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Nanocomposite can be used to destroy cancerous tumours  8/9/2007
Nanocomposite can be used to destroy cancerous tumours
Iron/iron oxide nanocomposite particles could be used to heat tumours and destroy them say scientists in the US.
$36 million given to Australian medical researchers  8/7/2007
$36 million given to Australian medical researchers
The Commonwealth Government’s $36 million Australia Fellowships, through the National Health and Medical Research Council, have been awarded to researchers in cancer, infectious ...
Gene mutation that causes heart malformations in children  8/2/2007
Gene mutation that causes heart malformations in children
In breakthrough research, scientists from NSW have identified abnormalities (mutations) in a cardiac gene, TBX20, which are responsible for heart malformations in children.
Cancer Council lauds preventative healthcare commitment  7/31/2007
Cancer Council lauds preventative healthcare commitment
The Cancer Council Australia has welcomed the Federal Opposition's plan for a new national preventative healthcare strategy aimed at reducing the impact of chronic disease in Australia. ...
New predictive tool created specifically for heart failure  7/31/2007
New predictive tool created specifically for heart failure
Melbourne based biotechnology company HD Medical Group Limited is moving rapidly towards international application of its world first, non-invasive heart failure prediction device, ...
Cancer rates found much higher in rural and remote areas  7/24/2007
Cancer rates found much higher in rural and remote areas
In rural and remote areas of Australia, lifestyle factors like excessive sun exposure, higher smoking rates and a tendency to postpone visits to the doctor, are driving up cancer ...
Govt awards $1.1 mln for palliative care research in Vic  7/24/2007
Govt awards $1.1 mln for palliative care research in Vic
Research into improving health issues associated with end-of-life and palliative care practices will be supported by seven National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants ...
Discovery of mechanism for killing cells that are stressed  7/19/2007
Discovery of mechanism for killing cells that are stressed
One of the essential functions of cells is the manufacture of proteins, which are important in determining the structure, function and regulation of the body’s tissues and organs.
Psychological needs of prostate cancer patients overlooked  7/17/2007
Psychological needs of prostate cancer patients overlooked
Men with prostate cancer feel that they are not getting enough support to address their sexual and psychological needs after diagnosis or treatment, according to a new study by The ...
Aust scientists awarded $2.3 mln for international research  7/17/2007
Aust scientists awarded $2.3 mln for international research
More than $2.3 million over 3 years has been awarded to seven of Australia’s leading health and medical researchers under the prestigious international Human Frontier Science Program ...
New investment made for WA's nurses and midwives  7/12/2007
New investment made for WA's nurses and midwives
The Department of Health has awarded more than $1.24million in nursing and midwifery scholarships to help attract and retain nurses and midwives in Western Australia’s public health ...
HPV vaccination GP program has started in SA and NT  7/5/2007
HPV vaccination GP program has started in SA and NT
General practitioners in South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory will begin administering free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine to women aged 18 to 26 years from 1 ...
New drug delivery method - nanoparticles ride on red cells  7/5/2007
New drug delivery method - nanoparticles ride on red cells
Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara have discovered that attaching polymeric nanoparticles to the surface of red blood cells dramatically increases the in vivo ...
Public health still number one priority in new developments  7/3/2007
Public health still number one priority in new developments
The Department of Health is seeking public comment on plans to bring in the Health Impact Assessment (HIA) process that would see new policies and developments assessed for their ...
Monash University scientists unveil immune system working  6/26/2007
Monash University scientists unveil immune system working
Monash and Melbourne University scientists have helped unlock a 15-year mystery and advanced understanding of how the human immune system fights disease.
Pioneering biochemistry prof explores ageing of the body  6/21/2007
Pioneering biochemistry prof explores ageing of the body
An internationally renowned biochemist has revealed new research to a Monash University audience that shows severe emotional stress can lead to premature ageing of the human body.
Vic: New extra funds enhance care for older and disabled  6/19/2007
Vic: New extra funds enhance care for older and disabled
The value of volunteers in community organisations across Victoria has been recognised, with additional funding of $508,000 being provided by the Australian Government and Victorian ...
Ethical guidelines released on organ and tissue donation  6/14/2007
Ethical guidelines released on organ and tissue donation
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has publicly released the National Ethical Guidelines on Organ and Tissue Donation.
Australians spent 24.3 mln days in hospital last year -report  6/7/2007
Australians spent 24.3 mln days in hospital last year -report
Hospital admissions are up again according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Groundbreaking new technology for cardiac illness diagnosis  6/7/2007
Groundbreaking new technology for cardiac illness diagnosis
Cardiovascular disease is a major international health problem, which accounts for 38% of all deaths worldwide.
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