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Preventing chronic back pain in healthcare professionals 12/8/2014

If you were asked to choose the occupation that suffers the highest incidence of back injury, which would you choose? Patient lifting equipment specialist Healthtec explains how ...

Aust-China FTA: how the health care sector stands to benefit 12/4/2014

Aged care could well be an unlikely winner as a result of the recent signing of the historic China-Australia FTA.

Overcoming MRI anxiety 11/24/2014

Fear and anxiety about undergoing an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan is a very real issue among patients.

Govt's $20m Ebola aid package welcomed by health groups 11/10/2014

The Federal Government's decision to commit a further $20 million to a new 100-bed Ebola treatment facility in Sierra Leone has been welcomed by key health lobby groups, chief among ...

Lifeless hearts restarted and transplanted successfully 10/29/2014

In a world first, an Australian specialist performed two successful heart transplants using organs that had stopped beating, been re-animated inside a novel carrier box, and then ...

Govt's $538m medical research fund provides critical boost 10/22/2014

Funding worth more than $538 million to help researchers find cures, treatments and medical devices of the future has been announced by the federal government.

How to reduce infection spreading in a clinic or hospital 10/21/2014

Infections acquired in acute healthcare facilities are the most common complication to affect Australian patients, with over 200,000 infections every year.

Demand 'seriously' exceeds supply for key building assets 10/13/2014

Serious shortfalls or oversupply are expected for key building assets – including hospital beds, office, retail and industrial space plus housing – in communities around Australia, ...

Nurses and midwives defeat wage freeze bill 9/29/2014

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has congratulated Tasmanian nurses and midwives for defending patient safety by successfully campaigning against the State ...

Health spending slows to record low growth level 9/24/2014

Spending on health in 2012–13 slowed to record low levels, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

'Time for action' on speech pathology services 9/3/2014

The time for talk is over. The time for action is now. That is the key message from the Australian Senate's Community Affairs Committee's report into speech pathology services in ...

Implant eases surgery complications for glaucoma patients 9/1/2014

In March this year, an Australian first procedure to reduce vision loss in glaucoma patients successfully took place on a woman from Newcastle at Hunter Valley Private Hospital.

'Strong, sustainable' health system benefits rural, regional Australia 8/28/2014

The Australian Government is determined to improve access to health services for people living in rural and remote areas, saying it 'understands the challenges they face'.

'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 ...

Govt brokering 'secret GP fee deal' 8/20/2014

The federal government has been accused of attempting to broker a secret deal with the Australian Medical Association (AMA) on the proposed GP co-payment.

Research, innovation in rural and remote Aust health services 8/15/2014

An upcoming symposium will host discussion of a range of issues relating to rural and remote health services and how evaluation of these services can be used to influence national ...

GP fee should be scrapped for everyone: pensioners 8/13/2014

Thanks for the thought, but we're just part of the bigger picture. That's the message a major pensioners lobby group is hoping to get across to the federal government amid continued ...

'Printed' anatomy marks new era for medical training 7/23/2014

The creators of a unique kit containing anatomical body parts produced by 3D printing say it will revolutionise medical education and training – especially in countries where cadaver ...

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 ...

Govt Medical Device program hopes to make great ideas a reality 7/17/2014

NSW Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research Jillian Skinner on Wednesday (16 July) invited applications for a prestigious international post-doctoral program which is ...

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