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NSW looks at sites to cultivate medicinal cannabis 10/20/2015

On 17 October 2015, NSW Minister for Medical Research Pru Goward and NSW Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair joined the Federal Minister for Health the Hon. Sussan Ley MP in ...

Light-optics research could improve medical imaging 10/20/2015

A team of researchers has developed echo-less lights that could improve medical imaging inside the body, leading to less-intrusive surgery.

5 Medical Breakthroughs You May Have Missed 10/20/2015

At the rate medical researchers uncover new findings about health and possible treatments, it is difficult to keep up to date and important advances can often be lost in the sea of ...

How to handle hazardous waste in your medical practice 10/19/2015

Every day your medical practice produces a significant quantity of waste that must be disposed of appropriately.

Researchers develop cancer test to predict treatment outcome 10/13/2015

University of Queensland researchers have announced a new tool in the fight against cancer, with the development of a world-first test that will direct treatment choices for patients ...

National Carers Week 2015 - show your support 10/13/2015

National Carers Week 2015 has started, taking place from 11 – 17 October. Australians are encouraged to show their support for Australia's 2.7 million carers and to help build a ...

Concerns remain for public health as TPP talks conclude 10/8/2015

The conclusion of the Trans Pacific Partnership was announced with some welcome news for Australian health advocates, but major concerns remain.

How to improve the sanitation standards in your medical facility 10/5/2015

The sanitation of your medical facility is crucial for the provision of optimal healthcare to patients and promoting the best health outcomes. A wide range of factors can have an ...

Pharmaceutical industry voices concerns over codeine rescheduling 10/5/2015

According to the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), the interim decision to reschedule codeine-containing medicines will have a major impact on consumers needing to purchase ...

Royal North Shore Hospital opens new patient and carer accommodation 10/5/2015

Vulnerable patients and carers travelling far from home for medical treatment at Royal North Shore Hospital can now access new on-site accommodation.

Australians' use of palliative care doubled over last decade 9/29/2015

A new web report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that palliative care-related hospitalisations have risen by over 50 per cent in the last decade.

Continued slow growth in health spending 9/29/2015

A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that spending on health rose in 2013–14, after record low growth in the previous year.

5 Smart Interior Design Tips For Your Medical Practice 9/28/2015

Without realising it, you may have overlooked a critical aspect of your medical practice: its design. The health of your patients is your number one priority, but have you considered ...

Dental industry calls on new PM to act on dental health 9/22/2015

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) welcomes the election of the new Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP. The ADA hopes to meet with the Prime Minister ...

Pharmaceutical opioid dependence in Australia trebles in ten years 9/22/2015

A recent study by the University of New South Wales' (UNSW) National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre has found that the number of Australians receiving treatment for painkiller ...

6 Successful Ways to Improve Patient Adherence to Drug Regimens 9/21/2015

\Even the best pharmaceutical treatment plan will be unsuccessful with poor patient adherence.

5 Portable Medical Devices that Improve Remote Accident Services 9/21/2015

The provision of healthcare in remote accidents requires a unique set of skills and medical devices. Timely management often makes a significant difference to patient health outcomes. ...

Pharmacists' important role in advising on complementary medicine use 9/15/2015

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has issued a position statement recognising that complementary medicines may have a role in the management or treatment of some conditions ...

Things to Consider When Buying Vaccine & Medicine Fridges 9/7/2015

A refrigerator to store vaccine and medicines at the optimal temperature is essential to ensure the stability of the products. There are several different models available and not ...

The cancer switch: research breakthrough could reverse cancer growth 9/7/2015

Like stepping on the brakes in a speeding car is how scientists described it: a breakthrough that could actually reverse cancer growth by targeting malignant cells.

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