Iasp Sponsors Global Year Against Acute Pain




18th October 2010 -
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The Global Year Against Acute Pain launches today, focusing attention on a widely under-assessed and undertreated pain that affects most people throughout their lives.
Supporting Women With Secondary Breast Cancer




15th October 2010 -
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A booklet which provides guidance on how to conduct important and often difficult conversations around palliative care for women whose breast cancer has spread, was launched today by Nicola Roxon, the Minister for Health and Ageing, at the Pink Ribbon Lunch in Melbourne.
Aussies Urged To Brush Up On Spine Health Knowledge




15th October 2010 -
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Saturday October 16 is World Spine Day and the Chiropractors' Association of Australia (CAA) is urging Australians to brush up on their spine health knowledge.
New Aihw Report: A Snapshot Of Arthritis In Australia 2010




15th October 2010 -
Views: 1433
More than 3.1 million Australians were estimated to be affected by arthritis in 2007–08,
according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Rural Doctor Drought Needs Youth Fix




14th October 2010 -
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Australia's rural doctor shortage has to be tackled head-on by convincing more junior medicos to pursue careers in the bush, according to Rural Health Workforce Australia CEO Dr Kim Webber.