Medical Devices & Products Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Organ donation on the rise, but more donors needed 11/10/2015

The AMA welcomes the most recent figures from the Australia and New Zealand Organ Donation Registry, which show that organ donation is again on the rise in Australia.

RACGP warns against private health insurers covering GP services 11/10/2015

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) warns a two-tiered health system could be created if private health insurers are allowed to cover GP services.

Patients worse off under proposed Medicare threshold drop 11/3/2015

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) warns patients will be left out of pocket under the Federal Government's proposed Medicare Safety Net threshold drop.

Common prescription medicines cheaper over-the-counter than PBS 11/3/2015

The Turnbull Government will address inconsistencies in the nation's PBS that see many concessional patients with a prescription for common medicines such as paracetamol and aspirin ...

The benefits of height-adjustable medical equipment in your practice 10/27/2015

The equipment you use each day in your medical practice has a profound effect on the service you are able to offer to your patients.

Fairer, simpler Medicare Safety Net to benefit more patients 10/27/2015

More Australians could have faster access to simpler safety net protections against large medical expenses under a Turnbull Government proposal introduced into Parliament on 21 ...

NSW looks at sites to cultivate medicinal cannabis 10/20/2015

On 17 October 2015, NSW Minister for Medical Research Pru Goward and NSW Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair joined the Federal Minister for Health the Hon. Sussan Ley MP in ...

Light-optics research could improve medical imaging 10/20/2015

A team of researchers has developed echo-less lights that could improve medical imaging inside the body, leading to less-intrusive surgery.

5 Medical Breakthroughs You May Have Missed 10/20/2015

At the rate medical researchers uncover new findings about health and possible treatments, it is difficult to keep up to date and important advances can often be lost in the sea of ...

How to handle hazardous waste in your medical practice 10/19/2015

Every day your medical practice produces a significant quantity of waste that must be disposed of appropriately.

4 steps to minimise the risk of X-ray imaging in your dental practice 10/13/2015

The use of X-ray imaging in your dental practice is often necessary but many patients are concerned about the health impacts this may have and how risks can be minimised. In particular, ...

Researchers develop cancer test to predict treatment outcome 10/13/2015

University of Queensland researchers have announced a new tool in the fight against cancer, with the development of a world-first test that will direct treatment choices for patients ...

National Carers Week 2015 - show your support 10/13/2015

National Carers Week 2015 has started, taking place from 11 – 17 October. Australians are encouraged to show their support for Australia's 2.7 million carers and to help build a ...

Concerns remain for public health as TPP talks conclude 10/8/2015

The conclusion of the Trans Pacific Partnership was announced with some welcome news for Australian health advocates, but major concerns remain.

Minister for Health unveils new approach for Aust mental health system 10/5/2015

Minister for Health Sussan Ley said following recommendations by the National Mental Health Commission's review of mental health services, a mental health Expert Reference Group was ...

Royal North Shore Hospital opens new patient and carer accommodation 10/5/2015

Vulnerable patients and carers travelling far from home for medical treatment at Royal North Shore Hospital can now access new on-site accommodation.

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.

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 ...

6 Successful Ways to Improve Patient Adherence to Drug Regimens 9/21/2015

\Even the best pharmaceutical treatment plan will be unsuccessful with poor patient adherence.

5 Portable Medical Devices that Improve Remote Accident Services 9/21/2015

The provision of healthcare in remote accidents requires a unique set of skills and medical devices. Timely management often makes a significant difference to patient health outcomes. ...

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