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Aussies are ignoring optometrist prescriptions at a concerning rate with a recent study suggesting that 18 per cent of people are not proceeding with an optical prescription or following through with treatment because of cost. The findings may also suggest that some Australians may be unaware of what is covered under Medicare with 21 per … Continued
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Centenary Institute researcher Dr Alex Cole has been awarded a $100,000 Ramaciotti Health Investment Grant to support his research into improving the safety and precision of gene therapy treatments. Dr Cole’s work is focused on developing a ‘humanised’ and ‘tunable’ gene control system that offers more precise control over therapeutic protein production. This new … Continued
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Palliative Care Australia (PCA) is urging the Australian Parliament to pass the much-anticipated Aged Care Bill as a central component of Australia’s ongoing aged care reforms. “It’s time we finalise this important step in Australia’s health and aged care reform agenda. Getting it done will be one of my key messages when I address the Senate … Continued
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The rapidly growing care economy now employs 15% of working Australians and its recent growth has lowered measures of the nation’s productivity, new research by the e61 Institute has found. With the NDIS and population ageing increasing demand for care, the sector has grown dramatically since 2010 when it took up 10% of the … Continued
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The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is urging the Federal Government to provide more support for Australians needing mental health care, on World Mental Health Day. The theme for this year’s World Health Organisation (WHO) World Mental Health Day is “Mental Health at Work”. RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins said: “GPs are on the … Continued
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Report unveils hidden cost of Alzheimer’s disease, cases to double by 20501 1.2 million Australians will have Alzheimer’s disease by 2050, with an economic impact of $17 billion1-3 50,000 Australians with Alzheimer’s disease currently wish to work but are unable to, contributing to $3.7 billion in lost productivity every year1 Report highlights hope … Continued
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Researchers have spent three years developing an accessible, at-home intervention for people with nerve pain from spinal cord injury. Scientists from UNSW Sydney have developed an interactive software which could be used to help people who are experiencing neuropathic pain – also known as nerve pain – as a result of spinal cord injury (SCI). … Continued
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Today (10 October) is World Sight Day and Children’s Eye Health is the theme. We are in the grips of a ‘myopia epidemic’: more than 20 per cent of Australians have myopia or short-sightedness, tipped to rise to 50 per cent by 2050. The condition typically develops during school years and, in severe cases, can lead … Continued
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Ahead of Global Climate Change Week 2024 (14-18 October), the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is today releasing its new White Paper: The Nursing Response to the Climate Emergency (2024). Among a suite of recommendations, ACN is calling for a review of how health services are provided in climate emergencies, including acknowledgement and incorporation … Continued
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Mr Dustin Haines is a leading healthcare executive with over 25 years’ experience in commercialising innovative therapies Mr Haines is based in the US and will spearhead the Company’s stated commercialisation and sales strategy, while pursuing expansion opportunities Most recently, Mr Haines was VP & General Manager of Gilead Sciences, Asia, Middle East, Turkey and Russia (NASDAQ: … Continued
