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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, ...

'Serious' concerns about pharmacy flu vaccination trial 1/16/2014

Serious safety concerns have been raised about a Queensland trial of community pharmacists providing flu vaccinations, with an Australian Medical Association (AMA) spokesperson saying ...

Govt's proposal to end free GP visits slammed by doctors 1/2/2014

A recent proposal by the federal government to charge fees for GP visits has been slammed by doctors, saying such a measure would place even greater pressure on public hospitals.

Golden staph cases in public hospitals 'dropped': report 12/27/2013

The national rate of Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SAB) cases in public hospitals dropped between 2010-11 and 2012-13, according to a recent report released by the Australian ...

Is kidney dialysis a laughing matter? 12/27/2013

For 11,000 Australians kidney dialysis is not something to laugh about. However a good chuckle might well be the best thing for them.

Govt's health funding cut 'threatens' critical infrastructure 12/18/2013

The federal government's scrapping of the ALP's Priority Health Initiative program threatens to stall critical infrastructure and clinical service improvement programs across Australia, ...

Anti-snore pillow holds promise for back sleepers 12/18/2013

Sleep researchers from Flinders University and the Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health are road-testing a new pillow that could help alleviate snoring for back sleepers.

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.

Govt's medical expenses tax plan 'will hit Australians hard' 12/13/2013

The federal government's plans to scrap the net medical expenses tax offset (NMETO) is a "short-sighted" budgetary measure that will hit taxpayers with large health bills hard, ...

National health, aged care investment remains on the rise: report 12/10/2013

Health and aged care investment has ramped up in recent years and is foreshadowed to remain at relatively high levels when looking at the national picture, according to the most ...

Multiple sclerosis severity determined by simple eye test 12/5/2013

As you step outdoors into the bright sunshine, your pupils automatically contract.

Cannabis compounds 'could' limit stroke damage 12/4/2013

Chemical compounds found in cannabis may help to reduce brain damage following a stroke, new research has revealed.

New resistant genes found in hospital superbugs 12/2/2013

In cutting-edge genomics research conducted at Macquarie University, researchers have identified a new family of resistance genes that allow bacteria to survive chlorhexidine, a ...

Whole body vibration therapy 'may reduce' skeletal degeneration 12/2/2013

Whole body vibration therapy (WBV) is the kind of buzz-treatment that causes exercise scientists to raise a sceptical eyebrow.

Australians share industry's concerns about PBS: poll 11/26/2013

A new Galaxy poll of people taking prescription medicines reveals that Australians overwhelmingly support the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), support R&D and are concerned ...

Calls for change to end-of-life care 11/25/2013

Current practices in end-of-life medical care require major change to ensure more Australians experience 'better' deaths, according to a panel of medical, ethical and legal experts ...

Water soluble compound "major step" for osteoporosis treatment 11/22/2013

University of Sydney researchers have discovered a promising treatment for osteoporosis, which is easily delivered in water soluble form.

Report seeks to extend prescribing powers for nurses 11/15/2013

A new report recommending an extension of nurses' scope of practice to diagnose and prescribe medication will lead to optimal health outcomes for patients across the national health ...

eHealth program 'struggling': health minister 11/13/2013

Australia's personally controlled electronic health records program is "struggling", the federal government recently admitted.

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.

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