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National call for regional cancer centres applications 11/19/2009

Applications for the Rudd Government’s $560 million Regional Cancer Centres are now open via a national advertising campaign.

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.

Ministers' meeting results in endorsments and progress 11/17/2009

Health Ministers met in Adelaide on 13 November to discuss a range of issues including e-health, improving elective surgery performance, and strengthening accountability and performance ...

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 ...

Good managers form the key to better business 11/12/2009

An international survey of Australian manufacturing companies confirms that good managers are the key to successful businesses and highlights where Australian managers need to improve. ...

Breast density affects the risk of cancer recurrence 11/12/2009

A new study finds that women treated for breast cancer are at higher risk of cancer recurrence if they have dense breasts.

Working time regulations for trainee doctors 11/12/2009

Creating more flexibility around current working is the solution.

Aged care review is welcomed by industry 11/12/2009

The recent announcement by Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot confirming a 2007 election commitment that the Government would undertake a thorough review of the Aged Care Funding ...

Benefitting from innovative IP service opportunities 11/10/2009

Darwin-based innovators now have access to a secure intellectual property (IP) lodgement service thanks to a new initiative by Federal Government agency IP Australia and Australia ...

Key to hormone therapy and breast cancer link uncovered 11/10/2009

The use of postmenopausal hormone therapy has decreased over time in the United States, which researchers suggest may play a key role in the declining rate of atypical ductal ...

How long does it take to train a surgeon? 11/10/2009

Restrictions on the working hours of doctors may be compromising surgical education and patient care. Gretchen Purcell Jackson and John Tarpley argue that greater flexibility is ...

Aspirin use to ward off heart attacks should be stopped 11/5/2009

The use of low-dose aspirin to ward off heart attacks and strokes in those yet to develop obvious cardiovascular disease, should be abandoned, says the latest issue of the Drug and ...

Dementia seen as major disease of this century: report 11/5/2009

A report released last month has found that the number of Australians with dementia is expected to quadruple to more than 1.1 million people by 2050, according to Glenn Rees, Chief ...

Medical ice cream may combat some chemo side effects 11/3/2009

An innovative new medical ice cream developed by Fonterra and The University of Auckland has shown early promise for combating some of the unpleasant side effects of chemotherapy.

Indigenous ears 'need help' 11/3/2009

The high number of Indigenous children suffering middle ear infections will continue to rise unless urgent action is taken to tackle overcrowding, provide appropriate housing and ...

Hospitals need to spend money to save money: study 10/29/2009

Hospitals will save health care resources worth up to $333 per patient if they adopt an intervention aimed at reducing the risk of emergency re-admissions among elderly Australians, ...

Aust plans to launch its first Preventative Health Agency 10/27/2009

Australia’s first ever Preventive Health Agency will soon be established following the passage of important legislation in the House of Representatives.

Research supports need for improved training for junior doctors 10/22/2009

The Australian Medical Students’ Association applauds a study at Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital that highlights the need for proper supervision and training of junior doctors.

Chiropractic now part of integrated sport health care 10/20/2009

A first for athletes - Chiropractic part of integrated sport health care at the Sydney World Masters Games

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