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Cry for help from rare-cancer sufferers
Date of Posting: 08-12-2015
Australians with rare cancers are using the Sick or Treat website and petitions to plead for public and government help in getting access to treatment. At first glance it's a website full of smiling happy Australians, many shown in family sett Read More...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health profession grows
Last Updated: 07-12-2015
The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners has jumped more than 18 per cent, making it the fastest growing registered health profession for the past quarter. Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) st Read More...
Aged Care wages can't be ignored
Last Updated: 03-12-2015
A recent survey of nurses and carers working in Aged Care has highlighted the disparity in wages for nurses and carers working in residential aged care relative to nurses and carers working in the public hospital sector. The survey of 242 nurse Read More...
Tastier drugs to cut TB death in kids
Last Updated: 03-12-2015
Health experts hope new fruit-flavoured drugs will help cut the number of tuberculosis deaths among children. Children will be more likely to survive tuberculosis, the world's most deadly infectious disease, once new strawberry- and raspberry- Read More...
Cleaners, Posties most at risk for lung disease
Date of Posting: 03-12-2015
Seafarers and cleaners are most likely to develop COPD, a type of lung disease, according to the unexpected results of a UK study. Cleaners, roofers, tilers and postmen have among the riskiest jobs for developing lung disease, British research sug Read More...
Nursing shortage expected to worsen
Last Updated: 03-12-2015
Australian nurses are feeling disheartened and underappreciated with several surveys finding increasing numbers of nurses are considering leaving their jobs and even exiting the profession. The exodus from the nursing profession, which fell during Read More...
Students continue to work towards nursing careers
Last Updated: 03-12-2015
New Zealand students are continuing to pursue careers in nursing despite 571 new graduates looking for jobs earlier this year. With nursing workforce shortages predicted in New Zealand in 2017, universities have reported nursing enrolment numbers Read More...
Excessive screen time tops health concerns for kids
Date of Posting: 02-12-2015
Excessive screen time tops the list of health concerns for children and teenagers, according to an Australian household survey. Australians believe the number one health problem for children and teenagers is excessive screen time.[subscribe] An Read More...
Australia home to 331,000 registered nurses and midwives
Last Updated: 02-12-2015
For the latest stats on nursing and midwifery professionals in Australia, refer to the following articles: Number of nurses in Australia Number of nurse practitioners in Australia There are more than 331,000 registered nurses and Read More...
Young Chef Eyes a Bright Future Combining Food and Fitness
Last Updated: 02-12-2015
Like many young Australians, Alex Rahme’s body began to change in high school and she soon discovered that she had many allergies. A naturopath suggested a high protein diet and regular weight training to revitalise her body’s strength. T Read More...
Landmark Australian HIV prevention trial
Date of Posting: 01-12-2015
A landmark HIV prevention trial aims to virtually eliminate transmissions of the virus in NSW by 2020, says a researcher. HIV negative people at high risk of being infected will receive antiretroviral drugs to stop them getting the disease in a la Read More...
"Hidden HIV epidemic" among Asia-Pacific teens
Date of Posting: 01-12-2015
UNICEF says Asian cities such as Bangkok, Hanoi and Jakarta have emerged as new transmission hubs for HIV among adolescents. The Asia-Pacific region is battling a "hidden epidemic" with an estimated 220,000 adolescents between the ages o Read More...
Nurse and midwife awarded highest remote health accolade
Last Updated: 01-12-2015
Sandra McElligott was sitting outside a health clinic in central Australia when an Aboriginal man asked her where all the “white fella nurses” come from. “I told him they come from the big cities and they come out here and they d Read More...
Chronic Conditions Management - Conference
Last Updated: 01-12-2015
Chronic Conditions Management Coordinating care to reduce hospitalisation 9th & 10th March 2016, Rydges Sydney Central[subscribe] Health Times members quote CC*HT when registering to SAVE $100 off the current price! “35% of Australi Read More...
HealthTimes Health Industry Satisfaction Survey (HISS) Results
Last Updated: 30-11-2015
October 2015 Survey Results The October 2015 HISS survey of over 600 Australian health professionals has indicated an overall improvement in the satisfaction of health professionals. The HISS Survey index showed an improvement of 3% relative Read More...
Patient left in a WA hospital gym, 'unsatisfactory'
Date of Posting: 30-11-2015
WA's health minister has admitted it was unsatisfactory for a patient to be moved to a hospital gym and given a bell to ring if help was needed. It was inappropriate to move an elderly patient to a hospital gymnasium at night and give him a ha Read More...
Call for better pre-immigration TB screenings for kids
Date of Posting: 30-11-2015
Experts say pre-migration screening of immigrant children for TB needs be improved. Children born overseas make up more than half of Australia's tuberculosis cases in youngsters, prompting experts to call for improved pre-migration screening.[ Read More...
Dementia study to trial Chinese herbal medicine
Date of Posting: 30-11-2015
Australians with dementia are being recruited for a trial of a Chinese herbal medicine which researchers say improves memory. More than 200 Australians with dementia will be part of a new trial of a Chinese herbal medicine which researchers say ha Read More...
Hospital records key to preventing child injuries: QUT study
Date of Posting: 27-11-2015
Almost 50 per cent of child injures requiring treatment in emergency departments are linked to consumer products, but a lack of detailed hospital records is restricting child safety experts from identifying if a product fault or misuse is the cause, Read More...
Green tea and cacao may treat diabetes complications
Date of Posting: 27-11-2015
A Brazilan study suggests green tea and cacao could help stop some diabetes complications. Cacao and green tea contain substances that may help prevent and treat kidney complications and retinal lesions caused by diabetes, scientists say.[subscrib Read More...
