Aged Care & Disability Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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$25m investment for faster diagnosis of rare cancers and diseases 3/29/2016

More Victorians with genetic conditions will receive quicker diagnoses and better care thanks to the Andrews Labor Government's $25 million investment in the state's genomic sequencing ...

Major funding boost for research into antibodies in health and disease 3/29/2016

Garvan’s leading research into antibodies in health and disease has been given a shot in the arm, with the announcement that the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) ...

Funding boost to create over 17,000 new aged care places 3/29/2016

Thousands of Australians will benefit from a substantial increase in funding for aged care services, with the Australian Government announcing 17,385 new aged care places worth an ...

Admissions to private hospitals rising faster than public hospitals 3/22/2016

The number of admissions increased by 3.2% on average each year for public hospitals and 4.0% for private hospitals between 2010-11 and 2014-15, a new report by the Australian ...

How to buy the right ultrasound machine for your needs 3/21/2016

Ultrasound machines are as diverse as the functions they perform.

6 Tips for a Smooth Running Medical Practice 3/15/2016

With an ever-evolving array of illnesses, injuries and emotional upheaval to deal with on a daily basis, the less administrative headaches you have the better.

Research shows that brown fat may help keep blood sugar in check 3/15/2016

Garvan scientists have shown that brown fat – a special type of fat that burns energy to keep us warm – may also help to keep blood sugar steady in adults. Their findings suggest ...

$129.4 million in grants awarded to support medical research 3/8/2016

The Turnbull Government has recently awarded $129.4 million in grants to Australia’s preeminent researchers helping fund Australia’s commitment to fostering the best and brightest ...

Grattan Institute report unfair on GPs over chronic disease care: AMA 3/8/2016

The AMA raises concerns that the The Grattan Institute report, Chronic failure in primary care, released on 7 March 2016, is an unfair attack on Australia’s hardworking GPs.

Health premiums hit 4 year low after record resubmissions 3/8/2016

Health insurance premium increases will hit a four year-low in 2016 after a record number of insurers resubmitted lower price rises in response to a direct request from Minister for ...

Tips for starting up your own private practice 3/1/2016

Starting your own private health practice is a dream for many health practitioners, but it is a daunting task and often difficult to know where to begin.

Medical cannabis trial for NSW chemotherapy patients 3/1/2016

NSW Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Medical Research Pru Goward today announced the third medicinal cannabis clinical trial, which will involve patients with chemotherapy-induced ...

Significant health gap remains for Australians with disability 3/1/2016

Australians with disability are still significantly more likely to report having poor health than those without disability, according to a new report released by the Australian ...

Major reforms proposed for WA health system 3/1/2016

Significant reforms are proposed for Western Australia's health system with the introduction of the new Health Services Bill 2016 into State Parliament.

Things to consider when buying emergency response kits 3/1/2016

Emergency response kits play an essential role in the immediate and follow-up care of an acute medical incident.

How to select the best living aids for your aged care patients 2/23/2016

Living aids play an essential role to improve the quality of life for your aged care patients, supporting them and enabling more independence than they would otherwise have.

VIC new laws to crack down on dodgy health practitioners 2/23/2016

Victoria’s health complaints watchdog will be given greater powers to name and shame dodgy health service providers and practitioners, and protect the public by banning them from ...

National campaign launched to improve caring for cognitive impairment 2/23/2016

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has launched a national campaign to improve knowledge and care practices to provide better outcomes and reduce the risk ...

Australian population growth will put pressure on public health 2/23/2016

Population growth is placing pressure on Australia's public health. Our capacity to sustain and manage the environment and resources are fundamental for a healthy population according ...

Things to Consider When Buying Hospital Beds 2/16/2016

When in the process of buying hospital beds, there are many factors to consider. This article can help you to work through the aspects that may affect your decision before making a ...

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