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Australians' use of palliative care doubled over last decade 9/29/2015

A new web report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that palliative care-related hospitalisations have risen by over 50 per cent in the last decade.

AMA: Govt 'attacks' Medicare and integrity of doctors 9/29/2015

AMA President, Professor Brian Owler, said today that the Government has undermined its own Review of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) by launching a political attack on Medicare ...

Continued slow growth in health spending 9/29/2015

A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that spending on health rose in 2013–14, after record low growth in the previous year.

Dental industry calls on new PM to act on dental health 9/22/2015

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) welcomes the election of the new Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP. The ADA hopes to meet with the Prime Minister ...

Cancer patient receives 3D printed ribs in world first surgery 9/14/2015

Australian Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane today congratulated CSIRO on its role in an international collaboration that has led to a world-first in surgery, using ...

$2m to fast-track drugs into clinical trials for childhood leukaemiam 9/14/2015

New drugs to treat children with aggressive cancers will be fast-tracked into clinical trials thanks to $2 million awarded to the Children's Cancer Institute.

Australian-first national approach to Indigenous cancer care 9/7/2015

An Australian-first national approach to addressing the Indigenous cancer gap establishes seven new national priorities to reduce the increasing cancer mortality rates in the Aboriginal ...

The cancer switch: research breakthrough could reverse cancer growth 9/7/2015

Like stepping on the brakes in a speeding car is how scientists described it: a breakthrough that could actually reverse cancer growth by targeting malignant cells.

10 Great Medical Apps to Help Get the Job Done Right 8/31/2015

We're all after convenience and functionality, and as we become increasingly reliant on technology, the burgeoning world of smartphone apps ensures an app is developed for nearly ...

3D avatar revolutionises skin cancer diagnosis 8/24/2015

University of Queensland researchers now have access to technology that is set to be a game changer in the fight against skin cancer.

Patients shouldn't be 'held ransom' in private health: Minister Ley 8/24/2015

Patient safety and welfare should be the priority in any negotiations between private hospitals and health insurers, not used as ransom in a cynical "Game of Thrones", Federal Minister ...

Families dealing with children's cancer to get additional support 8/24/2015

Hundreds of Australian families dealing with children's cancer will get greater support with the launch of a one-stop Children's Cancer Website today, the first of its kind in ...

Data highlights need for greater investment in general practice 8/18/2015

AMA President, Professor Brian Owler, has pointed to data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), stating it sends a strong message to Government, highlighting ...

Regulation at work protecting patients: 'dodgy dentist' convicted 8/18/2015

A man who pretended to be a dentist in Victoria today pleaded guilty to the 17 charges filed against him by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Pharmaceutical industry calls for more research into medical cannabis 8/18/2015

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) released a position statement on the investigation of the potential therapeutic value of and therefore possible medicinal uses for ...

How to make the transition from paper to electronic records 8/17/2015

Today, most practices recognise the need for making the move to electronic health records (EHR) and reducing the reliance on paper-based records.

Australia's first 3D printed spine implant 8/17/2015

RMIT has worked with a medical device company and a neurosurgeon to successfully create a 3D printed vertebral cage for a patient with severe back pain.

Nurse & midwife registration numbers up, but more seeking work 8/11/2015

The total number of all nurses and midwives registered in Australia rose by almost seven per cent between 2011 and 2014, but not all are finding work in their field, according to ...

New stats reveal 50 per cent of Australians battling chronic disease 8/11/2015

The need for Primary Health Care reform has been highlighted with the release of new statistics showing half of all Australians have at least one chronic disease.

How technology is shaping the future of medical training 8/7/2015

Advances in technology has caused an evolution in how future health professionals are trained. From augmented reality headsets, to virtual microscopy, to interactive simulations of ...

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