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Coalition delivers on Seniors Health Card indexation 3/28/2014

Thousands more self-funded retirees will have access to cheaper medicine and health benefits, with parliament introducing legislation to index the income thresholds for the Commonwealth ...

No "compelling reason" to own Medibank Private: govt 3/27/2014

Following careful consideration of the scoping study commenced in November 2013, the federal government has decided to put Medibank Private up for sale through an initial public ...

Rural health can be improved through community participation: report 3/26/2014

Rural communities must be involved in the design of their health services if the health disparities between rural and urban Australians are to be addressed effectively, according to ...

Rise in spending on hospitals and primary health care 3/24/2014

While health spending in Australia has risen markedly in the last decade, the increases have not been even across all sectors, or across states and territories, according to a report ...

Assistive technologies for aged care, disability sector 3/18/2014

We can water our garden with the flick of a switch and book a room in Bulgaria with the move of a mouse, so why can't we use technology to assist us in caring for the elderly and ...

Informal care 'a ticking time bomb' 3/18/2014

Australia's health and aged care systems must acknowledge the country's 2.6 million unpaid carers and work with them as 'partners in care', a group of healthcare organisations argue ...

Retirees warned on new aged-care reforms 3/18/2014

The aged care reforms coming into play on 1 July 2014 will see retirees paying more for admission and subsequent ongoing care in aged care facilities, Equity Trustees has warned.

Nursing home fire taught NSW govt a lesson, says premier 3/17/2014

Premier Barry O'Farrell says the state government has learned from the tragic fire at Quakers Hill Nursing Home in 2011 and has made the installation of sprinklers mandatory in all ...

eHealth: a sinking ship or an overlooked lifeboat? 3/17/2014

There must have been vexed disappointment felt on both sides of the political arena late last year when Health Minister Peter Dutton conceded both medical practitioners and their ...

'Red meat, strength training' can keep body in peak condition 3/11/2014

Protein loading to improve muscle performance isn't just for athletes and bodybuilders, with Deakin University researchers finding that a protein rich diet incorporating lean red ...

Nurse penalty rate cuts 'could' put patients' health at risk 3/10/2014

Australians' health would be at risk if penalty rates and other allowances were stripped from nurses, midwives and assistants in nursing as part of the Productivity Commission's ...

Protein and carbohydrates outweigh calorie counting: research 3/10/2014

Food intake is regulated primarily by dietary protein and carbohydrate, and not by the number of calories consumed, according to the most comprehensive study of macronutrient balance ...

Diabetic women face higher risk of stroke: study 3/7/2014

A review of more than 60 studies has shown that women with diabetes have a 27 per cent higher risk of stroke than men with diabetes.

Omega 3 and antidepressants 'could help' avoid dementia, depression 3/3/2014

A University of Sydney study is looking into the effectiveness of omega-3 supplements and the antidepressant, sertraline, in reducing depressive symptoms and cognitive decline in ...

Major role for chiropractors in osteoarthritis mgmt: new guidelines 3/3/2014

Local muscle strengthening and general aerobic fitness together with manipulation and stretching should be the core treatments for managing osteoarthritis according to a major update ...

New mental health building will deliver 'unique model of care' 2/24/2014

A partnership between the University of Sydney and the NSW government will deliver much needed mental health hospital beds and a range of services, including research beds, in a new ...

Public hospitals 'struggling' to meet demand as fed funding declines 2/17/2014

The federal government needs to increase public hospital funding as public hospitals across the country struggle to meet patient demand and COAG performance targets, AMA President, ...

Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease could be on its way 2/10/2014

Hope may be on its way for sufferers of Alzheimer's Disease as the Griffith Health Institute seeks participants for new research.

Partnership for the future of aged care 2/7/2014

La Trobe University and TAFE NSW Riverina Institute are joining forces for a unique project to improve the skills and training of rural aged care workers.

'Whole spine' approach to neck, back problems 2/3/2014

Researchers from Australia and the US have created a new tool to help health professionals improve their treatment of patients experiencing neck or back pain.

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