The Victorian Labor government will fund free dental care for primary and secondary students at government schools if it wins the next election – a move welcomed by health groups. Premier Daniel Andrews said his party would roll out 250 ...
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Chlamydia warning ahead of schoolies period
Catch a wave, not chlamydia. That’s the call from Queensland Health ahead of this year’s schoolies season. Chief health officer Dr Jeannette Young said while it is an exciting time of year for young Australians, the only thing they should ...
More »Blame game won’t solve antibiotic resistance problem: advocates
It’s time to stop the blame game and start taking antibiotic resistance seriously. NPS MedicineWise issued this warning for World Antibiotic Awareness Week. Medical adviser and GP Dr Jeannie Yoo said antibiotics are a precious – and limited – resource. “Rather ...
More »New anaphylaxis alert scheme for Victorian hospitals
Victorian hospitals will now be charged with reporting cases of potentially fatal anaphylaxis to the state’s health department. The new scheme, which came into effect on 1 November, was set up in response to the death of a 10-year-old boy ...
More »Beware of work-creep: the home habits bad for job recovery
“I will just reply to this email.” Health care professionals have likely found themselves saying this in their head or to a loved one but a new study has warned that continuing to work after hours affects productivity, sleep and ...
More »New nurse fob watch gets gong
Nurses using an award-winning fob watch would be able to access their Apple data should it hit the market. The Smart Fob watch, designed by Bachelor of Nursing student Jordan Kidd, was the winning idea at Murdoch University’s 2018 Young ...
More »Why dry mouth in the elderly is hard to identify, but can’t be ignored
In Australia, our population is ageing. In order to support our overall health, this means we need our teeth and mouth to remain healthy for much longer. There are many oral health issues that can particularly impact the aged and ...
More »Make publication of aged care staffing levels law: ANMF
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) will today reiterate its support for a Bill that would make it compulsory for aged care providers to publicly disclose staffing levels. The Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport will also ...
More »Boosting energy for tube-fed patients: lingering question answered
Does swapping out current tube-fed formulas with an energy-enriched option lift survival rates among critically ill patients? This was “one of the most important unanswered questions” in the field of critical care nutrition, Monash University’s Dr Emma Ridley said. Ridley, ...
More »University, union partner to tackle mental health nurse shortage
The university and nursing sectors have teamed up to boost the number of mental health nurses in South Australia. Flinders University and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (SA Branch) joined forces to tackle statistics showing the state is set ...
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