Health must be priority for new PM: AMA
Health must be a priority for the new Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Australian Medical Association has said in congratulating Malcolm Turnbull on his election last night. “Poor health policy …
40% trust wellbeing apps… but should they?
A new survey from VicHealth shows two in five Victorians trust health and wellbeing apps for information about being healthy despite a new guide showing many may be ineffective. VicHealth …
Australia on cusp of healthcare change: Robert Lippiatt
Australia is on the cusp of a generational change in healthcare policy, driven by powerful external forces making governments rethink the way healthcare services are delivered, says Robert Lippiatt, Convenor …
Stakeholders call for action on alcohol promotion
Federal Members of Parliament from all parties and health groups called for legislation on alcohol promotion after the Alcohol Advertising Review Board 2014-15 Annual Report was released in Canberra today, …
Proton pump inhibitors linked to bone health risk
Researchers are urging caution in prescribing proton pump inhibitors, one of the world’s most commonly-issued drug groups, citing links to increased fracture risks in older Australian women. University of Queensland …
HIV diagnoses stabilise, treatment uptake strong
New figures released by the Kirby Institute from its 2015 Annual Surveillance Report indicate that in 2014, HIV diagnoses in Australia remained stable, following a sharp rise in 2012. Australia …
Mindfulness improves pharmacy practice: Craig Hassed
Mindfulness can make a huge difference to pharmacy practice, says Dr Craig Hassed, senior lecturer, department of general practice, Monash University. Monash University pharmacy and medicine students undertake a mandatory …
Hepatitis C patients growing sicker waiting for PBS subsidy
Nearly 3000 Australians with hepatitis C have progressed to severe liver disease in the last year, as thousands continue to wait for affordable access to curative medicines recommended for a …
Does the Western diet affect the brain?
New research has shown for the first time that the part of the brain used for learning, memory and mental health is smaller in people with unhealthy diets (a Western …
Vale John Morgan, pioneering pharmacist
Victorian pharmacist John Morgan, a pioneer of now-mainstream pharmacy concepts such as forward pharmacy, has passed away at the age of 79. Morgan helped pioneer medication reviews, collaborative practice with …
Greens demand action on medicinal cannabis
The Greens are reiterating calls for the Abbott government to bring medicinal cannabis legislation to a vote, in light of the Victorian Law Reform Commission’s recommendation that the State Government …
Australians missing out on safe complementary ingredients: Gibson
Complementary Medicines Australia has welcomed the TGA’s announcement of approval of 10 new ingredients that have been assessed as suitable for use in listed medicines. “We welcome this streamlining of …