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fracture
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Time to surgery is critical for survival after hip fracture
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 11, 2023

Many people with a hip fracture wait longer than is optimal for surgery – despite some hospitals making a dramatic improvement in time to surgery

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vote
Healthcare
Empowering older adults with dementia to exercise their right to vote
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 7, 2023

As the date for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament referendum approaches on 14 October, Dementia Australia is urging people living with

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older
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Research
Time to put older women’s health on the agenda
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 7, 2023

As Women’s Health Week unfolds, the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) takes centre stage in advocating for the healthcare needs of older women. This year,

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hip
Healthcare
Unlocking the power of small changes to prevent hip fractures
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 5, 2023

A recent groundbreaking Australian study has uncovered the potential for simple, community-wide strategies to significantly reduce the occurrence of debilitating hip fractures. Led by Distinguished

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60
Healthcare, Opinion
Here’s what new 60-day prescriptions mean for you and your hip pocket
Nial Wheate and Andrew Bartlett Sep 1, 2023

From today, there are significant changes to how some common medicines are prescribed and dispensed in Australia. This means you could walk away from the

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OAPL
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Slacks Creek to house OAPL’s new innovation hub
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 31, 2023

Dedicated to pioneering patient-centred care and innovation, Orthopaedic Appliances Pty Ltd (OAPL) is embarking on an exciting venture with a visionary investment of approximately $6.75

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rural
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Nurses suggest ways to boost rural retention
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 31, 2023

The chronic nurse shortage in rural and regional Australia is driven by factors like ageing populations, growing communities and a fatigued workforce. With regional and

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wellness
Healthcare, Opinion
Wellness retreats vs rehabilitation facilities – how to determine what is right for you
Peter Hayton Aug 29, 2023

Australia is renowned for some of the best rehabilitation facilities in the world, offering transformative treatment to those seeking help. Additionally, some of the top

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scrubs
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Australian brand unveils first-of-its-kind recycled medical scrubs
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 25, 2023

Take some plastic bottles, mix them with coffee grounds, and what do you get? Scrubs! Sustainable Scrubs, an Australian-based brand, is making waves in the

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healthcare
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Empowering healthcare workforce for quality care across Australia
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 24, 2023

In a significant move toward improving the nation’s healthcare system, the Albanese Government has introduced a new initiative aimed at maximising the potential of healthcare

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facilities
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Research
The rise of wellness tourism: Why health retreats are not rehabilitation facilities
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 21, 2023

When it comes to the perception of luxury rehabilitation facilities in film and media, we’re often met with two extremes – hippie holiday retreats or

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pharmacies
Digital Health, Healthcare
Pharmacies turn to digital tech amid dispensing changes
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 17, 2023

A new report from Commonwealth Bank, University of Technology Sydney and IQVIA reveals pharmacies are adopting technology to improve operations and manage costs due to

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