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pay gap
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Albanese government takes action to close gender pay gap
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 9, 2023

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on an election commitment to help close the gender pay gap at work. The Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing

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healthcare professionals
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Mental Health
AU govt: Health professionals’ well-being is just as important as patients
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 9, 2023

Healthcare professionals are bound to receive mental health support with the extension of The Essential Network. The Albanese Government has made a powerful statement in

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NT
Healthcare, Healthcare News
New clinical recruitment campaign to boost NT’s healthcare workforce
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 9, 2023

The Northern Territory is on the cusp of a major healthcare revolution as 250 junior doctors gear up to commence at NT Health hospitals in

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navigation
Healthcare, Healthcare News
National Cancer Plan prioritises improved navigation for all patients
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 7, 2023

A unified approach to cancer care navigation is needed to ensure efficient and equitable support for patients regardless of cancer type, demographic or location. This

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Medicare review
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Medicare review draws fire for lack of immediate recommendations
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 7, 2023

The federal government’s initiated Medicare review has faced criticism for its failure to offer concrete solutions to address the pressing issues in the healthcare system.

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mushrooms
Healthcare News, Research
Australia takes a bold step forward, approves psychedelic mushrooms for treatment-resistant depression
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 7, 2023

Starting July 1, psychedelic mushrooms can be prescribed for treatment-resistant depression in Australia, according to a surprise announcement by the government. The Therapeutic Goods Administration

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primary care
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Breaking down barriers to primary care access with multidisciplinary teams
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 7, 2023

AHPA supports primary care reform in Australia but calls for proper implementation and recognition of the importance of allied health and access to digital technologies

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training
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Systemic racism and bullying plague medical training in Australia
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 2, 2023

The recently released fourth national Medical Training Survey highlights the effects of a healthcare system in crisis, plagued by persistent issues of racism and bullying.

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RATs
Healthcare News, Research
JCU study calls for better quality assurance in COVID-19 RATs
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 2, 2023

In a world first, James Cook University researchers have developed a new way to rate the effectiveness of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), which could lead

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AI
Healthcare News, Science and Technology
AI advances bring hope to Alzheimer’s research and treatment
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 2, 2023

Researchers have utilized AI to create a landmark benchmark for evaluating brain atrophy, including Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, in partnership

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Filamon
Healthcare News, Science and Technology
Filamon secures exclusive licence for groundbreaking anti-cancer drug
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 2, 2023

Filamon was awarded an exclusive license for a groundbreaking experimental anti-cancer drug developed by Australian university scientists. Australian clinical-stage drug development company, Filamon Limited, announced

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microRNAs
Healthcare News, Science and Technology
Non-invasive cancer testing now a reality with microRNAs and AI
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 31, 2023

A new book about the state of the art in microRNA/cancer research, aided by advances in AI and systems biology explores the potential of microRNAs

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