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Innovative Exercise Program To Trial in Tasmania
Northern Tasmanians have the opportunity to participate in an innovative exercise program trial which will enable them to live healthier, more active lives. [ + ]
International Recognition for Critical Care Nursing Leadership
Improving outcomes for critically ill patients has been a focus of international research for Professor Leanne Aitken and one which has led to her becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Nurses. [ + ]
Delayed Clamping of Umbilical Cord Benefits Babies
A La Trobe University-led study has found delayed clamping of the umbilical cord after birth benefits babies by increasing their blood and iron levels. [ + ]
National safety and quality health service standards
Standard 4 Medication Safety聽 [ + ]
NBN Enabled Tele-health Trial Launched in WA
The Hon Sharon Bird MP, Federal Minister for Regional Communications will launch a National Broadband Network (NBN) enabled tele-health trial in home care services for older Australians in Geraldton WA, today. Telehealth can deliver healthcare through remotely monitoring a person鈥檚 vital signs utilising equipment that is installed in their home. [ + ]
AMA Calls to Scrap Cap on Tax Deductions for Professional Development Expenses
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has welcomed a move to launch a full Senate inquiry into the Federal Government鈥檚 $2000 cap on tax deductions for work-related self-education expenses. [ + ]
Primary Health Care Research Given a Boost
The Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research Tanya Plibersek, has announced an extra $13.5 million for new primary care research, including Australia鈥檚 first international primary health care research organisation. [ + ]
Death Rates From Stroke in Australia Falling
While death rates from stroke in Australia fell by 70 per cent between 1979 and 2010, the total number of strokes rose by approximately six per cent over the same period. [ + ]
Home Care Packages for Older Australians
The first Home Care packages for older Australians have been announced by Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Senator Jacinta Collins, as part of more than $500 million in aged care funding. [ + ]
The speed of ultrasound
Table 1. The complete list of ASUM CCPU units [ + ]
Melbourne Neurosurgeon Recognised for his Work in Developing Nations
Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld, head of Monash University鈥檚 Department of Surgery and Directory of the Department of Neurosurgery at The Alfred hospital has been awarded an Officer of The Order of the British Empire (OBE). [ + ]
New Cancer Medicines Among those added to the PBS
Three new generation cancer medicines have been included in the newly approved list of drugs being added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. [ + ]
Researcher Recognised for Work on Disease Treatment Options
A report released last week by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows incontinence can have a substantial impact on wellbeing, social and workforce participation, as well as the relationships of its sufferers and their carers. [ + ]
