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Govt's proposal to end free GP visits slammed by doctors 1/2/2014

A recent proposal by the federal government to charge fees for GP visits has been slammed by doctors, saying such a measure would place even greater pressure on public hospitals.

Govt's health funding cut 'threatens' critical infrastructure 12/18/2013

The federal government's scrapping of the ALP's Priority Health Initiative program threatens to stall critical infrastructure and clinical service improvement programs across Australia, ...

Sweet water 'can calm' babies during immunisation 12/10/2013

According to pain management specialist Professor Denise Harrison, an Honorary Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne, breastfeeding and the use of sweet water can help to calm ...

Nurse, midwife numbers on the rise 11/29/2013

Numbers of nurses and midwives are rising in Australia ahead of population growth, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

Water soluble compound "major step" for osteoporosis treatment 11/22/2013

University of Sydney researchers have discovered a promising treatment for osteoporosis, which is easily delivered in water soluble form.

Physical activity 'could' help prevent ovarian cancer 11/15/2013

Engaging in physical activities, including exercise as a leisure activity, could help protect women against ovarian cancer, a collaborative study by Curtin University has found.

eHealth program 'struggling': health minister 11/13/2013

Australia's personally controlled electronic health records program is "struggling", the federal government recently admitted.

Health workforce shortage to reach 12.9m 'within decades' 11/12/2013

The world will be short of 12.9 million healthcare workers by 2035, with a figure already standing at 7.2 million, according to a recent World Health Organisation (WHO) report.

Bone health in cancer survivors 'poorly managed' 11/12/2013

Maintenance of bone health is an important issue for cancer survivors, yet it is currently poorly managed, according to Flinders University medical oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara. ...

New procedure to revolutionise blood pressure treatment 11/8/2013

Final results of a Monash-led three-year clinical trial assessing a novel procedure to treat blood pressure has been published today in the prestigious journal, The Lancet.

Reports highlight the need for coordinated health services 11/8/2013

Reports released by the Council of Australian Government Reform Council (COAG) and the National Health Performance Authority (NHPA) have highlighted the importance of health services ...

Prognosis for Medicare Locals 'still unclear' 11/6/2013

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) is calling on health minister Peter Dutton to come clean on the federal government's plans for Medicare Locals.

7 types of identified breast cancer 'may' give more accurate prognosis 11/4/2013

A study by researchers at the University of Nottingham has identified seven distinct types of breast cancer, a discovery which could lead to new and improved prognostic tests for ...

Abbott announces $559.1m for health, medical research 10/25/2013

Prime Minister Tony Abbott recently announced $559.1 million for Australian health and medical researchers to generate new health discoveries across Australia.

Discovery gives hope to early-onset breast cancer sufferers 10/25/2013

A new breast cancer risk gene has been discovered which explains the early-onset breast cancer in some multiple-case breast cancer families.

Historic nursing partnership to shape future of primary health care 10/23/2013

The Australian Medicare Local Alliance (AML Alliance) and the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) have created a new partnership to enhance the role of the ...

ALP keeps experience in shadow health portfolio: AMA 10/18/2013

Catherine King was congratulated by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) on her recent appointment to the position of Shadow Minister for Health.

Midwifery care costs less, equally as safe: study 9/17/2013

A world-first University of Sydney randomised controlled trial comparing continuity of midwifery care throughout pregnancy with standard public hospital care found that caseload ...

Human beings a 'polluted' species 9/17/2013

Virtually every human being on Earth can now be considered physiologically and biochemically polluted by human-made chemicals, a leading medical doctor told CleanUp 2013 in Melbourne ...

Surgery-free treatment for ectopic pregnancies trialled 9/11/2013