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Flexible work helps blood pressure, sleep, mental health 2/18/2010

There is evidence to suggest that flexible working might be beneficial for employees' health if they are allowed to have input into their own working patterns, a review by Cochrane ...

Overweight 70+ adults less likely to die over 10 year period 2/18/2010

Adults aged over 70 years who are classified as overweight are less likely to die over a ten year period than adults who are in the 'normal' weight range, according to a new study ...

Smokers more accepting of HPV vaccine for daughters 2/8/2010

A parent's existing health habits or behaviours, like cigarette smoking, may influence the likelihood that they will have their daughters vaccinated against HPV.

Transplant tourism poses ethical dilemma for Drs 2/4/2010

A recent case study by doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York examined the ethical issues posed by transplant tourism, an offshoot of medical tourism, which focuses solely on ...

Management tips employees would give their bosses 1/28/2010

The following tips primarily lead back to the golden rule "treat others as you would like to be treated". As an employer, place yourself in the employee's shoes. How would you like ...

Aged care welcomes focus on ageing 1/21/2010

Aged Care Association Australia (ACAA) has welcomed the focus by the Prime Minister on the impact of ageing on the Australian economy and our capacity to meet future social, aged ...

Growth factor hit by cancer drugs also protects heart 1/14/2010

PDGFR's role in new blood vessel formation may explain cardiovascular side effects.

Rural AUS is more vulnerable to the impact of the GFC 1/12/2010

Rural Australians are more likely to be negatively impacted by the global financial crisis than those in urban areas, according to a new report.

Differences between a leader and a manager 1/12/2010

There should be no differences between a leader and a manager. The two 'titles' should coexist with one another, but often times a manager lacks leadership abilities. In order to be ...

Govt takes 1st step to Medicare red tape streamlining 12/17/2009

AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, said that the Government’s promised streamlining of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) has delivered a number of worthwhile reforms, but has not ...

Need for health reforms too important for further delays 12/17/2009

AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, has said that the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) had failed to meet widespread expectations that it would reveal some signs of national ...

Jargon in business publications alienates customers 12/15/2009

Using business jargon is common amongst colleagues in specific industries, but the acronyms, language and lingo spoken in these circles is typically not so well known outside the ...

How to successfully build a great management team 12/10/2009

A company is not a democracy – it's better. In a democracy, the majority wins. In a good management team, all positive input wins, and all negative input is dismissed. Achieving that ...

Plans to cut hospital deaths by preventing fatal blood clots 12/10/2009

Australians at risk of potentially fatal blood clots will benefit from NHMRC’s new Australian Guideline for the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).

Global economic crisis sets stage for HIV spike 12/8/2009

Poor countries in South-East Asia could experience a spike in HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths due to the effects of the global economic crisis (GEC), research from the University ...

Model predicts dialysis patients' likelihood of survival 12/8/2009

A new model can help physicians determine if a kidney disease patient on dialysis is likely to die within the next few months, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of ...

AMC poised for Registration and Accreditation Scheme 12/3/2009

The Australian Medical Council (AMC) says it is strong, flexible and ready for the introduction of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS) in July 2010.

Indigenous Australians have fewer hospital procedures 12/1/2009

When Indigenous Australians do get to hospital, they have fewer procedures and poorer outcomes than the rest of the population.

How to deal with unproductive staff 12/1/2009

Dealing with an unproductive staff can be a challenge for even the most experienced leader. There could be many reasons that are feeding the productivity problem, and once the issue ...

Medicare supports GPs in chronic disease management 12/1/2009

Medicare Australia has released an advanced eLearning program to help health professionals understand their obligations when working with Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) chronic ...

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