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Minister for Health unveils new approach for Aust mental health system 10/5/2015

Minister for Health Sussan Ley said following recommendations by the National Mental Health Commission's review of mental health services, a mental health Expert Reference Group was ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Cancer patient receives 3D printed ribs in world first surgery 9/14/2015

Australian Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane today congratulated CSIRO on its role in an international collaboration that has led to a world-first in surgery, using ...

Harassment report a catalyst for action across medical profession 9/14/2015

The AMA welcomes the release today of the draft report of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Expert Advisory Group (EAG) on discrimination, bullying, and sexual ...

Australian-first national approach to Indigenous cancer care 9/7/2015

An Australian-first national approach to addressing the Indigenous cancer gap establishes seven new national priorities to reduce the increasing cancer mortality rates in the Aboriginal ...

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 ...

AMA: hospitals must be properly resourced to cope with 'ice patients' 9/7/2015

The Australian Medical Association has released its Position Statement on Methamphetamine (2015), which was first drafted in 2008. The statement acknowledged the increased use of ...

How apps for mobile-ready house call services are changing medicine 8/31/2015

Across the US, a slew of start-ups are working to revolutionise the way that medical treatment is delivered.

10 Great Medical Apps to Help Get the Job Done Right 8/31/2015

We're all after convenience and functionality, and as we become increasingly reliant on technology, the burgeoning world of smartphone apps ensures an app is developed for nearly ...

Adelaide conference raises importance of glucose control in hospitals 8/31/2015

At the ADS/ADEA Annual Scientific Meeting, the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) unveiled a suite of resources to ensure the importance of glucose control in hospitals is front and ...

3D avatar revolutionises skin cancer diagnosis 8/24/2015

University of Queensland researchers now have access to technology that is set to be a game changer in the fight against skin cancer.

Patients shouldn't be 'held ransom' in private health: Minister Ley 8/24/2015

Patient safety and welfare should be the priority in any negotiations between private hospitals and health insurers, not used as ransom in a cynical "Game of Thrones", Federal Minister ...

Data highlights need for greater investment in general practice 8/18/2015

AMA President, Professor Brian Owler, has pointed to data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), stating it sends a strong message to Government, highlighting ...

Regulation at work protecting patients: 'dodgy dentist' convicted 8/18/2015

A man who pretended to be a dentist in Victoria today pleaded guilty to the 17 charges filed against him by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Pharmaceutical industry calls for more research into medical cannabis 8/18/2015

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) released a position statement on the investigation of the potential therapeutic value of and therefore possible medicinal uses for ...

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