Laboratory & Pathology Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Leading immunologist to head national research council 2/11/2015

Distinguished medical researcher, Professor Anne Kelso AO, renowned for her work in immunology, has been appointed the new CEO of the National Health and Medical Research Council ...

Genetic code cracked for human-dog parasite 2/9/2015

For the first time, scientists have sequenced the genetic code of Toxocara canis – a roundworm that causes disease in humans and animals – potentially paving the way for new drugs, ...

Consult across the sector on Medicare, health minister urged 2/9/2015

The federal government is not learning from mistakes of the past with its continued "narrow consultation" on Medicare reforms, health lobby groups have said.

$5m microscope strengthens Aust's research arsenal 2/2/2015

A unique $5 million microscope adds to Australia's arsenal of cutting–edge research instruments.

Syd hospital contacts hundreds of patients following vaccine fault 1/29/2015

Hundreds of patients who were treated at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) in Sydney may have been administered ineffective vaccines following the discovery of a faulty refrigerator ...

'Annual fee' model an answer to govt's Medicare woes 1/21/2015

The government is struggling to sell its Medicare co-payment reform because its sole emphasis is on cost control, when it should also be about supporting quality and equity, according ...

Polymer technique 'physically' enlarges tissue samples 1/19/2015

Scientists have always been trying to peer into preserved cells and tissues with ever-greater magnification. The latest generation of so-called "super-resolution" microscopes can ...

Autopsy of a dead policy: what now for Medicare? 1/19/2015

The government has backed down from its plan to cut Medicare rebates to doctors – which was to start on January 19 – after several days of public pressure.

Simple patient discharge letter 'increases knowledge significantly' 1/14/2015

A simply-worded letter directed at hospital patients and given to them prior to discharge from hospital can immediately improve their understanding of in-hospital tests and post-discharge ...

Dutton 'worst health minister in living memory': poll 1/14/2015

What a way to end one's ministerial term. Former Health Minister Peter Dutton has been ranked the worst health minister in living memory in a survey conducted by Australian Doctor ...

Great expectations: 'naïve optimism' about medical care 12/28/2014

"It might do me some good and it won’t hurt to give it a go." How often have you heard a phrase like this?

Health system "inefficiencies" addressed in govt white paper 12/18/2014

Which level of government should really be responsible for the funding, policy, regulation and delivery of services in the health sector in Australia?

Aust Ebola risk 'considerably reduced' 12/15/2014

A study has quantified the risk of Ebola importation to Australia over the next six months – with new visa restrictions halving the risk but better infection control outcomes in West ...

Mixed response to Coalition's co-payment backflip 12/10/2014

PM Tony Abbott has dismissed the dumping of the $7 GP co-payment plan in favour of an exclusive $5 one as a policy backdown, telling reporters it was about making the system "work". ...

Cancer-like retina 'could' lead to new treatments 12/8/2014

Eye surgeons have discovered that the retina in human eyes uses energy in a very similar way to cancer, which could lead to improved understanding of cancers as well as eye disease ...

Emergency in the emergency room – going with the flow 11/24/2014

Once patients have been admitted for acute care in the emergency department, a timely diagnosis is vital. Each individual's disposition must be established, and consequently, the ...

Reducing infection risk in chemotherapy patients 11/20/2014

Chemotherapy patients are more susceptible to a range of deadly health infections due to a reduced white blood cell count, however a new application may be able to help them cope ...

Medical research institutes 'key focus' of govt review 11/5/2014

A review of independent Medical Research Institutes (iMRIs) will be conducted by the federal government to ensure they can continue to make a strong contribution to health and medical ...

New cancer centre 'will halve time from research to patient care' 10/27/2014

A game-changing medical alliance will bring together – into one, new purpose-built facility – some of the country's best cancer and blood disorder researchers and clinicians.

Govt appoints expert to aid Australia's Ebola response 10/27/2014

The federal government has appointed Professor Lyn Gilbert to advise hospital-based clinicians and infectious disease experts on how best to prevent and control the spread of the ...

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