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Improving health and budget 'not necessarily mutually exclusive' 1/20/2014

The long term sustainability of Australia's Medicare system is a pressing problem, but health minister Peter Dutton is right to avoid making any hasty decisions about reforming it, ...

'Nano-spies' make light work of disease detection 1/20/2014

A world of cloak-and-dagger pharmaceuticals has come a step closer with the development of stealth compounds programmed to spring into action when they receive the signal.

Test 'could' simplify diagnosis of coeliac disease 1/14/2014

A new blood test being developed by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers can rapidly and accurately diagnose coeliac disease without the need for prolonged gluten exposure.

Research into axon degeneration hits a nerve 1/13/2014

University of Queensland (UQ) researchers have made a significant discovery that could one day halt a number of neurodegenerative diseases.

Discovery of hidden genetic links offers hope for RA sufferers 1/9/2014

An international study that has identified new genetic regions involved in rheumatoid arthritis has shed light on existing medicines that could be effective in treating the disease. ...

New neurons 'could' be cure for Parkinson's 12/18/2013

Imagine if you could send your brain a message that told it to grow some new neurons. Well, soon you might be able to.

Researchers grow kidney from stem cells 12/16/2013

Researchers have made a major leap forward in treating renal disease, recently announcing they have grown a kidney using stem cells.

Sweet water 'can calm' babies during immunisation 12/10/2013

According to pain management specialist Professor Denise Harrison, an Honorary Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne, breastfeeding and the use of sweet water can help to calm ...

Start-up joins fight against antibiotic resistance 12/4/2013

A start-up company will research new drugs that can be used to treat antibiotic bacterial infection.

Vital key revealed for restoring HIV-fighting immune cells 12/4/2013

Researchers have identified a protein that causes loss of function in immune cells combating HIV.

HPV vaccine reduces precursors to cervical cancer 11/27/2013

Evidence that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program is preventing cervical pre-cancer lesions in young women has been published for the first time as part of a collaborative ...

Health workforce shortage to reach 12.9m 'within decades' 11/12/2013

The world will be short of 12.9 million healthcare workers by 2035, with a figure already standing at 7.2 million, according to a recent World Health Organisation (WHO) report.

Major research project to evaluate 'overdiagnosis' 11/11/2013

An investigative study into the evaluation of disease and cost burdens of "overdiagnosis" has been announced as one of several new research projects within Macquarie University to ...

Reports highlight the need for coordinated health services 11/8/2013

Reports released by the Council of Australian Government Reform Council (COAG) and the National Health Performance Authority (NHPA) have highlighted the importance of health services ...

Abbott announces $559.1m for health, medical research 10/25/2013

Prime Minister Tony Abbott recently announced $559.1 million for Australian health and medical researchers to generate new health discoveries across Australia.

Historic nursing partnership to shape future of primary health care 10/23/2013

The Australian Medicare Local Alliance (AML Alliance) and the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) have created a new partnership to enhance the role of the ...

ALP keeps experience in shadow health portfolio: AMA 10/18/2013

Catherine King was congratulated by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) on her recent appointment to the position of Shadow Minister for Health.

Aust researcher gets US$1m to unravel lupus 10/11/2013

Melbourne scientist Associate Professor David Tarlinton has received the Distinguished Innovator award from the US-based Lupus Research Institute to investigate the causes of lupus ...

Researcher to investigate influenza pneumonia causes 9/30/2013

University of Sydney researcher, Dr Benjamin Tang, will investigate the causes of influenza pneumonia after being awarded a prestigious and highly competitive Clive and Vera Ramaciotti ...

Treatable subtype of pancreatic cancer found 9/17/2013