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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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retirement home
Aged Care, Aged Care
How to make the transition from Home Care to Retirement Home smooth and stress-free
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 7, 2023

Moving from home care to a retirement home can present challenges to the elderly and their families, but proper research and support can make the

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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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gender
Aged Care, Aged Care
ACWIC backs action to close gender pay gap, attract aged care workers
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 2, 2023

ACWIC supports CEDA’s call to address gender segregation in the aged care industry. The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC) has supported the call by

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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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mental
Healthcare News, Research
Govt announces $8.5 million investment in mental health support
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 31, 2023

The Albanese Government will invest $8.5 million to support those with a lived experience of mental health to shape the policies and programs that affect

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QBE
Healthcare, Healthcare News
QBE Insurance and CRI team up for service delivery innovation
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 31, 2023

The management of patients recovering from a severe injury is a complex process. Often rehabilitation requires extensive interaction between the patient, healthcare specialists, allied health

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primary
Healthcare, Healthcare News
PM announces major overhaul of medicare system to improve primary care
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 31, 2023

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has put healthcare reform at the top of his agenda with a planned overhaul of the Medicare system and improvements to

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