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AMA asks what intervention aims to achieve
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The Australian Medical Association says serious modifications need to be made to health initiatives in the Commonwealth's intervention.
Investigations continuing into Haneef, colleague: police
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The Australian Federal Police says an investigation into former Gold Coast doctors Mohamed Haneef and Asif Ali is ongoing.
Medical school hopes to entice students to stay in the NT
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The Northern Territory Medical School hopes students who train this year in Katherine and Alice Springs will stay to practice in the Territory after they graduate.
New hearing test available over the phone
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A new hearing test is now available to all Australians using a 24 hour toll-free telephone number.
Mersey ICU not sustainable: Giddings
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The Tasmanian Health Minister, Lara Giddings says she would be surprised if a Commonwealth review of critical care services at the Mersey Hospital found they were feasible.
Board stands by drinking doctor's suspension
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The New South Wales Medical Board is sticking by its suspension of a Griffith doctor, in southern NSW, despite health professionals calling for the decision to be overturned.
No mining in sanctuaries, urge Greens
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South Australian Greens MP Mark Parnell says the mining company Marathon Resources should lose its exploration licence if it has contaminated the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the Flinders Ranges of SA.
Qld Health keen to have Haneef back
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Queensland Health has already approached Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef about coming back to work in one of the state's hospitals.
'Epidemic potential' if dengue-like virus enters Qld
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An infectious diseases expert says an exotic mosquito-borne virus could enter Australia through north Queensland.
Contamination probe at outback uranium site
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Alleged environmental contamination at the Mount Gee uranium deposit in the far north of South Australia is being investigated by the SA Government and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
Warning letters on bore contamination
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The Health Department says contamination of bore water in Adelaide's western suburbs is restricted to seven registered bores.
McGinty unveils plan to improve maternity services
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The State Government has announced plans to improve maternity services in Western Australia as the number of babies born in the state continues to rise.
More funds for elective surgery
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The Victorian Government has announced an extra $25-million to help reduce elective surgery waiting lists.
Psych ward death investigation delays
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The Tasmanian health department's investigation into a death in Launceston's psychiatric ward may be delayed until next month.
Boost to surf lifesaving patrols
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South Australian surf lifesaving patrols have received a boost after several recent drownings on the state's beaches.
Under-18 solarium ban expected
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Work has begun on a set of national regulations for the solarium and tanning industry that are expected to include a ban on under 18s in solariums and compulsory health warnings.
Study tracks stress disorder in US combat troops
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About 9 per cent of United States troops who have performed combat duty in Iraq and Afghanistan report experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a study led by Defence Department researchers.
Academic fears spread of mozzie-borne disease
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A university academic says an exotic mosquito-borne disease affecting South-East Asian countries could spread into Australia via tourists.
More doctors, not more money to fix waiting lists: Surgeons
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Surgeons say an $8 million funding boost to reduce elective surgery waiting lists in Tasmania will achieve little.
Oppose human embryo cloning: Bernardi
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The South Australian Liberal Senator, Cory Bernardi, has written to State MPs urging them to oppose legislation to allow the cloning of human embryos for medical research.
More regulation sought for indoor tanning industry
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A Gold Coast lawyer says the indoor tanning industry needs more regulation.
Qld inspect ambulances amid door fears
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The Queensland Government has ordered an inspection of a fleet of new ambulances amid Opposition concerns over a possible design flaw.
US approves cloned meat
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The US food health authority has approved the sale of meat and milk from cloned livestock, declaring that the controversial products are as safe to eat as those from normal animals.
Millions seek shots in Brazil yellow fever scare
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Brazilian officials have confirmed a third person has died of yellow fever this year, as millions of people fearing a resurgence of the deadly disease line up at hospitals and clinics to get vaccinated.
Nurses should also get cash for persistence: ANF
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Tasmania's nursing union is calling on the Federal Government to provide incentives for nurses to remain in the profession.
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