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Closing the gap between indigenous Australians and non-indigenous Australians
Date of Posting: 14-04-2017
Dr Tedros Adhanom, a front runner to be the next WHO chief, says incentives for doctors to work in remote communities is essential to ensure indigenous health. Governments must "walk the talk" to end the entrenched disadvantage indigenou Read More...
Tips to reduce food poisoning from seafood this Easter
Date of Posting: 13-04-2017
Australians buying seafood for Easter must transport and store their goods in a chilled space, food safety experts say. Australians are being reminded to keep their seafood chilled to prevent food poisoning this Easter.[subscribe] According to Read More...
Water systems are being disinfected following Legionnaires' outbreak in Melbourne
Date of Posting: 13-04-2017
Health authorities have ordered the decontamination of water systems in Melbourne's CBD amid an outbreak of the potentially fatal Legionnaires' disease. Eighty-nine water systems and three buildings in Melbourne's CBD are being disinfe Read More...
What is rhabdomyolysis and what's its connection to CrossFit?
Last Updated: 13-04-2017
Rob Eley, The University of Queensland Rhabdomyolysis (often abbreviated to “rhabdo”) is a condition that causes our muscles to break down or leak, releasing the muscle cells’ contents into the bloodstream. Those contents Read More...
Purple House nurse one of HESTA Award finalists
Last Updated: 13-04-2017
A remote area nurse who transformed dialysis services for Aboriginal people in central Australia is one of 12 finalists announced for the 2017 HESTA Australian Nursing and Midwifery Awards. Sarah Brown, a non-Indigenous nurse who was born in Engla Read More...
Health-care spending has only a modest effect on lifespan and premature death
Date of Posting: 13-04-2017
Chris Doucouliagos, Deakin University A new analysis has found spending more on health care has little impact on improving key health outcomes. It found that a 10% increase in health-care spending reduces the number of deaths by only 1.3%, and Read More...
Rise in need for alcohol and amphetamine support
Date of Posting: 12-04-2017
There is increasing concern over the use of alcohol and amphetamines, a national online counselling service has reported. Turning Point’s Counselling Online provides 24/7 support to people across Australia concerned about alcohol and other d Read More...
Aged Care Guild launches 'Protect Aussie Aged Care' campaign - calls for funding stability in budget
Date of Posting: 12-04-2017
The Aged Care Guild has today called on the Federal Government to guarantee there will be no more cuts to funding for aged care in this year’s Budget. Aged care has been hit by a series of funding cuts in recent years – in particu Read More...
New hope for patients with stomach and bowel cancer
Date of Posting: 12-04-2017
Melbourne scientists have discovered a breakthrough treatment that could suppress the growth of gastric tumours. There's new hope for patients with stomach and bowel cancer after Melbourne scientists discovered a way to suppress the growth of Read More...
Leukaemia is the most common cancer in children worldwide
Date of Posting: 12-04-2017
Leukaemia is the most common cancer in children worldwide, accounting for a third of cancer cases in children nine and under. More children than ever are surviving leukaemia in Australia and New Zealand but the outlook is much bleaker for children Read More...
Graduate nurses need training and support: NZNO
Last Updated: 12-04-2017
The New Zealand Nursing Organisation (NZNO) has called for an injection of funds to ensure all graduate nurses are guaranteed nursing placements with additional training and mentoring support. The NZNO’s call comes after the November 2016 re Read More...
New class of medical robotics to make keyhole surgery safer
Date of Posting: 11-04-2017
QUT is spearheading the development of a new class of medical robotics that can see soft tissue, to make keyhole surgeries simpler, safer and cheaper. The university is leading an international collaboration that has just received a $996,000 Austr Read More...
Before winter hits, Queenslanders urged to get flu jab
Date of Posting: 11-04-2017
Queenslanders have been urged to get the flu vaccination before winter hits, to protect them from two 'A' strains and two 'B' strains of the virus. Queenslanders are being urged to get the flu jab before winter to protect themselve Read More...
Childhood obesity is influenced by different factors
Date of Posting: 11-04-2017
A new study suggests childhood obesity is influenced by different factors for young boys and young girls. Eating too much takeaway food is the main reason for obesity in young Queensland boys but a major influence on girls is the marital status of Read More...
New insoles reduce trips and falls in elderly
Last Updated: 11-04-2017
Special shoe insoles designed to prevent costly and common stumbles and tumbles among the elderly will be available in Australia by year-end. Victoria University researcher Dr Hanatsu Nagano developed the insoles as part of his PhD over nearly a d Read More...
World-first discovery of protein that causes liver disease brings hope for new treatments
Date of Posting: 11-04-2017
In a world-first discovery, scientists at Sydney’s Westmead Institute for Medical Research have identified a protein that causes liver fibrosis (scarring), paving the way for new treatments for liver disease to be developed. For th Read More...
Hunt on for Easter blood donors
Date of Posting: 10-04-2017
To avoid blood shortage this Easter long-weekend 1000 blood donors are needed across the nation. A thousand blood donors are needed to roll up their sleeves to ensure there isn't a shortage of blood across the nation over the Easter long-weeke Read More...
Medical students go 'rural' to learn about health in Tasmania's regions
Last Updated: 10-04-2017
More than 120 medical students from the University of Tasmania are on rural placements this week, through an immersive program preparing them to become doctors. Facilitated annually, Rural Week (3 – 7 April) allows medical students in Read More...
Making a real difference in closing the gap, GP from Victoria wins Indigenous health award
Last Updated: 10-04-2017
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) awarded Dr Margaret Niemann, a General Practitioner (GP) from Bairnsdale, Victoria, the organisation’s annual Annette Walker Award for 2016. The award recognises health professionals who exceed the require Read More...
