Paediatrics & Neonatology Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Data highlights need for greater investment in general practice 8/18/2015

AMA President, Professor Brian Owler, has pointed to data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), stating it sends a strong message to Government, highlighting ...

How to make the transition from paper to electronic records 8/17/2015

Today, most practices recognise the need for making the move to electronic health records (EHR) and reducing the reliance on paper-based records.

3D printed pills could make personalised medicine a reality 8/17/2015

Human beings aren't one-size-fits all, so why are the pills in a prescription bottle identical from patient to patient? What if technology could tweak the formulations of pharmaceutical ...

Nurse & midwife registration numbers up, but more seeking work 8/11/2015

The total number of all nurses and midwives registered in Australia rose by almost seven per cent between 2011 and 2014, but not all are finding work in their field, according to ...

How technology is shaping the future of medical training 8/7/2015

Advances in technology has caused an evolution in how future health professionals are trained. From augmented reality headsets, to virtual microscopy, to interactive simulations of ...

Organs-on-Chips: invention of micro-device that mimics organ function 8/7/2015

For decades, animal testing has been the logical next step for any medical development on its way from the clinic to the lab. But a new development from a Harvard lab could change ...

Australian medical research pioneering next generation of treatment 7/30/2015

Ten Australian research grants that led to ground-breaking medical discoveries and important changes to health care have been highlighted in this year's Ten of the Best Research ...

Australian-first medical cannabis trial begins in NSW 7/30/2015

NSW continues to position itself as a world leader in cannabis research with the announcement of Australia's first medical cannabis trial for terminally ill adults by Premier Mike ...

Findings suggest anaesthesia may harm infants' memory 7/27/2015

When researchers at the University of California set out to test the effects of anaesthesia on infants' memory, they weren't sure what they would find.

Is it high time that medicinal marijuana use is decriminalised? 7/24/2015

In June 2015, we learned that the NSW government would be committing $9 million over four years to trial the efficacy of medicinal cannabis for children with severe epilepsy, ...

AMA: declining vaccination rates are a 'threat' to public health 7/22/2015

AMA President, Professor Brian Owler has paid tribute to the role played by family doctors in safely and effectively immunising generations of Australians against potentially deadly ...

How to find a job in healthcare 7/21/2015

Finding a job in the healthcare sector could be the first step to a long and rewarding career.

10 Medical Research Breakthroughs You May Not Have Heard Of 7/21/2015

Thanks to advances in medicine, people are living increasingly longer and healthier lives.

$2.5 million to keep RFDS flying high in WA 7/20/2015

Western Australians will have greater access to medical services wherever they live or travel in the state, with the Abbott Government to support the purchase of a new aeroplane for ...

Landmark study highlights value of medication reviews 7/14/2015

A study on the impact of medication reviews in Australia has highlighted the benefits of such services and found they are valuable in identifying medication-related problems, improving ...

Interviewing to Find the Right Nurse for Your Practice 7/14/2015

Your staff are at the very core of your medical practice and finding the right nurses to give the best patient care is essential. Given that you usually only have a resume and an ...

10 great podcasts for medical professionals 7/14/2015

Podcasts are a brilliant way for busy medical professionals to stay up-to-date with news in health and any emerging research that could affect the decisions made in practice.

New drug shows promise for treating relapsed childhood leukaemia 7/10/2015

After testing 70 different drugs over ten years, Australian cancer researchers have discovered a new drug that holds great promise for treating children with an aggressive form of ...

Calls for new anaesthesia guidelines: stop 'starving' patients 7/7/2015

A meeting of anaesthetists in Tasmania has heard that "starving" patients before anaesthesia can be hazardous and do more harm than good to their recovery.

$6.4m funding boost to deliver health in areas of greatest need 7/3/2015

A $6.4 million Abbott Government commitment to a nursing in primary health care program will aim to improve access to health care for rural and remote communities, older Australians ...

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