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On Reducing Cardiovascular Disease to a Rarity: Clinical Strategies and their Cost-Effectiveness
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:57:53 +0100 | Heart, Lung & Circulation
Prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) by management of its major risk factors is remarkably effective. Yet it remains a dominant source of morbidity, mortality and healthcare expenditure. In the 1970s and 1980s, Australia was one of the first countries in which CVD mortality decreased; but the downward trend had all but ceased in younger Australians by 2000–2004 . Recent economic analysis demonstrates that the direct cost of acute coronary syndrome events continues to rise in Australia, with an estimated expense of nearly $18 billion in 2009 . New initiatives are required to enhance the application and effectiveness of known preventive measures, particularly in primary prevention. (Source: Heart, Lung & Circulation)

Occupational exposure to asbestos in New South Wales, Australia (1970-1989): development of an asbestos task exposure matrix
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:32:12 +0100 | Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Conclusion An ASTEM has been developed which provides exposure levels for different task/product combinations. When used in conjunction with a detailed occupational history, it will improve exposure estimates of a worker's cumulative asbestos exposure. (Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine)

Integration Provides Better Health Outcomes - Pharmaceutical Society Of Australia
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100 | Health News from Medical News Today
The Government's new hospital funding package is a welcome first step in the health reform process, but will be better served when complemented through implementation of a preventive health strategy to help minimise hospitalisations, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says. National President of the PSA, Warwick Plunkett, said the Government's announcement that it will take full policy and funding responsibility for GP and primary health-care services in Australia is promising but there should be a more integrated approach which is focussed on reducing the need for hospitalisations... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Pharmacy Swine Flu Trial Moves Into Phase II - Pharmaceutical Society Of Australia
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100 | Health News from Medical News Today
The first phase of a swine flu vaccination program trial conducted in Tasmania by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the Department of Health and Human Services has proved popular with the community. Phase II of the pandemic vaccination program will now be rolled out to allow pharmacy-based clinics to support other elements of the swine flu vaccination program. During Phase I last month, more than 2500 patients were vaccinated at five pharmacies by nurse immunisers in just one week... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Report Reveals Drug Diversion Success - University Of Queensland, Australia
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100 | Health News from Medical News Today
Queensland drug-users experience significant positive outcomes from drug intervention, according to a UQ study in which almost half of the participants reduced drug use following diversionary tactics. Undertaken by School of Population Health's Queensland Alcohol and Drug Research and Education Centre (QADREC) in 2009, the study and recently released report examines the characteristics of those people who entered drug diversion, their health outcomes and drug-consumption patterns, and the outcomes of diversion... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Pharmacy Swine Flu Trial Moves Into Phase II - Pharmaceutical Society Of Australia
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100 | Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today
The first phase of a swine flu vaccination program trial conducted in Tasmania by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the Department of Health and Human Services has proved popular with the community. Phase II of the pandemic vaccination program will now be rolled out to allow pharmacy-based clinics to support other elements of the swine flu vaccination program... (Source: Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today)

Integration Provides Better Health Outcomes - Pharmaceutical Society Of Australia
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100 | Public Health News From Medical News Today
The Government's new hospital funding package is a welcome first step in the health reform process, but will be better served when complemented through implementation of a preventive health strategy to help minimise hospitalisations, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says... (Source: Public Health News From Medical News Today)

Report Reveals Drug Diversion Success - University Of Queensland, Australia
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100 | Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today
Queensland drug-users experience significant positive outcomes from drug intervention, according to a UQ study in which almost half of the participants reduced drug use following diversionary tactics... (Source: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today)

UBC scientist honored with BMJ's Junior Doctor of the Year Award
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 | EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science
(University of British Columbia) BMJ Group, publisher of the British Medical Journal, has recognized UBC Clinical Associate Prof. Evan Wood with its first annual Junior Doctor of the Year honor. Wood, a lead researcher at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/----, was selected from more than 100 nominations from Britain, Sudan, Iraq, Australia and Brazil for his research in and contribution to HIV, public health, illicit drug policy and addiction. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)