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Vitamin D link with Depression in Overweight Women
University of Adelaide researchers have discovered a previously unknown link between vitamin D and depression in overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). [ + ]
Call to Stop Doctors Providing Unproven Stem Cell Therapies
The Australian Academy of Science聽is calling 聽for the closure of a loophole that is allowing some doctors to offer unproven stem cell therapies. [ + ]
Regional Assessment Services Providers Announced
Assistant Minister for Social Services Senator Mitch Fifield 聽has announced 13 organisations selected to operate the My Aged Care Regional Assessment Services. [ + ]
Blocking Dengue Fever With Bacteria
Research conducted at the University of Melbourne, in collaboration with international researchers, has tested a novel way to block dengue virus using Wolbachia, an insect bacterium. [ + ]
Funding Extended for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Organisations
Approximately 160 alcohol and drug treatment organisations 聽have had their funding聽聽extended until 30 June 2016. [ + ]
Report on Leading Causes of Death in Australia
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Australia, with dementia and Alzheimer's Disease now outranking cerebrovascular disease. [ + ]
World's Largest Anorexia Nervosa Study Calls for Volunteers
Australians聽either living with or having recovered from anorexia nervosa, are being asked to participate in the world鈥檚 largest and most rigorous genetic investigation into the illness. The Anorexia Nervosa Genetics Initiative (ANGI) aims to identify the genes that play a role in causing the serious and potentially life-threatening illness, affecting an estimated 53,000 Australians.1,2 [ + ]
New Information Sheet on Surgical Fees
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) has developed an information sheet to support patients and referring doctors on the issues surrounding surgical fees. [ + ]
Advanced Health Research and Translation Centres Announced
The first ever National Health and Medical Research Council Advanced Health Research and Translation Centres have been announced. [ + ]
Finalists for the 2015 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards Announced
Finalists for the 2015 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards have been announced. [ + ]
Health Groups Oppose Budget Cuts to Health Flexible Funds
Peak organisations from the health and community sectors聽are聽calling on the Australian Government to scrap plans to cut nearly $200 million in funding from the Health Flexible Funds. [ + ]
