One in four have prostate cancer

More than one in four men over 50 have apparently undiagnosed invasive cancer of the prostate gland, a study of cadavers by Sydney University researchers has suggested.

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E-prescribing for nursing homes

A new system, eWebstercare that allows electronic ordering of medicines for aged care facilities and messaging between GPs, nursing homes and pharmacists has been launched by Webstercare.

Medical regulation bill for NSW

NSW will retain its Health Care Complaints Commission and state based board structure, under a new Health Practitioner Regulation Bill passed yesterday, the AMA says.

Older mothers trend reversed

The average age at which Australian women have their first child has plateaued out at 30.7 years, new statistics show. After increasing steadily since the 1960s, the increases in average age of mothers appear to have slowed or halted, says the ABS.