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Many Factors To Consider In Getting Treatment Right For ADHD
( Australian Prescriber 13-Oct-08 )
The quality of a child's relationships and their diet are now known to be minor risk factors implicated in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Biological factors, including genetics, remain the most significant factor, however, so they must all be considered before treatment can begin.
Obese Aussies Risk Losing Their Feet
( AAP MediaNet 13-Oct-08 )
Shocking Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows that as many as 72% of middle-aged Australian men and 58% of middle-aged women are now obese or overweight.
One Third Of Aussies Risking Blindness
( Mendleson Communication 13-Oct-08 )
Around 7 million Australians could be at risk of blindness or vision impairment because they don't know the basic facts about their eyes.
National 'Epilepsy: Top of Mind' Symposium
( HREOC 13-Oct-08 )
Epilepsy Action, Australia is holding a national consumer symposium entitled Epilepsy: Top of Mind for people living with or affected by epilepsy. The symposium to be held on 8 November 2008 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.
Young Adults Given Cause To Rethink Risky Sex
( AAP MediaNet 13-Oct-08 )
The 'Safe Sex. No regrets.' campaign responds to rising rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among 18-35 yr olds.
Good Will Week Supports The ChildrenÂ’s Medical Research Institute
( CMRI 13-Oct-08 )
The Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) has been selected as the charity partner for Good Will Week: 19-25 October, 2008. Public Trustee NSW will donate $1 to the CMRI for every Will made with them before October 2009.
Fearnley Defends Title In Chicago Marathon
( APC 13-Oct-08 )
Less than a month after his stunning victory in the Paralympic Games marathon in Beijing, Australian Kurt Fearnley surged to a resounding win to defend his Chicago Marathon title overnight.
The Eyes Have It - Concerns About Ophthalmic Medications
( MJA 13-Oct-08 )
Topical ophthalmic medications have the potential to cause significant systemic side effects and to seriously interact with oral medications, according to an editorial in the 6 October issue of the Medical Journal of Australia.
Government Adds A Smokescreen To Health Debate
( AMA 13-Oct-08 )
AMA President Dr Rosanna Capolingua today agreed with Health Minister Nicola Roxon's call for patients to be made fully aware of all charges where possible prior to agreeing to medical services.
Rawlinson Makes Her Comeback At The AIS
( AIS 13-Oct-08 )
Dual 400m hurdles world champion Jana Rawlinson took to her new home track at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) today, announcing that she would base herself at the AIS and in Europe in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympics.
Concern Over Central Catheter Use
( NSWHealth 13-Oct-08 )
NSW Health has temporarily suspended the use of one type of peripherally-inserted Central Venous Catheter (PICC), following the issue of an advice on the product from the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Nursing Home Under Sanction In Glen Innes NSW
( DoHA 8-Oct-08 )
On October 3rd, the Department of Health and Ageing placed Glenwood Gardens - a nursing home in the NSW New England Highlands - under sanction.
Senator McLucas Opens 11th Transplant Games
( DoHA 7-Oct-08 )
More than 600 people from Australia and overseas will take part in the 11th Australian Transplant Games, which were opened in Perth today by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Jan McLucas.
UQ Guest Speaker Brings Music To The Ears
( UQ 7-Oct-08 )
Professor Graeme Clark, the pioneer of the multiple-channel cochlear implant (bionic ear), will speak at the UQ Medical Society's ES Meyers Memorial Lecture on Friday, October 10.
Pigs Tell Humans What's Good For Them
( UQ 7-Oct-08 )
New facilities located at UQ's Gatton Campus will help researchers determine why some foods are better for us than others.
Pharmacists Support Calls For Publicly Funded Weight-loss Programs
( PSA 7-Oct-08 )
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has supported calls for publicly funded weight-loss programs to be made available to all Australians.
New NICS Fellowship Leaders In Health Care
( NHMRC 7-Oct-08 )
Six new leaders in Australian health care celebrated the completion of their NICS Fellowships at a ceremony held Tuesday 30 September in Melbourne, benefiting areas as diverse as cancer pain, heart failure, falls and blood clot prevention.
Consultation On A National Arts And Disability Strategy
( Julia Farr 7-Oct-08 )
Work is underway on the development of a National Arts and Disability
Strategy, following a Federal Labor election commitment to improve the
participation of people with disability in the arts.
Paralympian Of The Year Awards
( APC 7-Oct-08 )
Following the thrills, drama and excitement of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, it's time to acknowledge the spectacular results of our Australian Paralympic Team.
Solarium Regulation in the Spotlight
( MJA 7-Oct-08 )
Australian media coverage of Clare Oliver’s campaign against solarium tanning was full of mixed messages and missed opportunities, according to an article in the latest issue of the Medical Journal of Australia.