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A breakthrough in treatment of haemophilia
Date of Posting: 07-12-2017
The development of a 'breakthrough' gene therapy to treat a form of haemophilia has the potential to save thousands of lives, researchers say. Australian and international researchers have developed a "breakthrough" gene therapy Read More...
Mental health is the number one issue among young Australians
Date of Posting: 07-12-2017
Mission Australia's annual Youth Survey has found mental health is considered by young people to be the biggest issue in the country. Mental health is the number one issue among young Australians, with body image, stress and study problems amo Read More...
Whole grains lower risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and of weight gain
Date of Posting: 06-12-2017
A group of academics and nutrition experts are concerned a 'noisy group' are trying to convince people to cut out all carbohydrates from their diet. Australians risk increasing their chances of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease a Read More...
RAHC sends its 5000th urban health professional to the Northern Territory
Date of Posting: 06-12-2017
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) has placed its 5000th health professional into a remote Indigenous community in the Northern Territory (NT), since the program began in late 2008. The milestone was marked today at Parliament House with t Read More...
Big hospitals are more efficient, study shows
Date of Posting: 06-12-2017
Size matters when it comes to a hospital’s operational efficiency and smaller hospitals have a higher risk of inefficiency, a study has found. When deciding on a hospital’s optimal size, managers need to consider the clinical functions Read More...
New Era for Diversity in Aged Care
Date of Posting: 06-12-2017
The Turnbull Government has today released Australia’s latest Aged Care Diversity Framework, signalling a new, more inclusive era in aged care. The Minister for Aged Care, Ken Wyatt AM, said all seniors in Australia - no matter what the Read More...
Australia's first clinical guidelines for children with stroke
Date of Posting: 06-12-2017
Doctors from the Royal Children’s Hospital and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute have led the development of Australia’s first ever clinical guidelines that will improve the diagnosis and acute management of childr Read More...
The emu oil effect: a new tool in the fight against arthritic pain and stiffness
Date of Posting: 06-12-2017
Arthritis is a pervasive condition that affects a staggering 3.85 million Australians. Although it is currently incurable, there are a number of alternative treatments emerging that can help ease its painful symptoms. One such option is emu oil, a Read More...
Dignity and choice vital for end-of-life care
Date of Posting: 06-12-2017
Nurses have identified an urgent need for Australia to have a serious and comprehensive conversation about supporting individual patient choice when it comes to end-of-life decision making. Speaking following passage through the Victorian Parliame Read More...
Public hospitals the only choice if you're very sick, very young or old, or live in rural areas
Date of Posting: 06-12-2017
‘A new report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that if you’re very sick, very young or very old, or live in rural areas, and you want to use your private health insurance and choose your doctor, publi Read More...
Public hospitals being privatised by stealth
Date of Posting: 06-12-2017
New figures released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) confirm that the public hospital system is being privatised by stealth, as public hospitals increasingly give preferential access to privately insured patients to the detri Read More...
La Trobe health research attracts record funding
Date of Posting: 06-12-2017
La Trobe University has secured more than $16 million in this year’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grant awards. It is the largest amount ever awarded to the University by the NHMRC. The money will support research in Read More...
Calls to make erectile dysfunction drugs available to men over the counter
Date of Posting: 05-12-2017
There is a push for Australia to follow the UK's lead and make Viagra available to men over the counter. There are calls for Viagra and similar erectile dysfunction drugs to be made available to Australian men without the need for a prescripti Read More...
Study shows statins may reduce ulcerated melanoma risk
Date of Posting: 05-12-2017
A Queensland study has shown regular use of statins reduced the risk of developing an ulcerated melanoma. Common cholesterol lowering medications and anti-inflammatory drugs may prevent skin cancers from developing into a deadly type of melanoma.[ Read More...
Physio-led exercise integral to cancer treatment, says COSA Position Statement
Last Updated: 04-12-2017
New research presented at last month’s Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) conference, shows that exercise during cancer treatment can reduce the risk of a patient dying from the disease, with physiotherapy lead programs specifically Read More...
Nicotine replacement therapy is safe for pregnant women who can't quit smoking
Date of Posting: 04-12-2017
A group of public health physicians and researchers say nicotine replacement therapy should be prescribed to pregnant women who can't quit smoking. Doctors are being encouraged to prescribe nicotine replacement therapy to pregnant women who fi Read More...
Explainer: what is inflammation and how does it cause disease?
Date of Posting: 04-12-2017
Jennifer Stow, The University of Queensland Inflammation has a major impact on our health and quality of life. It’s the trigger behind many chronic diseases and a growing burden affecting health care across the globe. But what is i Read More...
Transgender youth can now access hormone treatment without court approval
Last Updated: 04-12-2017
Milly Dunn, The Conversation In a landmark decision, the Family Court has ruled transgender youth will no longer need the authorisation of the court to access hormone treatment. Until now, Australia was the only country in the wor Read More...
Medical researchers hope to ease virus pain
Date of Posting: 01-12-2017
Researchers in Queensland hope they have found a way to reduce the pain suffered by victims of Ross River virus and Chikungunya virus. Two debilitating diseases that affect India and Australia are in the sights of a team of Gold Coast medical rese Read More...
New research shows psychosis is associated with nutrient deficiencies
Date of Posting: 01-12-2017
Early psychosis is associated with deficiencies in vitamin B9 and vitamin D, new research from Australia has found. Australian researchers have found a link between early psychosis and low levels of critical nutrients, particularly vitamin B9 (fol Read More...
