The growth in numbers of culturally and linguistically diverse students entering nursing programs in Australia presents challenges for academic and clinical staff. And most importantly the students themselves, writes Annie May. There are many reasons why overseas qualified nurses decide ...
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Vaccines need a shot in the arm
With nearly four times as many cases of measles in Australia reported in the first few weeks of 2011 alone, compared to all of 2005, trust in a decade-old fraudulent anti-vaccine report by some parents is risking everyone’s health. In ...
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Senior clinical nurses can effectively contribute to the pandemic influenza public health response. Annie May reports. On 24 April, 2009 the World Health Organisation advised of an outbreak of a new strain of flu – H1N1 Influenza 09, to become ...
More »Prevention of infectious diseases vital post-flood
Prevention of infectious diseases is vital following sudden flooding disasters, according to an infectious diseases specialist. Writing in the latest issue of Emergency Medicine Australasia, Dr Tony Allworth, director of Infectious Diseases at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, offered advice ...
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Publication and seminars to provide information on end of life decision making for people living with dementia and their families. A new publication and supporting seminar series have been developed to provide a guide for people with dementia and their ...
More »Research reveals lack of prenatal alcohol information
Mothers are not adequately aware of the dangerous effects alcohol can have on their baby, say researchers. Pregnant women are not receiving enough information from midwives and health professionals on the effects of alcohol consumption on their babies, a new ...
More »Call for global action to squash super bugs
International efforts are crucial to stem the tide of antibiotic resistant bacteria, says expert. The World Health Organisation must take a tougher stance on super bugs, according to an Australian infectious diseases expert. Professor Tim Walsh, from UQ's Centre for ...
More »Rally for Research to hit Brisbane streets
Rallies continue to gain support to put a halt to any funding cuts to medical and health research. Researchers in Brisbane will be taking part in a rally to show their support for a campaign aimed at raising awareness of ...
More »Electronic health records on track: Roxon
The government will be responsible for managing records containing only an overview of a patient's medical history, not every piece of information. The federal government is likely to manage a national database to store the summaries of electronic health records ...
More »Pregnant women at risk of Vitamin D deficiency
All pregnant women should be tested for vitamin D deficiency and those found to be deficient should be treated, experts have warned. Pregnant women with low levels of vitamin D are more likely to develop gestational diabetes, and, their babies ...
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