Diabetes diagnosis affects mental state in kids 10 May 2012 0 comments Many children with diabetes have an impaired or borderline mental state within 24 hours of being diagnosed, Australian research finds.
Top doctors given stamp of approval 12 Apr 2012 0 comments The faces of some Australia’s top doctor will soon be plastered across the country’s post as part of a new stamp collection.
iPads help doctors with busy workload 21 Mar 2012 0 comments The use of iPads in hospitals can help busy doctors work more efficiently and reduce delays in patient care, new research suggests.
"Appalling gap" in osteoporotic fracture care 24 Nov 2011 0 comments The health system is failing to manage patients with osteoporotic fractures and there is no excuse not to try and close the “appalling gap”, says a leading endocrinologist.
Low testosterone linked to heart disease 4 Nov 2011 0 comments Low levels of testosterone may raise men’s risk of dying from heart disease, an Australian study has found.
Roxon rejects plea for bone screening 3 Mar 2011 0 comments Health Minister Nicola Roxon has rejected a call for all Australian women reaching menopause to be able to access screening for osteoporosis.
Endocrinologist says HRT cancer risk overstated 30 Sep 2010 0 comments A leading endocrinologist declared "HRT is not breast cancer" this week in the ongoing debate over the risks associated with the therapy for postmenopausal symptoms.