Laboratory & Pathology Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Digital donor record aims to enhance the organ donation process 7/14/2014

Assistant Minister for Health Fiona Nash has announced a new national clinical information system to streamline organ and tissue donation processes across Australian hospital networks. ...

Viruses use 'fake' proteins to hide in our cells 7/11/2014

Some viruses can hide in our bodies for decades and make 'fake' human proteins that trick our immune cells into believing nothing is wrong.

Scientists 'a step closer' to printing transplantable tissues 7/4/2014

Researchers have made a giant leap towards the goal of 'bio-printing' transplantable tissues and organs for people affected by major diseases and trauma injuries, a new study reports. ...

Treating silent killer cuts risk of stroke and death 6/27/2014

Opportunistic detection of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) and treating it with anticoagulants can greatly reduce the risk of stroke and premature death, a new landmark study ...

Australians 'binned' life-saving cancer test 6/25/2014

Eligible Australians have been urged to participate in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, following new data released on Wednesday (23 June) that showed around 643,000 ...

"Very difficult" commonwealth policy affected NSW budget 6/18/2014

The Mike Baird-led Liberal government has left NSW patients high and dry by ignoring the need for increased basic funding to hospitals in its pre-election budget, Opposition Leader ...

Review your business systems, prepare for successful financial year 6/12/2014

As the End of Financial Year approaches, The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is encouraging businesses to review their existing systems and processes to prepare for a successful ...

COAG health system improvements 'threatened' by Budget measures 6/12/2014

There are some notable health system improvements detailed in COAG Reform Council Healthcare Performance Report, however these could be reversed as a result of the government's latest ...

GP co-payments: readers have their say 6/4/2014

It has been nearly a month since the federal government delivered the 2014 Federal Budget.

Unlocking potential of stem cells to repair brain damage 6/4/2014

An Australian scientist is hoping to unlock the potential of stem cells as a way of repairing neural damage to the brain.

PHAA supports 'No GP Tax in our name!' Campaign 5/30/2014

The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) has thrown its support behind the 'No GP Tax in our name!' Campaign.

Laser imaging system 'could' revolutionise skin cancer diagnosis 5/29/2014

A revolutionary technology that has the potential to improve the detection and diagnosis of this disease has been developed by researchers based in Queensland.

Diabetes, doctor & medicine co-payments: a 'major' budget concern 5/29/2014

The 1.7 million Australians with diabetes potentially face a dramatic increase in their healthcare costs as a result of changes announced in the 2014 federal budget.

Health minister 'let down' by colleagues on co-payment sell 5/27/2014

The proposed GP co-payment scheme is a practical measure necessary for the long-term sustainability of Medicare however Health Minister Peter Dutton has been "let down" by colleagues ...

Health winners and losers from federal budget 5/21/2014

With the potential impact of the federal budget on specific sectors and sub-sectors still being hotly debated, IBISWorld has cast its eye over the medical industry to identify some ...

Blood test can predict early labour: study 5/20/2014

A new blood test can predict whether women having signs of early labour will go on to give birth too soon, according to an international research team.

"Fabulous time" to be a medical researcher 5/15/2014

The federal government's investment in medical research through its $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund would secure a healthier future for Australians, according to the director ...

Budget 2014: more for medical research, less for hospitals 5/15/2014

A bright future lies ahead for medical research with the creation of the 'world's largest medical research endowment fund', although $15 billion will be shaved off the commonwealth's ...

National medical facility to triple production of radiopharmaceuticals 5/13/2014

Australia is set to become a global, high end manufacturer of nuclear medicines used to diagnose cancer and heart disease, with early work now beginning on a brand new, $168 million ...

Voters 'strongly opposed' to Medicare co-payment plan: poll 5/12/2014

Most Australians oppose paying to see a doctor and believe a co-payment will simply mean more people going to emergency departments, new research commissioned by the Consumers Health ...

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