Canberra’s Federal Government Faces Accusations
When the Commonwealth funds 60% of the health expenditure in the states and only 40% in the Territory, it becomes quite concerning for the department.
Latitude and UV-B Exposure Most Likely to Trigger Allergy and Asthma Risk
A recent research has indicated that those who are residing near the equator are under the impact of an escalated risk of hay fever, food allergy and skin sensitization to house dust mites (HDM) and molds. It has been confirmed that these individuals face a considerable 28% high risk for hay fever, and 34% increased risk of food allergy, while dust allergy risk stands at 41%.
TGA Issues Safety Advisory on Diane-35
A recent report has confirmed that the Therapeutic Good Administration (TGA) has sent a safety advisory on Diane-35 and its generics. It was done after the French medicines agency (ANSM) went ahead to impose ban on the same.
Women Urged to Undergo Cervical Screening Tests
According to Pap Screen Victoria, Australian women fail to get themselves screened in Victoria though Australia registers lowest cervical mortality rates. They have attributed this ignorance to lack of knowledge and education.
The statistics say that 80% of women diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2011 never had a pap test. Some who have applied for the one do not visit the screen tests frequently.
Experts Call for Stronger Regulations on Dietary Supplements
A recent report has suggested tougher regulations for dietary supplements. It has been clearly mentioned in the Journal of Nutrition Health and Aging after Australian experts discovered some glaring differences in vitamin-D levels as compared to what was mentioned on the labels of the products.
Non-Helmet Cyclists Tend to Take More Risks: NSW Study
According to researchers from Sydney, cyclists without helmet tend to take more risks. A study conducted on 6,700 bikers who banged into motorcyclists drew these conclusions.
The researchers said that the finding of the experiment bolsters the compulsory helmet rules that prevail in Australia. According to them, evidence shows that helmets reduce chances of injury.
Quantum Physics in Microscope
Convergence of fields for quantum physics and biology has come up with a new microscope. Its inventors have said that the microscope has the potential of opening new avenues to resolve the mystery of living cells.
In collaboration between The University of Queensland and the Australian National University, team of experts says that the basic components of life can be understood easily through this microscope.
Governments Decide Dental Funding Injection
After several other medical fields, now its turn to reduce the waiting times in the public dental system and so has the Commonwealth and ACT governments recently announced new funding into the service.
According to the health officials, the dental services operated by ACT serves low income earners, pensioners and children but they have noticed that the waiting time for the non-urgent work is 12 months in the department.
Smoking Ban to Go Statewide?
Government has indicated strict ban on public smoking soon, to which, café owners opposed initially but now they seem to support the ban but with a condition.
The latest news coming in the case is talking about the support that has been recently granted by the café owners in Monash to the advised public smoking ban in the city but they have kept a condition before the government that says that the state will follow the suit.
Federal and State Health Ministers At Daggers Drawn
A recent report has uncovered that the Victorian health funding crisis going on since some time has yet not been solved by federal and state health ministers.
It has been found that the scenario is the same i. e. ministers of both the parties have been accusing each other in the protracted face-off. This is why they have shown failure while entering into a settlement of the crisis.
Amid Financial Crunch Vic Hospital Gets New Surgery Theaters
There has been so much talked about funding cuts Victorian Hospitals have been facing of late, but in a recent announcement, it has been claimed that new elective surgery theatres have been started at Austin Health.
Good Day for Australian Markets; ASX Touches 22-month High
Australian market continued upside movement on Friday. The stock market has touched 22-month high in today’s session as higher investor sentiment led to buying in major stocks. At Friday’s close, AXS200 was higher by 42 points at 4921.
New Research Centers to Study Cause of Increasing Suicide Cases
Two new research centers in Sydney, Australia, has been launched by federal Mental Health Minister Mark Butler and Health Minister Tanya Plibersek, which aims at curbing the suicide cases, mental health cases and substance abuse increasing in the country.
Audit Claims, Clinical Management Issues Likely Caused Hundreds of Deaths
Some 10,000 deaths were reported to an audit conducted recently by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. The audit reached the conclusion, disappointingly, that the deaths of more than 400 surgery patients that took place were actually preventable.
Fiona Bull Suggests Recalibration of Urban Development
Obesity is a condition that becomes difficult to defeat even after a number of potential efforts. The condition encircles in it a large count of fatal diseases such as high BP, diabetes and heart illnesses. It is the reason why a Davos economic summit held this month discussed the issue.
NSW Health’s Shocking Figures Jolt Alcohol Campaign
It seems the state government campaign in the name of `Know When to Say When' has not been able to educate people to drink wisely. As much as $1.4 million has been added in the drive, started over the Australia Day weekend.
Ita Receives 2013's Australian of the Year Award
Recent news confirmed that Ita Buttrose has been chosen as 2013's Australian of the Year. It was due to her exceptional contribution in the field of health care issues, besides adding her expertise in the field of publishing and media issues.
It was last night that she was awarded by Prime Minister Julia Gillard during a ceremony in front of Parliament House. Her two children reportedly witnessed the event.