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Cancer Council Welcomes Recommended Changes to Cervical Screening Program
Cancer Council has welcomed recommended changes to Australia's cervical screening program announced today by Australia's Medical Services Advisory Committee. [ + ]
International Clinical Trials Could Change Way Prostate Cancer is Treated
The way prostate cancer is treated could have a radical re-think as two international clinical trials go ahead. [ + ]
Gene Signatures predict Survival Rates in Breast Cancer Cases
A Queensland scientists has discovered new gene signatures which can predict survival rates in all breast cancer cases, give a more accurate prognosis and ensure the most effective treatment is prescribed. [ + ]
Australian Nursing Awards Finalists Announced
[caption id="attachment_7632" align="alignright" width="200"] Anne-Marie Corboy[/caption] [ + ]
Scientists Shedding the Light on Malaria
[caption id="attachment_7566" align="alignright" width="200"] Photo copyright: Tanakawho[/caption] [ + ]
Queensland Researcher Joins World's Largest Genomics Company
The world’s largest genomics company, Illumina, has chosen a researcher from The University of Queensland to join as Director of Scientific Research. [ + ]
St Andrew's Opens New Hybrid Theatre
St Andrew’s War Memorial ºÚÁϳԹÏÈºÍøâ€™s new state-of-the-art Hybrid Theatre, the first such theatre in a private hospital in Queensland, is now fully operational. [ + ]
Global Burden of Disease Study Shows Death from Liver Cancer is Increasing
Deaths from viral Hepatitis B and C have surpassed HIV/AIDS in many countries, including Australia and in Western Europe, according to an analysis of the 2010 Global Burden of Disease study.Ìý [ + ]
New Driving Simulator Puts Drivers to the Test
University of Adelaide researchers are hoping a new computer-based driving simulator will Ìýlead to accurate, low-cost testing of older drivers' ability to stay safe on the roads. [ + ]
Aboriginal Oral Health Scholarships Launched
In a bid to improve dental health in Aboriginal communities, TheÌýUniversity of Sydney's Poche Centre for Indigenous Health has joined forces with other organisations to Ìýlaunch the Aboriginal Oral Health Scholarships. [ + ]
Aged Care Facilities Tackle Overuse of Antipsychotic Medicines
[caption id="attachment_7518" align="alignright" width="105"] Lynn Weekes[/caption] [ + ]