Laboratory & Pathology Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Everyone's responsibility to reduce dependence of antibiotics: PSA 6/28/2016

All health professionals - including pharmacists - as well as consumers have a responsibility to reduce the dependence of antibiotics in Australia, according to the peak national ...

Neural tube defects decrease since folic acid added to bread 6/28/2016

Mandatory fortification of bread with folic acid (in Australia) and iodine (in Australia and New Zealand) was introduced in 2009 to address two important public health issues.

1 in 200 Australians seek treatment for alcohol and other drugs 6/21/2016

About 1 in 200 people in Australia sought treatment for alcohol and other drug use in 2014–15, with just over half of those (54%) reporting more than one drug of concern, according ...

Are Australian health and medical researchers destined to disappear? 6/15/2016

During 2015, I'd had personal conversations with Professor Andrew Sinclair, a professor of nutritional science and an award-winning researcher with over 300 publications spanning ...

'Record high' bulk-billing rates creating a false impression: RACGP 6/14/2016

"The devil is in the detail as it's a complex story that cannot be reduced to a convenient sound bite," according to Dr Frank R Jones president of The Royal Australian College of ...

What's The Real Deal: Antidepressants or Placebo? 6/1/2016

Ongoing media debate in recent years has brought attention to the over-prescription of antidepressant medications in Australia.

Top 6 Traits Every Health Professional Should Have 5/17/2016

As a health professional you’re trying to maximise your value to your patients.

GPs hit by anti-competitive 'win' for pathology services: RACGP 5/17/2016

Quality patient care necessitates general practice having appropriate and smooth access to accredited pathology facilities.

Pharmacist-delivered vaccinations to boost public health in Victoria 5/17/2016

The Victorian Branches of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) and Pharmacy Guild of Australia have welcomed the Victorian Government’s approval of pharmacist-delivered ...

AMA releases Key Health Issues for the 2016 Federal Election 5/17/2016

The AMA recently released Key Health Issues for the 2016 Federal Election - a summary of the major health issues that the AMA considers must be addressed by the major parties during ...

AMA calls on govt to abandon cuts to pathology bulk billing incentives 5/3/2016

Welcoming the recent release of the Pathology Australia report on the community health benefits, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of Australia's pathology sector, the AMA is again ...

Kids with severe epilepsy first to access medicinal cannabis in VIC 4/26/2016

Hundreds of kids with severe epilepsy will have access to medicinal cannabis as early as next year, with new fast-tracked funding to support the roll-out of the Victorian Medicinal ...

Vaccinations more vital than ever for children and adults: RACGP 4/19/2016

World Immunisation Week April 24-30 is a timely reminder of the need to remain ever vigilant about vaccination said Dr Frank Jones, president of the Royal Australian College of ...

Tips to help health care workers manage stress 4/12/2016

Health care is one of the noblest industries you can be involved in and it comes with some wonderful rewards.

BEACH program closure a loss for general practice research: RACGP 4/12/2016

The closure of the Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health (BEACH) program is disappointing and unacceptable for general practice research.

5 Tips to Help Your Medical Practice Prepare for an Emergency 4/5/2016

As a medical practice you’re dealing with personal crises every day.

Major funding boost for research into antibodies in health and disease 3/29/2016

Garvan’s leading research into antibodies in health and disease has been given a shot in the arm, with the announcement that the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) ...

Things to Consider When Buying Autoclaves & Sterilisers 3/29/2016

Hygiene is a critical aspect of every medical profession.

6 Tips for a Smooth Running Medical Practice 3/15/2016

With an ever-evolving array of illnesses, injuries and emotional upheaval to deal with on a daily basis, the less administrative headaches you have the better.

$129.4 million in grants awarded to support medical research 3/8/2016

The Turnbull Government has recently awarded $129.4 million in grants to Australia’s preeminent researchers helping fund Australia’s commitment to fostering the best and brightest ...

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