Grant Awarded to Examine use of Breast Milk Stem Cells for Regenerative Medicine
26 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithA researcher at The University of Western Australia has been awarded two major international grants to examine new horizons for regenerative medicine using breast milk stem cells.
Vaccine to Protect Against HIV and Hepatitis C Viruses Takes Important Step Forward
25 March, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_7277" align="alignright" width="200"] HIV Virus - 3d rendered illustration[/caption]
Landmark Project Catalogues Human Variation Among Healthy Australians
25 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithResearchers from the University of Sydney are undertaking a landmark project to catalogue human variation among healthy Australians to help clinicians better diagnose disease, direct treatment and evaluate patient progress.
Conference Coverage
22 March, 2014 by Ryan MccannClick here to view all upcoming conferences in March and May
Grants Available for Novel Approaches to Treating Alzheimer's Disease
20 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithA new grant to encourage novel approaches to therapy for Alzheimer's disease has been established by theÌýUniversity of Sydney'sÌýSir Zelman Cowen Universities FundÌý(SZCUF).
LASA Praises Government for Removing Commonwealth Building Certification Process
20 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithLeading Age Services Australia (LASA) has praised the Abbott Government for listening to LASA members and removing the Commonwealth building certification process.
ACCC Re-authorises Collective Bargaining Arrangements by the AMA
20 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Ìýhas issued a determination re-authorising a collective bargaining arrangement put forward by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) for ten years.
ACSA Celebrates Removal of Commonwealth Building Certification Process for Residential Aged Care
19 March, 2014 by Petrina Smith
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 generalÌýpractice and primary health care willÌýbe critical to ensuring our healthcareÌýsystem can meet the growing needs ofÌýan ageing and ever sicker population intoÌýthe future. Kathy Bell, CEO of AustralianÌýPrimary Health Care Nurses AssociationÌý(APNA) explains how an education andÌýcareer framework will help ensure theÌýprofession’s 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 economicÌýand social reforms this country has seen, says NDIS chairman Bruce Bonyhady. HeÌýknows the vital role health professionals play in this landmark reform and believesÌýyour help will ensure its success.[hr]
World Heart Federation : World Heart Federation’s World Congress of Cardiology 2014
14 March, 2014 by ahhbÌý