Chris O鈥橞rien Lifehouse: Creating a Shift in Healthcare Culture
24 March, 2014 by Ryan MccannConference Coverage
22 March, 2014 by Ryan MccannClick here to view all upcoming conferences in March and May
ACCC Re-authorises Collective Bargaining Arrangements by the AMA
20 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) 听has issued a determination re-authorising a collective bargaining arrangement put forward by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) for ten years.
Message from the consumers health forum of Australia
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USP9X Gene Critical to Human Brain Development
17 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithNew research from the University of Adelaide has confirmed that USP9X, the gene linked to intellectual disability, is critical to the earliest stages of the development of human brains.
Primary Health Care Nursing: Where To Next?
14 March, 2014 by Ryan Mccann[hr]The contribution nurses make in general听practice and primary health care will听be critical to ensuring our healthcare听system can meet the growing needs of听an ageing and ever sicker population into听the future. Kathy Bell, CEO of Australian听Primary Health Care Nurses Association听(APNA) explains how an education and听career framework will help ensure the听profession鈥檚 sustainability[hr]
Health Professionals Can Make NDIS A Success
14 March, 2014 by Ryan Mccann[hr]The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is one of the biggest economic听and social reforms this country has seen, says NDIS chairman Bruce Bonyhady. He听knows the vital role health professionals play in this landmark reform and believes听your help will ensure its success.[hr]
World Heart Federation : World Heart Federation鈥檚 World Congress of Cardiology 2014
14 March, 2014 by ahhb听
QUT : Early warning - Internet surveillance predicts disease outbreak
14 March, 2014 by ahhbIn a new study published in Lancet Infectious Diseases, internet-based surveillance has been found to detect infectious diseases such Dengue Fever and Influenza up to two weeks earlier than traditional surveillance methods.
Smith & Nephew : Preventing and managing pressure injuries
14 March, 2014 by ahhbPressure injuries are changes in the skin seen in people who are generally immobile (e.g. after CVA or spinal injury) or are unable to mobilise themselves in a normal manner (e.g. following surgery). Usually, when someone is sitting or lying in the same position for too long, pressure is relieved by changing position, or perhaps even getting up and going for walk. This takes away the discomfort, and also ensures that the blood supply to that part of the skin is returned to normal.
Telehealth : Telehealth education and support for nurses and midwives
14 March, 2014 by ahhbIn 2012-13, the Federal Government funded a major education and support initiative to develop the capability of nurses and midwives in Australia to deliver care using telehealth.
Researchers Identify Steps to Prevent Liver Failure Caused by Paracetamol
07 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithUniversity of Adelaide researchers have identified a key step for the future prevention of liver failure resulting from taking too much of the everyday painkiller paracetamol.
Possible Risks Associated with Medical Staff Using Mobile Digital Technologies
07 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithPossible risks associated with medical staff using mobile听digital technologies听for professional purposes have been raised in a leading study at Monash University.
New Guidelines for Prescribing and Treating Acne Patients Now Available
07 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithA University of Queensland researcher has developed new guidelines for psychiatrists and dermatologists prescribing and treating acne with a drug linked with suicide and depression.
