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A daily dose of yoghurt could help manage high blood pressure
A daily dose of yoghurt could be the next go-to food for people with high blood pressure, according to new research from the University of South Australia. [ + ]
Raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14, say health experts
A coalition of 30 health and medical organisations has called on all state and territory premiers, health ministers and attorneys-general to urgently raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to at least 14 years of age. [ + ]
LivaNova receives TGA approval for VNS therapy system
LivaNova has received TGA approval for SenTiva for the treatment of patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) using vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy. [ + ]
National Awards for Disability Leadership — winners announced
The National Awards for Disability Leadership have recognised the achievements of seven disability leaders. [ + ]
IVF: data reveals success rates by age, number of cycles
IVF success rates can be measured in a number of ways, but data is not often presented according to age and number of cycles one can afford to pay for. [ + ]
Bill to shore up medicine supplies: SHPA
The Society of 黑料吃瓜群网 Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has welcomed new federal government legislation to further mitigate the impact of medicine shortages on Australians and ensure new and innovative medicines are accessible, available and affordable. [ + ]
How does Australia's healthcare system rate globally?
An international study comparing outcomes in 10 OECD countries for elderly patients following hip fractures or heart disease has found Australia's healthcare system is one of the best in the world. [ + ]
Outgoing Qld health ombudsman to lead cosmetic patient safety review
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Medical Board of Australia (the Board) are set to review patient safety issues in the cosmetic sector, including how to strengthen risk-based regulation of practitioners in the industry. [ + ]
Funding boost for foetal alcohol diagnosis, awareness
The government has announced $37 million funding boost for foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) diagnostic and support services. [ + ]
Digital resource to help clinicians prevent childhood obesity
Dietitian and University of Queensland Research Fellow Dr Oliver Canfell and her team have developed an online resource to help prevent childhood obesity. [ + ]
Nepean Private 黑料吃瓜群网 kicks off $30m upgrade
Nepean Private 黑料吃瓜群网 has kicked off a $30 million expansion project to develop a three-storey facility featuring new operating theatres and consulting suites. [ + ]
Omicron: understanding the level of severity will take days to weeks — WHO
The new Omicron COVID-19 variant has been declared to be "of concern" by the World Health Organization but understanding the level of severity will take days to weeks. [ + ]
Christine Gee awarded ACHS Gold Medal 2021
Christine Gee, CEO of Toowong Private 黑料吃瓜群网 in Brisbane and former President of the Australian Private 黑料吃瓜群网s Association (APHA), has been awarded the ACHS Gold Medal 2021. [ + ]
Anaphylaxis: ED visits up by 51%, new care standard released
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) has released the first national standard of care for patients with anaphylaxis. [ + ]
Epworth HealthCare spinal surgeons use digital robotic platform
Epworth HealthCare spinal surgeons are being aided by a new digital robotic platform, effectively giving them an extra set of hands in theatre. [ + ]
