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Cancer rates found much higher in rural and remote areas 7/24/2007

In rural and remote areas of Australia, lifestyle factors like excessive sun exposure, higher smoking rates and a tendency to postpone visits to the doctor, are driving up cancer ...

Govt awards $1.1 mln for palliative care research in Vic 7/24/2007

Research into improving health issues associated with end-of-life and palliative care practices will be supported by seven National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants ...

Discovery of mechanism for killing cells that are stressed 7/19/2007

One of the essential functions of cells is the manufacture of proteins, which are important in determining the structure, function and regulation of the body’s tissues and organs.

Psychological needs of prostate cancer patients overlooked 7/17/2007

Men with prostate cancer feel that they are not getting enough support to address their sexual and psychological needs after diagnosis or treatment, according to a new study by The ...

Aust scientists awarded $2.3 mln for international research 7/17/2007

More than $2.3 million over 3 years has been awarded to seven of Australia’s leading health and medical researchers under the prestigious international Human Frontier Science Program ...

New investment made for WA's nurses and midwives 7/12/2007

The Department of Health has awarded more than $1.24million in nursing and midwifery scholarships to help attract and retain nurses and midwives in Western Australia’s public health ...

HPV vaccination GP program has started in SA and NT 7/5/2007

General practitioners in South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory will begin administering free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine to women aged 18 to 26 years from 1 ...

New drug delivery method - nanoparticles ride on red cells 7/5/2007

Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara have discovered that attaching polymeric nanoparticles to the surface of red blood cells dramatically increases the in vivo ...

Public health still number one priority in new developments 7/3/2007

The Department of Health is seeking public comment on plans to bring in the Health Impact Assessment (HIA) process that would see new policies and developments assessed for their ...

Monash University scientists unveil immune system working 6/26/2007

Monash and Melbourne University scientists have helped unlock a 15-year mystery and advanced understanding of how the human immune system fights disease.

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.

Project develops intelligent textiles to monitor people's health 6/7/2007

Integrating bio-chemical sensors into textiles for continuous monitoring of a person's health is the goal of the EU-funded BIOTEX ('Bio-sensing textile for health management') project. ...

Federal Health Budget delivers mixed bag for NT 5/29/2007

The Health Minister Chris Burns said while the Federal Budget is good as far as it goes, many of the health initiatives do not fit the Territory.

Nanomedicine opens way towards nerve cell regeneration 5/29/2007

The ability to regenerate nerve cells in the body could reduce the effects of trauma and disease in a dramatic way.

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. ...

Study begun into how air pollution effects children's health 5/22/2007

The Australian Child Health and Air Pollution Study (ACHAPS) will investigate the relationship between air quality and respiratory health by testing 3,200 students from 60 primary ...

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