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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.

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 ...

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).

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 ...

3D printed pills could make personalised medicine a reality 8/17/2015

Human beings aren't one-size-fits all, so why are the pills in a prescription bottle identical from patient to patient? What if technology could tweak the formulations of pharmaceutical ...

Australia's first 3D printed spine implant 8/17/2015

RMIT has worked with a medical device company and a neurosurgeon to successfully create a 3D printed vertebral cage for a patient with severe back pain.

Patient consent in spotlight as pharmacists take on more diverse roles 8/11/2015

With pharmacists' roles expanding into more diverse areas of patient care, the issue of patient consent is coming to the fore.

New stats reveal 50 per cent of Australians battling chronic disease 8/11/2015

The need for Primary Health Care reform has been highlighted with the release of new statistics showing half of all Australians have at least one chronic disease.

Nurse & midwife registration numbers up, but more seeking work 8/11/2015

The total number of all nurses and midwives registered in Australia rose by almost seven per cent between 2011 and 2014, but not all are finding work in their field, according to ...

How technology is shaping the future of medical training 8/7/2015

Advances in technology has caused an evolution in how future health professionals are trained. From augmented reality headsets, to virtual microscopy, to interactive simulations of ...

Organs-on-Chips: invention of micro-device that mimics organ function 8/7/2015

For decades, animal testing has been the logical next step for any medical development on its way from the clinic to the lab. But a new development from a Harvard lab could change ...

How to buy disinfectants that keep your facility clean 8/3/2015

Maintaining adequate hygiene standards in your medical facility is essential to provide optimal healthcare services to your patients. A large component of the cleaning process lies ...

Australian medical research pioneering next generation of treatment 7/30/2015

Ten Australian research grants that led to ground-breaking medical discoveries and important changes to health care have been highlighted in this year's Ten of the Best Research ...

Australian-first medical cannabis trial begins in NSW 7/30/2015

NSW continues to position itself as a world leader in cannabis research with the announcement of Australia's first medical cannabis trial for terminally ill adults by Premier Mike ...

How iPhones are transforming into tools for medical diagnosis 7/30/2015

Everyone knows FitBit, the perceptive little app that lets users track physical activity rates and measure everything from quality of sleep to steps taken.

Findings suggest anaesthesia may harm infants' memory 7/27/2015

When researchers at the University of California set out to test the effects of anaesthesia on infants' memory, they weren't sure what they would find.

Is it high time that medicinal marijuana use is decriminalised? 7/24/2015

In June 2015, we learned that the NSW government would be committing $9 million over four years to trial the efficacy of medicinal cannabis for children with severe epilepsy, ...

Cancer death rate projected to decrease over next decade 7/23/2015

The current downward trend in cancer death rates looks set to continue, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

How to find a job in healthcare 7/21/2015