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Vic new outdoor smoking bans to protect diners 8/1/2017

New laws banning smoking in outdoor dining areas come into force from 1 August, meaning Victorians and their families will be able to enjoy a meal outside, away from the deadly ...

Could Australia be the first to eliminate hep C? 8/1/2017

Research from The Kirby Institute released for World Hepatitis Day shows Australia could be one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C.

See a GP to reduce your health risks 7/25/2017

AMA President, Dr Michael Gannon, said recently that the key to a longer and healthier life is eliminating risky health habits and behaviours from your daily routine, and the best ...

Concern with potential rise in super potent cannabis concentrates 7/25/2017

University of Queensland researchers are concerned the recent legalisation of medicinal cannabis in Australia may give rise to super-potent cannabis concentrates with associated ...

Australia's hospitals helping the fight against antibiotic resistance 7/25/2017

Use of antibiotics has dropped markedly in Australian hospitals, new figures show – a shift that will help slow the spread of antibiotic resistant germs that cause dangerous infections ...

One in two public hospital doctors working unsafe hours 7/18/2017

The latest AMA audit of working conditions for doctors in Australian public hospitals shows that one in two doctors (53 per cent) are working unsafe shifts that place them at a higher ...

A better way to estimate Australia’s future lifestyle-related cancers 7/18/2017

UNSW’s Centre for Big Data Research in Health has a new and improved way to estimate the numbers of cancers that could be avoided if Australians changed their lifestyles.

WA study puts patient blood management system on world stage 7/18/2017

A Western Australian study into a patient blood management (PBM) system has attracted worldwide interest following its publication in a leading medical journal.

More jobs and clinical training opportunities for young doctors 7/11/2017

Twenty six new Regional Training Hubs will create more opportunities for young doctors to stay, study, work and live in rural and regional Australia, rather than returning to cities ...

Flu season adds stress to NSW hospital emergency departments 7/11/2017

NSW emergency departments failed to meet length-of-stay targets during the winter flu seasons of 2010-14, with more patients waiting longer to be seen and increased numbers giving up ...

More Aussies seeking drug treatment 7/4/2017

More Australians are undergoing treatment for drug use, with a rising number seeking help due to amphetamines, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Health and ...

Government responds to medical research concerns on 457 visas 7/4/2017

Changes to the 457-visa program show the Government is prepared to listen and act in support of medical research.

Record $1.9 billion budget for NSW mental health 6/27/2017

The NSW Government will invest a record $1.9 billion in mental health in the 2017-18 Budget, an increase of $87 million from last year.

Cancer impacting Australia’s health more than any other disease group 6/20/2017

Cancer is the disease group with the biggest impact on our health-costing us, as a nation, more years of life than any other-according to a report released recently by the Australian ...

GPs concerned about changes for prescribing medicinal cannabis 6/20/2017

The body that represents over 90% of Australia’s GPs has concerns about the medicinal cannabis disallowance motion in the Senate recently.

GPs welcome taskforce report on urgent after-hours home visit services 6/13/2017

The body that represents over 90% of Australia’s GPs and fights for the interests of their patients, has welcomed the Australian Government’s review of urgent after-hours home visit ...

Hospitalisation - preventing the preventable necessary, but not easy 6/13/2017

"Reducing preventable hospitalisations in order to improve health outcomes and reduce unnecessary healthcare system costs is a longstanding concern, but finding solutions requires ...

New range of pharmacy vaccinations pose risks to patients: RACGP SA 6/6/2017

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) South Australia, the peak body for South Australia’s GPs, has strongly condemned the state government’s announcement of ...

$33m medical research funding boost for new clinical trials underway 6/6/2017

A new $33 million investment in clinical trial capacity will allow Australians to access some of the latest breakthroughs in medical research thanks to the Medical Research Future ...

Investing $5.9 million to tackle antimicrobial resistance 5/30/2017

The Australian Government will invest $5.9 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to help tackle the threat of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses or parasites ...

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