Calls for preventive mental health programs to be taught in schools
Date of Posting: 07-04-2017
As depression and anxiety rates continue to increase among young Australians, there are calls for preventive programs to be taught in schools. Universal mental health programs, much like sex education, should be implemented in schools as depressio Read More...
Study suggests mother's voice may help stabilise preterm babies
Date of Posting: 07-04-2017
A new French study suggests a mother's voice may play an important role in stabilising a premature baby. A mother's voice plays a crucial role in early child development, particularly for the health of premature babies, suggests the findin Read More...
Regular exercise key to stroke recovery
Date of Posting: 07-04-2017
US researchers have found a person's body mass index is not a factor in predicting their level of disability after stroke. Regular exercise may not always prevent a stroke but it could determine how well a person recovers from one.[subscribe] Read More...
Health groups tackle physical health of people with mental illness
Last Updated: 07-04-2017
Increasing access to dietary and exercise interventions coupled with psychological and medical treatment is vital for people with mental health illness. That’s the message from three key health professional organisations, the Dietitians Asso Read More...
A promising new approach to treating pancreatic cancer
Date of Posting: 06-04-2017
It's hoped a new 'two-step' approach to treating pancreatic cancer will help increase survival rates of this deadly disease. Australian scientists have uncovered a promising new approach to treating pancreatic cancer that makes tumours Read More...
Overuse of antibiotics could increase a persons risk of developing bowel cancer
Date of Posting: 06-04-2017
Long-term antibiotic use may increase the risk of abnormal growths in the colon and rectum, US research reveals. The overuse of antibiotics could increase a persons risk of developing bowel cancer, suggests the findings of a US study.[subscribe] Read More...
Australian researchers say ultrasound holds promise for Alzheimer's
Date of Posting: 05-04-2017
Ultrasound can improve the delivery of a therapeutic antibody that targets Alzheimer's disease and could also help treat Parkinson's and motor neuron disease. Australian researchers say they have made a promising step in the future treatme Read More...
Australians treated for clinical depression take part in the world's largest genetic investigation
Date of Posting: 04-04-2017
Australians who've been treated for clinical depression are needed for a large study designed to detect genetic factors that contribute to the mental illness. Scientists are seeking 20,000 Australians who have been treated for clinical depress Read More...
Study shows pregnancy weight can increase risk of childhood epilepsy
Date of Posting: 04-04-2017
A study of almost 1.5 million children has found the risk of epilepsy almost doubled among those born to severely obese mums. Being overweight during the first trimester of pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of childhood epilepsy.[subs Read More...
Healthcare Technology - Latest Developments
Last Updated: 04-04-2017
Innovation and entrepreneurial activity in the Healthcare Technology sector is leading to rapid advancements and the delivery of major improvements in the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery. A list of the latest and most exciting health Read More...
Australian researchers say PTSD treatment must get physical
Date of Posting: 03-04-2017
Australian researchers say PTSD treatments need to change from solely psychological assistance to include a variety of physical symptoms as well. The mind and body are intimately linked, which is why there needs to be a change in the way post-trau Read More...
Free glucose monitoring devices for people with type 1 diabetes
Date of Posting: 03-04-2017
The federal government will provide free continuous glucose monitoring devices to eligible children and those under the age of 21 with type 1 diabetes. People with type 1 diabetes will have access to free glucose monitoring devices under a federal Read More...
Bipolar sufferers need more help to quit smoking
Date of Posting: 31-03-2017
Psychiatrists say people who are bipolar need more help to quit smoking but the Cancer Council rejects the idea switching to e-cigarettes is a healthier option. The rate of smoking among Australians with bipolar disorder is unacceptably high and i Read More...
Psychological barriers to insulin therapy may delay timely treatment
Date of Posting: 30-03-2017
For many Australians with diabetes being told they need to start injecting insulin is scary. But delaying its use is risky to long-term health, experts warn.[subscribe] New research released by Diabetes Australia shows that one in four Australi Read More...
HPV immunisation rate have significantly improved
Date of Posting: 30-03-2017
The Immunisation Coalition says it's important parents grasp the importance of having their boys immunised against the human papillomavirus (HPV). Australia is winning the immunisation battle against the human papillomavirus (HPV), the cause o Read More...
A new, potent form of radiation therapy for prostate cancer halves treatment time
Date of Posting: 30-03-2017
An international study has shown a four-week high-dose radiation therapy for prostate cancer is just as good as the standard eight-week treatment regimen. A new, potent form of radiation therapy for men with prostate cancer halves treatment time, Read More...
Early childhood the key to improving Indigenous health
Date of Posting: 30-03-2017
A major study into the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children has found programs and policies to promote healthy weight should target children as young as three. Lead researcher Katie Thurber from The Australian National Universi Read More...
Stress of running a marathon can cause short-term kidney injury
Date of Posting: 29-03-2017
According to a new Yale University study, the physical stress of running a marathon can cause short-term kidney injury. Your muscles aren't the only things that hurt after running a marathon; your kidneys do too.[subscribe] A US study has f Read More...
Call to increase Omega-3 fatty acids
Last Updated: 28-03-2017
About 8 in 10 Australians may not be getting enough long-chain omega-3 acids in their diets, putting them at risk of health issues, including cardiovascular disease, depression and chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and asthma, accordi Read More...
Date of Posting: 28-03-2017
Scientists have uncovered 13 new genetic errors associated with an increased risk of developing glioma, the most common form of brain cancer. For far too long little has been known about who's at risk of brain cancer, a rare yet deadly disease Read More...
Researchers identified new genetic drivers of ovarian cancer
Date of Posting: 28-03-2017
A major international collaboration has identified new genetic drivers of ovarian cancer that could one day lead to the prevention of the disease. A dozen new genetic variants that increase women's risk of ovarian cancer have been discovered b Read More...
