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New research centre aims to kick start Australian biotech revolution 8/29/2014

A $26 million dollar research centre designed to develop new vaccines and improve drug delivery and disease detection officially opened last week in Melbourne.

'eNurse' points to future of health care 8/25/2014

Maybe it's not quite what you expect to find at your bedside during illness or in your later years, but a new electronic nurse – or 'eNurse' – is on the way to becoming an efficient ...

Report reveals Australian mortality rates are 'not equal' 8/25/2014

When it comes to longevity, Australians are not equal, with simply being male or Indigenous or living in 'very remote' areas being significant factors influencing death rates, a new ...

Milk protein to potentially save the lives of millions of newborns 8/15/2014

Lactoferrin, a natural protein found in breast and cow's milk is undergoing assessment to determine how effective it can be in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy.

Arthritis one of Australia's most costly diseases 8/15/2014

Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions have been shown to be Australia's fourth most expensive group of diseases, according to a report released by the Australian Institute ...

NDIS success dependent on cross-sector collaboration 8/4/2014

Collaboration across governments and services is critical in the success of the National Disability Insurance Scheme for people with complex health and disability needs, reveals a ...

New low-cost procedure assists in early detection of oral cancer 8/1/2014

Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney have developed a simple procedure that enables healthcare providers to assist in the early detection of oral cancer.

Report reveals child protection services received by 135,000 kids 7/28/2014

More than 135,000 Australian children, or about 26 in every 1,000 children, received child protection services in 2012-13, according to a report released Friday 25 July by the ...

Anti-tank missile detectors aid fight against malaria 7/18/2014

State-of-the-art military hardware could soon fight malaria, one of the most deadly diseases on the planet.

Smoking rates 'down': survey 7/18/2014

Smoking rates in Australia continue to drop, according to new results released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

Medical Research Future Fund: will industry actually benefit? 7/17/2014

The government's proposed $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund can put Australia on the world map by driving and delivering cutting-edge, lifesaving innovation – so long as it ...

Digital donor record aims to enhance the organ donation process 7/14/2014

Assistant Minister for Health Fiona Nash has announced a new national clinical information system to streamline organ and tissue donation processes across Australian hospital networks. ...

$35 million to advance Type 1 juvenile diabetes research 7/11/2014

Minister for Education, Christopher Pyne MP and Minister for Health, Peter Dutton MP have announced the Australian government's approval of $35 million to advance research in the ...

Fighting mosquito-borne diseases in Queensland 7/4/2014

A partnership between the Australian and Queensland governments is targeting the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis and chikungunya at the ...

Scientists 'a step closer' to printing transplantable tissues 7/4/2014

Researchers have made a giant leap towards the goal of 'bio-printing' transplantable tissues and organs for people affected by major diseases and trauma injuries, a new study reports. ...

Research shows midwifery's "vital potential" to save lives 6/30/2014

If the coverage of midwifery services around the world increased by just a quarter, it's estimated the current rate of maternal deaths could be halved by 2030, according to a major ...

"Very difficult" commonwealth policy affected NSW budget 6/18/2014

The Mike Baird-led Liberal government has left NSW patients high and dry by ignoring the need for increased basic funding to hospitals in its pre-election budget, Opposition Leader ...

Sharing flu symptoms 'for the greater good' 6/16/2014

A record 17,000 people are sharing their flu symptoms each week for good through a growing online health surveillance system designed to alert health officials to epidemic outbreaks ...

Newborns exposed to germs may have lower allergy and asthma risk 6/16/2014

Infants exposed to rodent and pet dander, roach allergens and a wide variety of household bacteria in the first year of life appear less likely to suffer from allergies, wheezing ...

Review your business systems, prepare for successful financial year 6/12/2014

As the End of Financial Year approaches, The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is encouraging businesses to review their existing systems and processes to prepare for a successful ...

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