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New nano-sized "trojan horse" designed to improve nutrition 8/28/2008

Dr Ken Ng and Dr Ian Larson from the University's Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences have designed a nanoparticle, one thousandth the thickness of a human hair, that ...

Govt invests AUD$3.6 mln into hearing loss prevention research 8/26/2008

The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, has announced that the Australian Government will fund $3.6 million to five separate groups for research into ways to prevent avoidable ...

AIHW releases report on mental health services 8/21/2008

A report on mental health services released recently by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) found that expenditure on state and territory mental health services as ...

WEHI scientists receive two of Vic's most respected awards 8/19/2008

Professor Peter Colman has won Victoria’s most coveted science award, the Victoria Prize, and Dr Ian Majewski has been awarded a prestigious Victoria Fellowship.

Funding boost for medical training at Sunshine Hospital 8/19/2008

The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, has visited the Sunshine Hospital to inspect plans for the hospitals new teaching, training and research facility.

Over 4,000 new junior medical officers to be recruited for NSW 8/7/2008

NSW Minister for Health Reba Meagher has said that over 4,000 junior medical officer positions will be advertised across Australia and overseas.

CSIRO ticks A$20 mln funding for ICT innovation in healthcare 7/31/2008

CSIRO has welcomed the launch of the Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC) as a national venture, supported by A$20 million in funding from the Federal and Queensland governments. ...

Making IT equipment friendlier for the elderly and disabled 7/29/2008

Have you printed your bus schedule today? Sent an e-mail? Made an online payment? At a time when information and communication technology (ICT) is becoming increasingly critical for ...

Govt to improve aged, community care for Indigenous Aussies 7/29/2008

The Federal Government is calling for tenders to develop new workforce training resources to help improve home and community care for frail and older indigenous Australians.

Denture cleansers can cause severe allergic reactions-study 7/22/2008

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) has been alerted to the potential for denture cleansers to cause severe allergic reactions in certain cases.

CSIRO scientists use biostatistics to detect disease outbreaks 7/17/2008

An internationally recognised authority in biostatistics, Harvard University Professor Louise Ryan, is working with CSIRO researchers to help improve the way statistics are used to ...

Recognition for outstanding contributions to Aboriginal health 7/10/2008

Programs to improve renal health among Aboriginal people, encourage safe sex and reduce overweight and obesity in children are among the winners of the 2008 NSW Health Aboriginal ...

University Australia, AAMRI to support medical research funding 7/8/2008

On the occasion of the Australian Society of Medical Research (ASMR) Medical Research Week, Universities Australia and the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes ...

Aged care committee aims to improve consultation with sector 7/1/2008

Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot has announced a revamped industry advisory committee to improve consultation with the sector, workforce and consumers representing residents and ...

AMA urges govt to bring aged care out of policy inertia zone 6/26/2008

The Australian Medical Association has urged the Government to address the policy inertia that continued to restrict medical services for the care of sick and frail residents of aged ...

Recognition granted for overseas trained medical specialists 6/24/2008

Specialist training and practice in Australia generally follows the model of postgraduate advanced clinical training and examinations developed in the United Kingdom.

AHHA welcomes new primary healthcare strategy 6/17/2008

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) has welcomed the announcement by Health Minister Nicola Roxon of the development of a new primary healthcare strategy.

NSW passes landmark legislation that aims to protect patients 6/10/2008

New South Wales now has the strongest legislation in the country to protect patients against misconduct by doctors, after the Medical Practice Amendment Bill 2008 passed through the ...

WA Health invests in improving outcomes for indigenous people 6/10/2008

Developing Statewide screening and chronic disease strategies to improve the health of Aboriginal Western Australians are two of the top priorities for the new Office of Aboriginal ...

$150 mln to cut elective surgery waiting lists by structural reform 6/3/2008

The Rudd Government has announced a further $150 million to slash elective surgery waiting lists.

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