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Growth factor hit by cancer drugs also protects heart 1/14/2010

PDGFR's role in new blood vessel formation may explain cardiovascular side effects.

Rural AUS is more vulnerable to the impact of the GFC 1/12/2010

Rural Australians are more likely to be negatively impacted by the global financial crisis than those in urban areas, according to a new report.

Differences between a leader and a manager 1/12/2010

There should be no differences between a leader and a manager. The two 'titles' should coexist with one another, but often times a manager lacks leadership abilities. In order to be ...

Govt takes 1st step to Medicare red tape streamlining 12/17/2009

AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, said that the Government’s promised streamlining of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) has delivered a number of worthwhile reforms, but has not ...

Need for health reforms too important for further delays 12/17/2009

AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, has said that the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) had failed to meet widespread expectations that it would reveal some signs of national ...

Jargon in business publications alienates customers 12/15/2009

Using business jargon is common amongst colleagues in specific industries, but the acronyms, language and lingo spoken in these circles is typically not so well known outside the ...

How to successfully build a great management team 12/10/2009

A company is not a democracy – it's better. In a democracy, the majority wins. In a good management team, all positive input wins, and all negative input is dismissed. Achieving that ...

Plans to cut hospital deaths by preventing fatal blood clots 12/10/2009

Australians at risk of potentially fatal blood clots will benefit from NHMRC’s new Australian Guideline for the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).

Global economic crisis sets stage for HIV spike 12/8/2009

Poor countries in South-East Asia could experience a spike in HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths due to the effects of the global economic crisis (GEC), research from the University ...

Model predicts dialysis patients' likelihood of survival 12/8/2009

A new model can help physicians determine if a kidney disease patient on dialysis is likely to die within the next few months, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of ...

AMC poised for Registration and Accreditation Scheme 12/3/2009

The Australian Medical Council (AMC) says it is strong, flexible and ready for the introduction of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS) in July 2010.

Indigenous Australians have fewer hospital procedures 12/1/2009

When Indigenous Australians do get to hospital, they have fewer procedures and poorer outcomes than the rest of the population.

How to deal with unproductive staff 12/1/2009

Dealing with an unproductive staff can be a challenge for even the most experienced leader. There could be many reasons that are feeding the productivity problem, and once the issue ...

Medicare supports GPs in chronic disease management 12/1/2009

Medicare Australia has released an advanced eLearning program to help health professionals understand their obligations when working with Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) chronic ...

Greater scrutiny needed over nanotechnology 11/26/2009

Greater transparency and public engagement about the potential opportunities and risks presented by nanotechnology is required, according to a new report by The Australia Institute. ...

Surgeons recommend redesign of emergency services 11/24/2009

Surgeons, senior health administrators and senior nurses from around Australia and New Zealand gathered in Sydney recently to consider ways in which emergency surgery can be done ...

Health info needs urgent technological injection 11/24/2009

The Business Council of Australia has called on the federal government to lead an urgent implementation of the national e-health strategy.

Optometrists needed in remote Indigenous communities 11/19/2009

Optometrists are being sought to improve eye health care in remote and very remote Indigenous communities.

Health infrastructure funding for remote communities 11/19/2009

Australia’s rural and remote health service providers are now able to access funding for essential health infrastructure and equipment in a new grant round.

Dangers of listening to the foetal heart at home 11/17/2009

An over the counter foetal heart monitor can be a fun purchase for expectant parents eager to hear their unborn child. The authors warn that parents shouldn’t rely on the devices to ...

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