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Therapy shows promise for severe asthma attacks 8/28/2014

A new therapy has recorded a marked reduction in acute asthma exacerbations triggered by the common cold.

Govt brokering 'secret GP fee deal' 8/20/2014

The federal government has been accused of attempting to broker a secret deal with the Australian Medical Association (AMA) on the proposed GP co-payment.

Research, innovation in rural and remote Aust health services 8/15/2014

An upcoming symposium will host discussion of a range of issues relating to rural and remote health services and how evaluation of these services can be used to influence national ...

Hearts 'at far greater risk' in the bush: cardio snapshot 8/14/2014

Australians living outside capital cities are at significantly greater risk (26 per cent) of the nation's biggest killer, cardiovascular disease (CVD), than their urban counterparts, ...

GP fee should be scrapped for everyone: pensioners 8/13/2014

Thanks for the thought, but we're just part of the bigger picture. That's the message a major pensioners lobby group is hoping to get across to the federal government amid continued ...

Clot-dissolving drug 'crucial' for stroke treatment 8/7/2014

People treated with a blood clot dissolving drug within three hours of suffering a stroke have better and faster recovery, new research reveals.

Fresh attack launched at 'killer' Budget by key health lobby group 8/7/2014

An extraordinary attack has been launched at the coalition's Federal Budget funding cuts by the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA), with the lobby group labelling it an ...

Minor change 'could' make GP co-payment model more popular 8/4/2014

Exempting pensioners from the controversial proposed GP co-payment might make it more popular in the public's eye, according to a government MP.

Lower back pain risk increased by use of weight machines, study shows 8/1/2014

New research finds that people who use weight machines for training are at a higher risk of developing lower back pain than others.

GP training structure threatened by Budget reforms: AMA 7/28/2014

GP Registrars gathered in Sydney recently to discuss the future of general practice training against a backdrop of major policy setbacks announced in the May Budget.

'Printed' anatomy marks new era for medical training 7/23/2014

The creators of a unique kit containing anatomical body parts produced by 3D printing say it will revolutionise medical education and training – especially in countries where cadaver ...

Medical Research Future Fund: will industry actually benefit? 7/17/2014

The government's proposed $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund can put Australia on the world map by driving and delivering cutting-edge, lifesaving innovation – so long as it ...

Govt Medical Device program hopes to make great ideas a reality 7/17/2014

NSW Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research Jillian Skinner on Wednesday (16 July) invited applications for a prestigious international post-doctoral program which is ...

Alarming rise in the use of 'last resort' antibiotics 7/15/2014

Worldwide use of antibiotics has increased a staggering 36 per cent in the first decade of the 21st century – much of it unnecessarily, according to a new study.

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. ...

$35 million to advance Type 1 juvenile diabetes research 7/11/2014

Minister for Education, Christopher Pyne MP and Minister for Health, Peter Dutton MP have announced the Australian government's approval of $35 million to advance research in the ...

'Serious concerns' for future surgical workforce 6/25/2014

At a time when the number of surgeons in Australasia needs to be growing, medical student interest in surgery as a career is stagnant, a new report claims – raising serious concerns ...

"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 ...

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