Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme to treat the life-threatening illness. Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt is will announce on Sunday the price of immuno Read More...
Children with autism are more likely to die from drowning than neurotypical children
Date of Posting: 25-02-2019
Children with autism are more likely to die from drowning than neurotypical children, yet parents have not been equipped to manage the risk, a report reveals. Drowning is the leading cause of death among children with autism, but there remains a h Read More...
A Melbourne chiropractor is being investigated after the baby video
Date of Posting: 21-02-2019
Health authorities have confirmed they are investigating the spinal manipulation of a two-week-old boy by a Melbourne chiropractor. A Melbourne chiropractor who was filmed manipulating the spine of a two-week-old baby will be investigated by two n Read More...
A salmonella outbreak in Adelaide was likely caused by the handling raw egg products
Date of Posting: 21-02-2019
An SA Health investigation has found raw eggs were likely the source of a salmonella outbreak linked to an Adelaide bakery chain. A salmonella outbreak that hospitalised 19 people was likely caused by the handling of raw egg products at an Adelaid Read More...
Health experts demand to ban baby chiropractic treatment
Date of Posting: 21-02-2019
A video of a Melbourne chiropractor performing a spinal manipulation on a two-week-old baby has prompted medical groups to denounce the "horrifying" practice. Calls are growing to ban spinal manipulation on babies after "horrifying& Read More...
Is baby chiropractic care safe?
Date of Posting: 21-02-2019
While it's not illegal to perform chiropractic treatment on infants, it is divisive within the medical community. BABY CHIROPRACTIC CARE EXPLAINED:[subscribe] WHAT IS IT? * A form of alternative medicine that focuses on treating all of t Read More...
A study has found Japanese plant could hold secrets to anti-ageing
Date of Posting: 20-02-2019
A Japanese traditional medicine grown in Australia has a compound that helps protect cells, a study has found. A Japanese plant that's prized by samurai and often found in herb gardens could hold secrets to anti-ageing.[subscribe] A natural Read More...
Australian midwives embark on PNG Buddy Program
Date of Posting: 19-02-2019
The Australian College of Midwives (ACM) has partnered with the Rotary Club of Morialta (South Australia), the Rotary Club of Port Moresby and the PNG Midwifery Society, to facilitate a PNG Buddy Program in Port Moresby for a cohort of Australian mid Read More...
A study that aims to help prevent heatwave deaths has been launched
Date of Posting: 18-02-2019
A study to create the world's first evidence-based guidance for sustainable cooling strategies for vulnerable people during heatwaves has been launched. Keeping cool during a heatwave is not just inconvenient, for many Australians it can be a Read More...
The federal government is being urged to fund heart health checks under Medicare
Date of Posting: 18-02-2019
Too many Australians are dying of heart attacks or becoming debilitated after an episode because Medicare does not fund regular heart checks, News Corp reports. The federal government is being urged to fund heart health checks under Medicare, with Read More...
Coalmine dust disease victims are planning to confront BHP to ask for a fund
Date of Posting: 15-02-2019
A victims group will visit the BHP Billiton office in Brisbane as it pushes for a fund to help workers suffering from diseases caused by dust from coalmines. Coalmine dust disease victims are planning to confront BHP to ask for a fund to be establ Read More...
The Northern Territory Government will invest on a new violence program
Date of Posting: 15-02-2019
Working with men who were perpetrators of domestic violence to prevent such relationships occurring will be part of funding for new programs in the NT. The Northern Territory Government will invest $22 million tackling domestic violence over three Read More...
Health authorities says SA salmonella cases linked to bakeries
Date of Posting: 15-02-2019
Health authorities say 11 cases of salmonella have been linked to bakeries in Adelaide's northern suburbs. Nine people have been hospitalised with salmonella linked to three Angkor Bakery stores in Adelaide's northern suburbs.[subscribe] Read More...
Health officials have come together in Adelaide in a bid to stop ambulance ramping
Date of Posting: 15-02-2019
Doctors, nurses, paramedics, GPs and health leaders are meeting in Adelaide in a bid to stop ambulance ramping at the city's public hospitals. Central Adelaide Local Health Network chief executive Lesley Dwyer says no-one thinks it's a goo Read More...
Finding qualified locum anaesthetists in remote locations can be a challenge
Last Updated: 14-02-2019
When asked about the challenges they face in back-filling permanent staff who go on leave Carolyn Adam said, “it can be challenging for a location like Katherine Hospital to find an appropriately qualified locum anaesthetist with remote experie Read More...
Earn 11.5 CPD at the FREE-TO-ATTEND Australian Healthcare Week Expo 2019
Last Updated: 14-02-2019
The Free-to-attend Nurses and Clinicians Event is returning to Australian Healthcare Week on the 27-28 March 2019 at the International Convention Centre, Sydney. REGISTER FREE EXPO PASS HERE[subscribe] It’s no secret that everything that Read More...
