Meet Sally McCray, an outlier in dietetics
26 July, 2017Sally McCray is the recipient of the 2017 Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) President’s Award for Innovation for her research and implementation of 'room service', a five-star inspired food service model for hospitals.
Are you putting protein into practice?
09 July, 2017Today we're living longer and healthier lives than ever before, but research shows that undernutrition is common among older people with 44% of elderly Australians at risk.
Want your cake and eat it too? You might want to check the portion size
05 July, 2017Portion sizes for Australia's most commonly consumed junk foods have increased significantly over the past 20 years.
Perfectly pure mash makes perfect sense
01 July, 2017Made with 100% real sustainably grown potatoes, sourced fresh from the field, nothing but pure potato goes into MAGGI Natural Mashed Potato.
Pureed food manufacturer recognised for innovation
25 May, 2017Textured Concept Foods (TCF), a manufacturer of pureed foods for those with swallowing difficulties, has been recognised in a new book celebrating Australia's top 50 innovators in food manufacturing.
SPC ProVital expands portfolio to help those with dietary deficiencies
23 April, 2017Australian food manufacturer SPC Ardmona, manufacturer of SPC ProVital, is committed to providing delicious, nutritious and expertly formulated products designed to address specific health requirements and support Australia's ageing population.
The National Aged Care Quality Indicator Program — helping combat unplanned weight loss
11 April, 2017 by Valentina Giannelli*It is well recognised that residents of aged-care facilities are at high risk of weight loss, with the prevalence of malnutrition in the residential aged-care setting ranging from 40–70%.
GEDI Nurses - front line geriatric care
19 September, 2016 by AHHBDr Elizabeth Marsden, Consultant Physician, Nambour Emergency Department (ED), saw a need for a new model to better support older people and residential aged care residents presenting to ED and the health professionals managing their care.
Where will you live? Would you like a choice?
07 December, 2015 by Corin KellyWhere you live should be decided by the person who knows you best ...... you.
The Aged Care Workforce in Australia Position Paper Released
02 April, 2015 by Petrina SmithAged and Community Services Australia (ACSA)'s latest position paper The Aged Care Workforce in Australia 聽says future challenges lie not in finding more workers but in developing new staffing models.
AHHA Publishes Findings on Co-Payment Research
18 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Healthcare and 黑料吃瓜群网s Association's (AHHA) academic journal will publish findings of research on the聽Federal Government鈥檚 recent Budget proposal to introduce a $7 co?payment for doctor visits, pathology tests and diagnostic imaging will effect disadvantaged and vulnerable Australians.
Study Shows Low Dose Aspirin Lowers Occurrence on New Clots
27 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithLow dose aspirin lowers the occurrence of new venous blood clots - and represents a reasonable treatment option for patients who are not candidates for long-term anticoagulant drugs, such as warfarin, according to a new study published in today's issue of聽Circulation.
Light at the end of the tunnel for persistent pain sufferers
09 August, 2014 by ahhbFor the 3.5 million Australians who live with persistent pain, new research into using light to turn pain on and off could literally be the light at the end of the tunnel, writes Karyn Markwell from the Australian Pain Management Association (APMA).
Griffith University Research Leadership Excellence Award Announced
30 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithBuilding clinical nursing research capacity has been the focus for Professor聽Wendy Chaboyer, recipient of the Griffith University Vice Chancellor鈥檚聽Research Leadership Excellence Award.
Indigenous Elders Speak Out on Self Harm and Suicide
22 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithThirty-one Elders and community representatives from 17 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities around Australia have contributed to a report into self-harm and suicide in which they offer ways in which to address the tragedy.
