What kills Australians?
Coronary heart disease was a factor in one in five deaths in Australians in 2022, according to new data. Read More...
CVD
Put the protein powder down?
High protein intake is common in western societies and is often promoted as part of a healthy lifestyle; however, amino-acid-mediated mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signalling in macrophages has been implicated in the pathogenesis of ischaemic cardiovascular disease. Read More...
Juggling renal and CVD management
It has been repeatedly demonstrated that patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) than the general population. They also experience more severe CVD. The risks escalate as stages of CKD advance. Read More...
October 2007
Payout for "hostile" medico's sacking
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has recommended that Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) apologise and pay compensation to Dr Julie Copeman for terminating her employment at a Perth clinic in 2004, allegedly for lobbying about colleagues' workplace conditions as an AMA rep. They found DYHS was frustrated that Dr Copeman had discussed her colleagues' complaints in a forceful, open manner that was "interpreted as being hostile". The Commission recommended DYHS pay Dr Copeman $76,185 compensation for emotional hurt and lost income.
Primary scuttle Symbion/Healthscope merger
Primary Health Care has used its recently acquired 20% stake in Symbion to scuttle the long-expected Symbion/Healthscope merger. Although 99.2% of voters (representing 73.9 % of total shares) were in favour, the requirement to meet a share vote of 75% was stymied by Primary. Healthscope and Symbion are now "discussing other options".
Addiction Medicine fellowships
Tony Abbott has signed off on Addiction Medicine being recognised as a specialty...
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