Diagnostic Instruments & Medical Imaging Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Project management: How to deliver bad news 2/22/2010

Bad news and project management seem to go hand in hand. No matter how well you plan, how detailed your documentation, how dedicated your team, there may still be problems. But there ...

Understanding the relationship between business & ethics 2/22/2010

The relationship between business and ethics is intrinsically entwined. A successful company is one which can effectively recognise and cultivate the relationship which exists between ...

Project management: Tips for conflict resolution 2/22/2010

Every individual is unique. Because of differing personalities, opinions, or points of view, conflict between human beings is virtually inevitable. As a project manager, you should ...

Comments sought on $52m research collaboration program 2/22/2010

The Rudd Labor Government has released a discussion paper on the Collaborative Research Networks (CRN) program – the first of its kind in Australia – which will provide $52 million, ...

How to be a manager that gets things done 2/22/2010

A manager gets things done via his or her people: by managing and leading them well, through the use of technical, human, and conceptual skills. In essence, he needs to perform the ...

Blood tests predict rheumatoid arthritis ahead of symptoms 2/18/2010

Researchers from University Hospital in Umea, Sweden, have identified several cytokines, cytokine-related factors, and chemokines that increase significantly prior to rheumatoid ...

Flu vaccines: Poor evidence for effectiveness in elderly 2/18/2010

Evidence for the safety and efficacy of influenza vaccines in the over 65s is poor, despite the fact that vaccination has been recommended for the prevention of influenza in older ...

Flexible work helps blood pressure, sleep, mental health 2/18/2010

There is evidence to suggest that flexible working might be beneficial for employees' health if they are allowed to have input into their own working patterns, a review by Cochrane ...

Overweight 70+ adults less likely to die over 10 year period 2/18/2010

Adults aged over 70 years who are classified as overweight are less likely to die over a ten year period than adults who are in the 'normal' weight range, according to a new study ...

Soft drinks may increase risk of pancreatic cancer 2/16/2010

Consuming two or more soft drinks per week increased the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by nearly twofold compared to individuals who did not consume soft drinks, according to ...

Whooping cough vaccine may be losing its punch: study 2/11/2010

Vaccination programs against whooping cough may not be fully effective because the bacteria that cause the disease have evolved new strains, a new study has found.

Financial hardship adds to anxiety in women with precancerous breast condition 2/11/2010

A new analysis has found that women with medium or low levels of income are particularly susceptible to anxiety and depression after being diagnosed with the precancerous breast ...

Research reveals link between beer and bone health 2/10/2010

A new study suggests that beer is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for increasing bone mineral density.

Smokers more accepting of HPV vaccine for daughters 2/8/2010

A parent's existing health habits or behaviours, like cigarette smoking, may influence the likelihood that they will have their daughters vaccinated against HPV.

Rheumatoid arthritis doesn't hinder computing skills 2/8/2010

A recent study by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found that workers with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were comparable to non-impaired individuals in keyboarding speed.

Nurses: Violence part of job, only 1 in 6 incidents reported 2/8/2010

Three-quarters of nurses providing private and public care experienced workplace violence, but only one in six incidents were formally reported, according to study published in the ...

Transplant tourism poses ethical dilemma for Drs 2/4/2010

A recent case study by doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York examined the ethical issues posed by transplant tourism, an offshoot of medical tourism, which focuses solely on ...

Tobacco report outlines 21 challenges for 21st century 2/4/2010

A new American Cancer Society report outlines 21 challenges and needs for global tobacco control, covering the wide range of issues to be addressed and expertise needed to reduce ...

Management tips employees would give their bosses 1/28/2010

The following tips primarily lead back to the golden rule "treat others as you would like to be treated". As an employer, place yourself in the employee's shoes. How would you like ...

Gamblers' and Parkinson's patients' behaviour links 1/21/2010

People with Parkinson's disease are more likely to display abnormal social behaviour and make poor decisions in ambiguous circumstances if they are pathological gamblers, according ...

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