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Multiple sclerosis severity determined by simple eye test 12/5/2013

As you step outdoors into the bright sunshine, your pupils automatically contract.

'Bio pen' aims to rewrite orthopaedic implants surgery 12/4/2013

A handheld "bio pen" developed in the labs of the University of Wollongong will allow surgeons to repair damaged and diseased bone material by delivering live cells and growth factors ...

New resistant genes found in hospital superbugs 12/2/2013

In cutting-edge genomics research conducted at Macquarie University, researchers have identified a new family of resistance genes that allow bacteria to survive chlorhexidine, a ...

World first trial strives to improve prostate cancer care 11/29/2013

Researchers and clinicians from the University of Sydney and the Northern Sydney Cancer Centre are leading a world first clinical trial using a tracking system to improve prostate ...

Black silicon shows antibacterial power 11/27/2013

Learning from nature, researchers at Swinburne University of Technology have revealed the bacterial killing potential of black silicon, leading the way for the development of a new ...

Australians share industry's concerns about PBS: poll 11/26/2013

A new Galaxy poll of people taking prescription medicines reveals that Australians overwhelmingly support the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), support R&D and are concerned ...

Biomaterial 'could' be used to tackle brain tumours 11/20/2013

A polymer originally designed to help mend broken bones could be successful in delivering chemotherapy drugs directly to the brains of patients suffering from brain tumours, researchers ...

Report seeks to extend prescribing powers for nurses 11/15/2013

A new report recommending an extension of nurses' scope of practice to diagnose and prescribe medication will lead to optimal health outcomes for patients across the national health ...

Autonomous model of prescribing medications 'harmful' 11/12/2013

Australia's health ministers have signed off on "dangerous new prescribing pathways", potentially harming patients by allowing non-medical health professionals to autonomously ...

Health workforce shortage to reach 12.9m 'within decades' 11/12/2013

The world will be short of 12.9 million healthcare workers by 2035, with a figure already standing at 7.2 million, according to a recent World Health Organisation (WHO) report.

Major research project to evaluate 'overdiagnosis' 11/11/2013

An investigative study into the evaluation of disease and cost burdens of "overdiagnosis" has been announced as one of several new research projects within Macquarie University to ...

New procedure to revolutionise blood pressure treatment 11/8/2013

Final results of a Monash-led three-year clinical trial assessing a novel procedure to treat blood pressure has been published today in the prestigious journal, The Lancet.

Reports highlight the need for coordinated health services 11/8/2013

Reports released by the Council of Australian Government Reform Council (COAG) and the National Health Performance Authority (NHPA) have highlighted the importance of health services ...

'Blind' status not recorded on hospital charts 11/4/2013

Curtin University researchers have found legally blind people attend and stay in hospital more than twice as long as the general population, most without having their blind status ...

Frequent callers to Triple Zero 'almost halved' through initiative 10/30/2013

A NSW Ambulance program has almost halved calls to Triple Zero (000) by the state's most frequent callers, providing them with a more appropriate means of health care, while freeing ...

Abbott announces $559.1m for health, medical research 10/25/2013

Prime Minister Tony Abbott recently announced $559.1 million for Australian health and medical researchers to generate new health discoveries across Australia.

Historic nursing partnership to shape future of primary health care 10/23/2013

The Australian Medicare Local Alliance (AML Alliance) and the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) have created a new partnership to enhance the role of the ...

ALP keeps experience in shadow health portfolio: AMA 10/18/2013

Catherine King was congratulated by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) on her recent appointment to the position of Shadow Minister for Health.

Calls to phase out mercury measuring devices by 2020 10/15/2013

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and non-governmental organisation Health Care without Harm have joined forces to launch a new initiative to get mercury removed from all medical ...

Building Australia's 'quietest' hospital 9/30/2013