Combining treatments key for breast cancer
Date of Posting: 26-11-2015
A "double whammy" of chemo and immunotherapy could knock out deadly breast cancer, with scientists saying it could provide long-lasting immune protection. Pairing chemo and immunotherapy can deliver a double-whammy punch that knocks out Read More...
Date of Posting: 26-11-2015
Sugar-free drinks and lollies might limit the kilojoules but their acidic chemical mixtures can increase dental erosion, say experts. Just because they're sugar-free doesn't mean soft drinks and lollies aren't damaging your teeth.[subs Read More...
'Angelina effect' leads to more mastectomies
Date of Posting: 25-11-2015
A British clinic says it has seen a rise in preventative mastectomies in at-risk women since actress Angelina Jolie had the operation and wrote about it. Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo a double mastectomy has prompted o Read More...
Alcohol fuels emergency dept disruption
Date of Posting: 24-11-2015
Alcohol is having a huge impact on Australian emergency departments, according to new research. One in eight people in Australasian emergency departments is there because of alcohol, says new research.[subscribe] The sheer volume of alcohol-aff Read More...
Last Updated: 23-11-2015
IBM has announced alliances with Apple and others to put artificial intelligence to work drawing potentially life-saving insights from the booming amount of health data generated on personal devices. IBM is collaborating with Apple, Medtronic and Read More...
New drug to boost bone healing
Last Updated: 23-11-2015
A new drug causes stem cells found within bones to divide and to turn into more bone cells, speeding up fracture healing. A new drug is being developed to help bones heal faster and better to help older people recover more quickly after suffering Read More...
Stroke victim receives stem cell injection
Last Updated: 23-11-2015
New UK stroke treatment works by delivering stem cells into the part of the brain that is believed to help generate new nerve cells. A 66-year-old woman has become the first in England to undergo a stem cell brain injection to help recover the use Read More...
New research highlights gaps for young adults with bone cancer
Date of Posting: 19-11-2015
Delays in diagnosis, variations in treatment and lack of participation in clinical trials may all contribute to poorer outcomes for young Australians with bone cancer Young adults and teenagers with bone cancer are being let down by diagnosis dela Read More...
Skin cancer trials need Aussies
Date of Posting: 19-11-2015
Doctors have been urged to refer melanoma patients to Australian radiotherapy trials, which are being forced to study patients from overseas. Overseas skin cancer patients are being used in Australian radiotherapy trials due to a lack of local vol Read More...
Alarming new 'superbug' gene found in China
Date of Posting: 19-11-2015
A new gene making bacteria resistant to last-resort antibiotics and transferable between common bacteria has been found in pigs and people in China. A new gene that makes bacteria highly resistant to a last-resort class of antibiotics has been fou Read More...
Many children with cancer born with 'risk genes'
Date of Posting: 19-11-2015
Gene sequencing of more than 1000 pediatric cancer patients found up to 8.5 per cent were born with cancer genes but family history wasn't a strong factor. Gene sequencing of more than 1000 children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer found Read More...
Smoking leads to mental decline
Date of Posting: 18-11-2015
Memory, attention, language and awareness are all impaired by smoking, British researchers say. Smoking accelerates normal brain ageing in ways that can impair thinking skills such as planning, decision-making and problem-solving.[subscribe] Th Read More...
Grant to support spinal cord injury research
Date of Posting: 18-11-2015
An innovative program that aims to improve the lives of people living with spinal cord injury has received a $25,000 Slater and Gordon Health Project Research Fund grant. The Victorian Spinal Cord Service, part of Austin Health, will use the grant Read More...
It's complicated. The OECD details problems with Australia's health care system
Date of Posting: 18-11-2015
David Glance, University of Western Australia The OECD has this week released a report of their evaluation of the quality of Australian health care. The good news is that Australia has the 6th highest life expectancy of OECD countries with Read More...
'Lifesaver' medical dressing changes colour to detect infection
Date of Posting: 17-11-2015
A medical dressing that changes colour when it detects infection has been hailed as a lifesaver that will combat the problem of antibiotic resistance. A medical dressing that changes colour when it detects infection has been developed.[subscribe] Read More...
US firefighter gets face transplant
Date of Posting: 17-11-2015
A US firefighter has received a full scalp and face transplant, including ears, nose, lips and upper and lower eyelids. A volunteer firefighter from Mississippi whose face was burned off during a home fire rescue has received the world's most Read More...
Anti-alcoholism drug 'wakes up' dormant HIV
Date of Posting: 17-11-2015
An anti-alcoholism drug has been found to "wake up" dormant HIV cells in patients, say researchers who now want to know how to kill them. An anti-alcoholism drug can reactivate dormant HIV, a discovery scientists say could be a "gam Read More...
New study to shed light on asthma genes
Last Updated: 13-11-2015
Scientists hope a study of the genes of children with dust mite allergies will shed new light on the causes of asthma. A group of children with dust mite allergies are having their genes examined by scientists to see why some develop asthma.[subsc Read More...
Call to get asthma under control
Last Updated: 13-11-2015
Many asthmatics who believe their asthma is mild or moderate are not taking necessary precautions to keep their condition in check. Many asthma sufferers are putting themselves at risk by relieving their symptoms instead of really taking control o Read More...
Early weight gain 'ups asthma risk'
Last Updated: 13-11-2015
UK researchers have found rapid weight gain from birth to age three months is consistently associated with asthma in eight and 17-year-olds. Babies who rapidly gain weight in the first three months of life are more likely to develop asthma, a stud Read More...
