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Australia will be healthier if 96,000 Primary Health Care nurses are better utilised On Primary Health Care Nurses Day, APNA Workforce Survey data shows almost one third of primary healthcare (PHC) nurses (31%) in Australia are still unable to work to their full scope of practice. The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is calling on policymakers to better utilise nurses, the largest workforce in PHC, as they reform the health system. Nurses are safe, highly skilled, regulated and trusted. Its time our health system allowed them to use their full skills and experience to improve the health of…
Time and date of Release: 3.45pm on February 07 2024 Fire and Rescue NSW has hosted a special Chinese Lion dancing ceremony to welcome prosperity and happiness during the services 140th year. With the Lunar New Year festivities starting on Saturday 10th March, FRNSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, and other firefighters welcomed the performance in the stations engine bays by the Chinese Youth League Lion and Dragon dance troupe. The procession through number one station, City of Sydney, Australias busiest, aims to promote good fortune and ward off any evil spirits. The Lion Dance is one of the most important traditions of…
A study into the social response of M?ori during the COVID-19 pandemic has found the interconnectedness of Indigenous communities could be key to developing greater and more effective public health policies. The study by Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Auckland University of Technology focused on how members of a remote hap? (sub-tribe) from Ng?ti Kahungunu, a tribe along the East Coast of the North Island, maintained connectedness during and after COVID-19 through a scoping review and series of interviews. The scoping review and interviews highlighted how M?ori overcame issues raised by COVID-19 such as the digital divide, cultural isolation and…
Australian researchers have worked out how to fix a defect that causes lupus, and hope their world-first discovery will offer effective long-term treatment. Published in Nature Communications, the Monash University-led study found a way to reprogram the defective cells of lupus patients with protective molecules from healthy people. Using human cells, the new treatment restores the protective side of the immune system that prevents autoimmunity, which is when the immune system attacks its own cells. The findings relate to the autoimmune disease lupus, a debilitating disease with no cure and limited treatments. But researchers hope this new method, developed in test tubes…
6 February 2024 Sydney, Australia – Scripting history as the first Indian International jewellery brand to begin operations in Australia, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 6th largest jewellery retailer globally, has officially opened their new showroom in Sydney, Australia. The showroom marks Malabar Gold & Diamonds expansion into the 13th country, joining over 340 showrooms in Australia, India, North America, Middle East, Asia, and Europe. The showroom was inaugurated by Australian cricketer Brett Lee in the presence of Mr. Shamlal Ahamed, MD International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Mr. Asher O, MD India Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds;…
Jaipur, Feb 2 (IANS) In a historic and breathtaking display, the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) treated around 20,000 people, including school children, in Rajasthan’s Bikaner to a spectacular aerial show. As part of showcasing the prowess of the IAF and its contribution in nation building, an “Air Awareness Campaign” was organised by it on Thursday. The unique nine aircraft formation aerobatics team of the IAF, SKAT, performed a thrilling display, flying in various formations and performing aerobatic manoeuvres during the campaign. At present, the team is led by Group Captain G.S. Dhillon, a…
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) While Type 2 diabetes is associated with increased risk of kidney stones, some forms of treatment for this condition may also have the benefit of lowering risk of kidney stones, according to a study. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital in the US found that there was an association between the use of sodium-glucose contratransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and a lower risk of developing kidney stones. The study, reported in JAMA Internal Medicine, included data from three nationwide databases in the US of patients with Type 2 diabetes who were seen…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The International Court of Justice has asked Israel to take measures to prevent any acts that would constitute a genocide in Gaza. China supported the UN court’s interim and non-binding ruling in the case brought by South Africa. Israel has rejected the latter’s allegations. Since the war started with Hamas attacks on Israel over three months ago, at least 1,200 Israelis and more than 26,000 Palestinians have been killed; more than 130 hostages remain in Gaza; and most Gazans are internally displaced. Analysts say China’s statements on and diplomatic visits to the Middle East show…
Washington, Feb 1 (IANS) The Joe Biden administration notified the US Congress on Thursday of the proposed sale of 31 MQ-9B HALE armed drones, clearing a period of informal review that had raised concerns of the deal being in some kind of jeopardy. Congress now has 30 days to either greenlight the deal by doing nothing, or reject it through a congressional vote. There is no attempt to put a hold on it yet, but as a person familiar with the development said, The clock starts now. The notification by the US State Departments Defense Security Cooperation Agency has come…
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) Spending more time on social media may increase your risk of inflammation over time, harming mental health, according to a study. The results published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research raise interesting questions about the nature of social media use and what might be driving a relationship that could be contributing to an alarming range of physical and mental health problems. “The results showed that the amount of social media use — assessed objectively by a screen-time app — was not only associated with higher inflammation at a single time point, but also increased…