The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is allocating over $5 million to six expert teams to advance research into improving the quality and safety of telehealth services. This funding initiative, known as the ...
The Retirement Living Council (RLC) emphasises the crucial role of age-friendly retirement communities in improving the health and well-being of older Australians, responding to the findings of the Australian Medical Association’s (AMA) annual Public Hospital ...
MS Queensland launches its first Neuro Wellness Hub in Milton, providing dedicated services and support for those with neurological conditions. More than one million or 1 in 4 Queenslanders live with a neurological condition, a ...
A specialised medical drone which increases accessibility to essential health services such as pathology, treatments and telehealth services in rural and remote regions of Australia is under development at the University of Sydney. The project ...
Whether out on the playground or in the classroom, accidents can happen. Maybe a knee gets a grass burn when playing footy on the field, or a student has an allergic reaction to an unexpected ...
There’s nothing quite like the magic and wonder of being a new parent, with your newborn child a complete bundle of joy in your life. Sure, there’s the lack of sleep and the crying, but ...
Many older adults deal with polypharmacy, taking five or more medications simultaneously, which raises the risk of harmful drug interactions. Sorting through these medications to reduce unnecessary ones, known as deprescribing, can be complicated and ...
The federal government needs to make sure private health insurers cover hospital-at-home care, according to Catholic Health Australia. In its pre-budget submission, Catholic Health Australia said the government should set a minimum amount that insurers ...
Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has raised concerns about Australians failing to meet recommended daily nutrition guidelines. According to Dietitians Australia, the nation is falling short in purchasing essential food groups, prompting ...
Dementia Australia Research Foundation is marking 25 years of supporting Australia’s best-emerging researchers to explore, innovate and advance the field of dementia research with the release of its More than a Cure: 25 Years of Impact report. ...
Eighteen months ago, I was ordered to take five weeks off work by my doctor after experiencing extreme burnout. At the time, I was working full-time in the emergency department (ED) at my local hospital ...
Palliative Care Australia joins forces with the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) to launch the 2024 Heather May Herrick Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses in the field of ...