Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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MSF call for political courage to shake up medical R&D system 5/1/2008

This week, more than 150 countries at a UN health R&D summit in Geneva have a chance to put right a great wrong.

New govt grant allocated to help market medical discoveries 4/17/2008

Retinal imaging to identify people at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease, a dressing that will reduce the severity of scars and a “smarthroscope” that distinguishes ...

AMC welcomes health workers accreditation scheme progress 4/8/2008

The Australian Medical Council has welcomed progress towards a national registration and accreditation scheme for health professionals.

Indigenous, non-Indigenous health spending ratio stays same 4/3/2008

Per person spending on health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples was 17% higher than for the non-Indigenous population in 2004-05, according to a report ...

Board announced for research institute in Sydney's south west 3/25/2008

NSW Health Minister, Reba Meagher, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Chairman and board members of the Ingham Health Research Institute (IHRI).

Public health spending is 2 pct of the total spent on health 2/28/2008

National expenditure on public health activities has remained constant at about 1.8% of total health spending over the last 7 years, according to a report released by the Australian ...

NSW health system performing above national average 2/12/2008

The NSW public health system continues to perform at or above the national average for almost every performance indicator, according to the Auditor-General's Report to Parliament ...

Plans for improving access to quality health care for all Aussies 12/20/2007

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) has launched its Election Manifesto 2007 and First 100 Day Plan, which outlines practical strategies to improve access to ...

It is about time for both fed and state govts to "fix health" :AMA 12/18/2007

AMA (WA) says Federal Labor's election victory should put an end to the blame game between the State and Commonwealth and enable both governments to set about solving the major ...

Aust Healthcare Hospitals Association welcome new minister 12/4/2007

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) has welcomed the appointment of Nicola Roxon as Health Minister in the new Rudd Government.

Report reveals growth in health expenditure slowing down 10/18/2007

According to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Health expenditure Australia 2005-2006, growth in health expenditure is slowing.

Pioneering biochemistry prof explores ageing of the body 6/21/2007

An internationally renowned biochemist has revealed new research to a Monash University audience that shows severe emotional stress can lead to premature ageing of the human body.

New direction of stem cell research for Multiple Sclerosis 4/19/2007

Professor Claude Bernard from the Monash Immunology and Stem Cell Laboratories (MISCL) has received a $500,000 competitive grant to fund a new direction of research in stem-cell ...

People with MS spend over 20% of income on healthcare 4/10/2007

The cost of living with MS or similar conditions is high, and in some cases is an overwhelming burden.

PBS extension gets put into action to benefit osteroporosis patients 1/10/2007

The Australian Government has extended the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listing of the osteoporosis medication, alendronate.

At last, the Health Minister admits more hospital beds are needed 1/10/2007

The Australian Medical Association(WA) has welcomed the admission by Health Minister Jim McGinty that the public hospital system would benefit greatly from an additional 250 hospital ...

Steroid injections don't offer long-term relief from Tennis Elbow 10/22/2006

Researchers in Australia tested different treatments on three separate groups of patients with tennis elbow.

New injury prevention technology created to protect body 6/6/2006

CSIRO scientists are creating a new textile made from wool and Lycra to help protect the body against wounds and major traumas.

Wireless healthcare in Australia 5/19/2006

Monash Medical Centre (MMC) in Melbourne is in the middle of a wireless trial that aims to plug the gap between bedside care and the hospital’s centralised information systems. ...

Trial of electronic health records 5/18/2006

Healthelink, the first NSW pilot of a revolutionary electronic health records system to improve patient care and speed up treatment, is underway in Hunter.

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