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Pioneering biochemistry prof explores ageing of the body 6/21/2007

An internationally renowned biochemist has revealed new research to a Monash University audience that shows severe emotional stress can lead to premature ageing of the human body.

Vic: New extra funds enhance care for older and disabled 6/19/2007

The value of volunteers in community organisations across Victoria has been recognised, with additional funding of $508,000 being provided by the Australian Government and Victorian ...

Ethical guidelines released on organ and tissue donation 6/14/2007

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has publicly released the National Ethical Guidelines on Organ and Tissue Donation.

Australians spent 24.3 mln days in hospital last year -report 6/7/2007

Hospital admissions are up again according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

Groundbreaking new technology for cardiac illness diagnosis 6/7/2007

Cardiovascular disease is a major international health problem, which accounts for 38% of all deaths worldwide.

Aust scientists identify core enzyme inside 85% of cancers 5/24/2007

Research into cancer, anticancer treatments, and ageing has been advanced through the identification of the composition of human telomerase - an enzyme integral to 85% of all cancers. ...

Research breakthrough in movement disorders,mental illness 5/22/2007

A Monash research team co-led by Professor James Whisstock and Associate Professor Merrill Rowley has solved the structure of two key proteins that function to control human movement ...

Aged care complaints set to recieve a much better hearing 5/8/2007

People who receive Australian Government-subsidised aged care will have a new and better way of having concerns and complaints dealt with.

A$3.55 mln more funding to support people with dementia 5/1/2007

Victorians with dementia, their families and carers will benefit from a $3.55 million funding boost from the Bracks Government, Community Services Minister Gavin Jennings has said.

Many GPS are contributing to the fight against mental illness 5/1/2007

A new report, Mental health services in Australia 2004-05, released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that 10.8% of all encounters with general practitioners ...

Cortex area thinner in youth with Alzheimer's related gene 5/1/2007

A part of the brain first affected by Alzheimer’s disease is thinner in youth with a risk gene for the disorder, a brain imaging study by researchers at the National Institute of ...

New direction of stem cell research for Multiple Sclerosis 4/19/2007

Professor Claude Bernard from the Monash Immunology and Stem Cell Laboratories (MISCL) has received a $500,000 competitive grant to fund a new direction of research in stem-cell ...

New fever clinic plans boost preparedness for pandemic flu 4/12/2007

The Department of Health has released fever clinic guidelines to strengthen Western Australia’s health response to pandemic influenza.

People with MS spend over 20% of income on healthcare 4/10/2007

The cost of living with MS or similar conditions is high, and in some cases is an overwhelming burden.

New major discovery raises prospect of better patient care 4/3/2007

Scientists at WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) have made a discovery with potentially profound implications for the care of patients, especially those ...

New insight into expected rising growth of dementia in Aust 3/27/2007

As the Australian population grows and ages, the number of people with dementia is expected to rise, increasing the requirement for appropriate care services and placing significant ...

Doctors in five countries see decline in quality of care 3/15/2007

New international survey reveals physician concerns with medical errors, a shortage of nurses, and inadequate facilities.

Medicine of future: cell-like nanofactories inside the body 3/8/2007

Without doubt, nanotechnology is having a major impact on medicine and the treatment of disease, notably in imaging and targeted drug delivery. Source: Michael Berger, Nanowerk LLC

AMA supports Smartcard Taskforce's recommendations 2/27/2007

The AMA shares the view of the Access Card Consumer and Privacy Taskforce that people will need to be careful and cautious about the information they volunteer to be stored on the ...

NSW calls for a fairer share of Federal health funding 2/20/2007

NSW Minister for Health John Hatzistergos has slammed the Federal Government for its "remote control" approach to the national health system.

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