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Young and old still at risk scalds and burns

Fifteen elderly people died and more than 400 were treated for burn and scald injuries in Victorian hospitals over two years, a new Monash University Accident Research Centre report has revealed.

21 Jun 2004

Cognitive decline can occur before chemotherapy treatment

In a series of studies in breast cancer patients, researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have confirmed the presence of “chemobrain” after chemotherapy treatment – but they also discovered that a significant portion of patients have cognitive declines even before chemotherapy.

21 Jun 2004

New eye-tracking device

The newest research device at The William and Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation looks more like something out of a science fiction movie than a tool for discovering learning patterns.

21 Jun 2004

Australian GPs get advice on reaching a fair deal

Reaching a fair deal – The RACGP Employment Kit, was launched in Brisbane today at the Second Joint Conference of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian Association of Practice Managers (AAPM).

21 Jun 2004

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, a rapid, targeted, drug-free treatment option for depression

Initial results from a pilot study conducted by HMRI researchers based at the University of Newcastle suggest that there is an unmet treatment need for people suffering from depression and co-existing drug and alcohol problems.

21 Jun 2004

Social class and race have a major impact on people's chances of entering the medical profession

In a new report, 'The Demography of Medical Schools', the BMA reveals marked differences in medical school acceptance rates between ethnic groups and social classes, and calls for action to ensure that no discrimination is taking place.

21 Jun 2004

Ugandans highly knowledgeable about HIV vaccine and willing to participate in future trials

A majority of Ugandan study participants are familiar with the benefits of vaccines and are willing to participate in future HIV-preventive vaccine trails

20 Jun 2004

Urgent action needed across Europe to tackle childhood disease related to environmental conditions

Authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET are calling for urgent governmental action across Europe to tackle childhood disease and deaths associated with poor environmental conditions in Europe.

17 Jun 2004

27 per cent of HIV positive gay and bisexual men may not know they are infected

Up to 27 per cent of gay and bisexual men in Ontario who are HIV positive may not know they are infected, says a University of Toronto study.

17 Jun 2004

Bid to reduce the number of injuries among children in Australia

The University of Ballarat, Australia and WorkSafe K.I.D.S. have joined forces in a bid to reduce the number of injuries among children in Australia by improving child safety education in schools.

17 Jun 2004

Australian researchers have identified the hormone DHEAS as a new marker of low libido in women under 45 years

Researchers at the Australian based Jean Hailes Foundation are addressing the complex role of hormones. Their aim is to understand what is normal and whether women may benefit from therapy. In one of the world’s most comprehensive studies into women’s health and hormones researchers looked at 1423 randomly selected women aged 18-75.

17 Jun 2004

Health of all Australians is the big loser in the Government’s Energy White Paper

Dr Glasson said the failure of the Government to set out a long-term target to cut greenhouse emissions and to boost Australia’s renewable energy production is disappointing, especially its implication for human health.

17 Jun 2004

Statement on the legislation to double the funding for Alzheimer’s research

Sheldon Goldberg, president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association issued the following statement today on the legislation to double the funding for Alzheimer’s research at the National Institutes of Health

16 Jun 2004

Couples with higher education and earnings more likely to marry

Both economic and interpersonal factors play a role in the likelihood that unwed parents will marry by their child's first birthday, according to an article published in the latest issue of the journal Demography.

16 Jun 2004

The American Medical Association has moved forward in its fight against obesity

The American Medical Association (AMA) moved forward in its fight against obesity, adopting several new policies to help combat the nation's growing problem with obesity and unhealthy eating. The policies address a number of issues, including the role of racial and ethnic disparities in obesity.

16 Jun 2004

Heart attack patients are discharged without evidenced-based, guideline recommended, life-prolonging therapies

Heart attack care is more likely to match recommended guidelines when health care providers use standardized forms and other reminders, and institutional systems reinforce goals for treatment and patient lifestyles, according to a new study in the June 16, 2004 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

16 Jun 2004

Lower rates of sudden death among women may be related to gender differences in heart arrhythmias

Lower rates of sudden death among women may be related to gender differences in heart arrhythmias, rather than to other heart disease factors or treatments, hypertension, diabetes or other measured variables, according to a new study in the June 16, 2004 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

16 Jun 2004

Education News and Research

Young and old still at risk scalds and burns

Cognitive decline can occur before chemotherapy treatment

New eye-tracking device

Australian GPs get advice on reaching a fair deal

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, a rapid, targeted, drug-free treatment option for depression

Social class and race have a major impact on people's chances of entering the medical profession

Ugandans highly knowledgeable about HIV vaccine and willing to participate in future trials

Urgent action needed across Europe to tackle childhood disease related to environmental conditions

27 per cent of HIV positive gay and bisexual men may not know they are infected

Bid to reduce the number of injuries among children in Australia

Australian researchers have identified the hormone DHEAS as a new marker of low libido in women under 45 years

Health of all Australians is the big loser in the Government’s Energy White Paper

Statement on the legislation to double the funding for Alzheimer’s research

Couples with higher education and earnings more likely to marry

The American Medical Association has moved forward in its fight against obesity

Heart attack patients are discharged without evidenced-based, guideline recommended, life-prolonging therapies

Lower rates of sudden death among women may be related to gender differences in heart arrhythmias

Obesity must be acknowledged as a disease

Joint initiative to tackle cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke

Cyberonics announces two new Phase IV epilepsy studies

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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