Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - February, 2013
The vast majority of employers and managers are considered to be in need of education and training on mental health issues and how to better manage it in the workplace by their employees, according to a new report released by national mental health charity SANE Australia.
NHMRC updates dietary guidelines
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has revised its Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Infant Feeding Guidelines in a bid to thwart the country’s growing obesity epidemic.
MRIs used to detect early onset Alzheimer's
Scientists are now able to detect early features of Alzheimer’s using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
Research promises new Alzheimer's treatment
New research conducted by Monash University promises to aid in the removal of toxins in dementia suffers, which could lead to a new treatment that reverses the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in the future.
Research promises to break obesity cycle
New research emerging from the Garven Institute of Medical Research and the University of NSW has pinpointed the exact brain circuitry that prevents obese people from shedding the excess bodyweight.
Researchers lead breakthrough in cell death understanding
A team of researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research have, for the first time, visualized the molecular changes in a critical cell death protein that force cells in the body to die.
Fiona Stanley Hospital given shot in the arm
The Western Australian Government has announced it has awarded $32 million in contracts for the fit-out of the Fiona Stanley Public Hospital.
Government releases childcare health guide
The Federal Government has released a new guide aimed at maintaining health of children in childcare centres by preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
Private health premiums to increase by 5.6 per cent
Private health insurance premiums are set to increase by an average of 5.6 per cent from April, according to the latest figures released by the Federal Government.
South Australia announces health reform drive
The South Australian Government has announced the appointment of two senior public servants to assist in establishing the Health Reform Advisory Committee (HRAC) which will drive the Government's reform agenda of the Department of Health and Ageing.
Aussies seeking shade finds research
The legendary ‘slip, slop slap’ motto’ has finally sunk into Australia’s collective consciousness, with Aussies increasingly less interesting in getting a suntan according to the latest research published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.
TGA releases warning over Diane-35
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a public warning to health professionals and consumers over the contraceptive pill Diane-35 over fears that it may cause blood clots.
ACT dental system gets Federal check-up
The Federal Government has pledged $5.5 million in funding over the next two-and-a-half-years in a bid to target growing waiting lists.
Commission releases services report
The Productivity Commission has released the Report on Government Services 2013, evaluating everything from justice to health services.
Government announces cancer research funding
The Federal Government has announced 38 research grants will share in 10.6 million in new funding to help them continue their cancer research.
Government announces new mental health funding
The Federal Government has pledged a further $5 million in mental health research funding in a bid to support suicide prevention, substance abuse and ensure better mental health planning.
Study confirms growing dental workforce
The number of dentists in remote and very remote areas has ‘increased markedly’ in recent years, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).