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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 ...

Greater scrutiny needed over nanotechnology 11/26/2009

Greater transparency and public engagement about the potential opportunities and risks presented by nanotechnology is required, according to a new report by The Australia Institute. ...

Surgeons recommend redesign of emergency services 11/24/2009

Surgeons, senior health administrators and senior nurses from around Australia and New Zealand gathered in Sydney recently to consider ways in which emergency surgery can be done ...

Health info needs urgent technological injection 11/24/2009

The Business Council of Australia has called on the federal government to lead an urgent implementation of the national e-health strategy.

Optometrists needed in remote Indigenous communities 11/19/2009

Optometrists are being sought to improve eye health care in remote and very remote Indigenous communities.

Health infrastructure funding for remote communities 11/19/2009

Australia’s rural and remote health service providers are now able to access funding for essential health infrastructure and equipment in a new grant round.

Dangers of listening to the foetal heart at home 11/17/2009

An over the counter foetal heart monitor can be a fun purchase for expectant parents eager to hear their unborn child. The authors warn that parents shouldn’t rely on the devices to ...

Good managers form the key to better business 11/12/2009

An international survey of Australian manufacturing companies confirms that good managers are the key to successful businesses and highlights where Australian managers need to improve. ...

Benefitting from innovative IP service opportunities 11/10/2009

Darwin-based innovators now have access to a secure intellectual property (IP) lodgement service thanks to a new initiative by Federal Government agency IP Australia and Australia ...

Key to hormone therapy and breast cancer link uncovered 11/10/2009

The use of postmenopausal hormone therapy has decreased over time in the United States, which researchers suggest may play a key role in the declining rate of atypical ductal ...

Medical ice cream may combat some chemo side effects 11/3/2009

An innovative new medical ice cream developed by Fonterra and The University of Auckland has shown early promise for combating some of the unpleasant side effects of chemotherapy.

Hospitals need to spend money to save money: study 10/29/2009

Hospitals will save health care resources worth up to $333 per patient if they adopt an intervention aimed at reducing the risk of emergency re-admissions among elderly Australians, ...

Aust plans to launch its first Preventative Health Agency 10/27/2009

Australia’s first ever Preventive Health Agency will soon be established following the passage of important legislation in the House of Representatives.

$394 mln for groundbreaking Aust medical research 10/27/2009

The Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr today announced total funding of over $394 million for 1145 outstanding research projects that will ...

Public hospitals new report card reveals need for more funding 10/15/2009

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) has welcomed the support of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) for strengthening Australia's public hospital system. ...

Bureaucratically run hospitals are a health hazard for Aussies 10/13/2009

It is time for public hospitals to once again become the trusted and well-run institutions they used to be, says a new report.

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