New national cervical screening program launches
Date of Posting: 01-12-2017
Australian women will now be better protected against cervical cancer under the new national screening program, experts say. Women are being urged to take part in an updated national screening program that promises to protect millions from cervica Read More...
Last Updated: 30-11-2017
Health authorities have banned the use of vaginal mesh implants for pelvic prolapse and incontinence after finding the risks outweigh the benefits. A ban on vaginal mesh implants imposed by Australia's medical watchdog has been hailed as a win Read More...
Insufficient evidence linking vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy
Date of Posting: 30-11-2017
Canadian researchers have called for large new trials to determine whether levels of vitamin D have an effect on maternal issues in pregnancy. There is "insufficient" evidence to recommend vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy, an i Read More...
A range of coping strategies needed for Emergency Department staff
Date of Posting: 30-11-2017
Workplace stress amongst hospital emergency department staff is prevalent despite the working environment being generally perceived positively amongst nursing and medical staff who use a range of coping strategies. These are some of the outcomes Read More...
Patient education platform GoShare rolls out across Western Sydney
Date of Posting: 30-11-2017
WentWest and Western Sydney Local Health District have signed with patient education specialists Healthily for a region-wide rollout of their digital patient education platform GoShare Healthcare. Under the agreement, all healthcare prof Read More...
Research recommends home HIV tests in Australia
Date of Posting: 30-11-2017
Home-testing kits for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) should be approved for use across the country to address the increase in cases among those born in sub-Saharan Africa and South East Asia, new research led by Curtin University has found. Th Read More...
TGA undertakes regulatory actions after review into urogynaecological surgical mesh implants
Date of Posting: 30-11-2017
Australia’s medicine and medical devices regulator, the TGA, has decided to remove a number of mesh products whose sole use is the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse via transvaginal implantation from the Australian Register of Therapeutic Good Read More...
Mental health apps will be trialled by Australian teenagers
Date of Posting: 29-11-2017
A landmark teen depression study announced by the federal government will put smartphones to the test. Mental health apps will be trialled by thousands of Australian teenagers to test their effectiveness in preventing depression.[subscribe] The Read More...
Rural Health Workforce scholarship program deadline approaches
Last Updated: 28-11-2017
The Rural Workforce Agency Network has announced the launch of the first national call for applications for the Health Workforce Scholarship Program, which supports postgraduate scholarships or bursaries for health professionals pursuing career devel Read More...
Mental health campaign for men in WA
Date of Posting: 28-11-2017
West Australian men are being encouraged to reach out for help with their mental health in a campaign by the McGowan government. Men in Western Australia are the target of a state government campaign to reduce the stigma of seeking help for their Read More...
Researchers may have found a new drug target for endometrial cancer
Date of Posting: 27-11-2017
Researchers may have found a new drug target for endometrial cancer, after the discovery of a protein released by fat cells that drives growth of the disease. Australian researchers have for the first time uncovered a reason to explain why there i Read More...
Conference provides vision for the future in nursing and midwifery education
Date of Posting: 27-11-2017
Nursing and midwifery educators are in a changing world that challenges us to keep our knowledge current and to develop engaging, relevant content and teaching strategies. It is our vision, leadership, and guidance that will shape the worlds of st Read More...
Reducing hospitalisations in residential aged care
Date of Posting: 27-11-2017
The population is ageing and efforts are underway around the world to ensure healthcare systems are equipped to keep up with healthcare demand.One important solution to overcome the growing pressure on hospitals is to reduce the number of emergency t Read More...
Hypnosis and cognitive behavioural therapy are effective menopause treatments
Date of Posting: 24-11-2017
A research review has found hypnosis and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are effective menopause treatments, particularly for managing hot flushes. Women can manage their menopausal symptoms without the use of hormones but not all alternative Read More...
A link between sport-related concussion and depression in elite athletes
Date of Posting: 23-11-2017
A review of all the evidence has established a link between sport-related concussion and depression in American elite athletes. Researchers have established a link between sport-related concussion and depression in elite athletes, leading to calls Read More...
Lung disease has re-emerged in Australia
Date of Posting: 23-11-2017
Thoracic health experts are calling for urgent action to protect young tradesmen from developing silicosis, a lung disease that has re-emerged in Australia. Young tradesman frequently exposed to dusts generated from stone products, commonly used i Read More...
Energy drinks linked to dental problems
Date of Posting: 23-11-2017
A study of more than 3500 teens has found those who drank one cup of energy or sport drinks per day were five times more likely to have dental problems. Energy and diet drinks are more strongly associated to dental problems than traditional soft d Read More...
A compound found in cinnamon could be used as a tool to reduce obesity
Date of Posting: 22-11-2017
Researchers at the University of Michigan believe a compound found in cinnamon could be used as a tool to reduce obesity. Cinnamon may protect against obesity because it causes fat cells to burn energy rather than store fat, US scientists have dem Read More...
Walking an extra 15 minutes a day significantly reduce the risk of disease
Date of Posting: 22-11-2017
A new report shows that walking just an extra 15 minutes a day could significantly reduce the risk of disease. Australians have been warned against underestimating the impact of inactivity on their health, with a new report showing walking just an Read More...
Cancer biomarker tests should be prioritized
Date of Posting: 21-11-2017
A new report warns Australia lags behind access to life-saving medicines for cancer types that have been matched to a biomarker. Fast-tracking biomarker tests for the most common and deadliest types of cancer must be a priority for governments and Read More...
