The University of Queensland (UQ) is embarking on innovative research to mitigate the risk of medication-related harm among inpatients and individuals transitioning from the hospital to their homes. Led by Dr Nazanin Ghahreman-Falconer from UQ’s ...
In a recent development, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has issued new recommendations calling for additional COVID-19 vaccine booster for specific high-risk groups in 2023. These recommendations build upon the initial booster ...
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 Professor Tuan Nguyen, a renowned osteoporosis researcher from the University ...
There is no denying that much of corporate Australia is going through a green transition, with many stakeholders including investors, employees and consumers expecting businesses to do more to move towards a carbon-neutral economy. The ...
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 pharmacy with 60-days’ worth of your usual medicine from a ...
Responding to the needs of Hobart residents, the Albanese Government has introduced two fully bulk billed Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) in the region. The first clinic, Your Hobart Doctor on Bathurst Street, is already ...
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 million. Renowned for its Prosthetic and Orthotic clinical services, OAPL ...
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 rural hospitals grappling with high workloads and funding constraints, supporting ...
In a strategic move to revolutionise aged care dining experiences and bolster residents’ well-being, the Albanese Government is rolling out a free training program aimed at empowering aged care cooks and chefs. With a substantial ...
Aged-care funding is again on the agenda, with the latest Intergenerational Report predicting Australia’s aged population will triple over the next 40 years. As a community, we will need to spend more on aged care ...
In the realm of aged care, the pursuit of person-centred care remains a steadfast goal, yet is often met with the complex challenge of achieving it efficiently. Resparke is reshaping the landscape with innovative solutions. ...
Engaging in unhealthy lifestyles such as physical inactivity, smoking, poor diet, and sleep disorders during the ages of 60 to 64 is associated with more than double the risk of admission to aged care, according ...