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Self-help 'makes you feel worse'
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:06:55 -0000
Bridget Jones is not alone in turning to self-help mantras to boost her spirits, but a study warns they may have the opposite effect.
WHO warns swine flu 'unstoppable'
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:00:11 -0000
The UN's top health official tells a swine flu forum in Mexico that the spread of the virus worldwide is now unstoppable.
Solo life ups gene dementia risk
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:25:24 -0000
People who have a gene flaw and live alone in middle-age are at highest risk of developing dementia, a study suggests.
Flu risk for indigenous peoples
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:03:27 -0000
Indigenous peoples, such as Aborigines and Native Americans, have a higher risk from swine flu, experts warn.
Four pints 'increase health risk'
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:01:55 -0000
Men who drink four pints of beer a week could be increasing their lifetime risk of needing hospital treatment, a study says.
Warning over fake Tamiflu sales
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:25:56 -0000
People should not buy anti-flu drug Tamiflu over the internet without a prescription, experts warn.

NYT > Health

Patient Money: For a Frugal Dieter, Weight Loss on a Sliding Scale
By LESLEY ALDERMAN Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:42:07 -0000
A dieter’s commitment to weight loss can sometimes be linked to how much money he or she is willing to spend.
Global Update: Tuberculosis: TB Vaccine Too Dangerous for Babies With AIDS Virus, Study Says
By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:40:26 -0000
A common tuberculosis vaccine is too risky to give to those born infected with the AIDS virus, says a new study published by the World Health Organization.

CNN.com - Health

Police: Hospital worker swiped shots, spread hep C
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:18:42 -0400
A former hospital employee may have exposed hundreds or thousands of surgical patients to hepatitis C when she replaced clean needles filled with the powerful painkiller fentanyl with her own dirty needles filled with saline solution.

 

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Bedford Medical Clinic - Early diagnosis of skin cancer means fewer surgical procedures. Adelaide clinic offers simple, painless computerised examination of suspect moles and lumps.
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Canberra Hospital (Medical Imaging Department) - Site includes, news, library, specialists services, research and educational information. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

Cape Hawke Community Private Hospital - General information on this Forster hospital.

Flinders Medical Centre - FMC is a teaching hospital affiliated with the Flinders University.
Meta Description: [ The home page for the Flinders Medical Centre, a public teaching hospital and medical school, co-located with Flinders University and the Flinders Private Hospital. The Flinders Medical Centre Foundation is the fundraising arm of the hospital. ]

Glenelg Community Hospital - A non profit private community hospital catering for acute surgical and medical patients, including antenatal and postnatal illness. Day surgery facilities are also available.

Hawkesbury District Health Service - Provides health care to the Hawkesbury community through hospital inpatient services, day surgery, accident and emergency care, maternity services, and a wide range of community health services.
Meta Description: [ HDHS: A health care facility providing integrated hospital and community health services. ]

500 Lady Davidson Hospital - A private rehabilitation hospital located in Sydney, Australia. It specialises in geriatrics, palliative care, cardiac, post surgical and stroke rehabilitation.

Liverpool Hospital - Hospital profile, information on the clinical school, departments, a photo tour and social facilities. Located in Sydney.

Martaville Medical Centre - Details about the practice, facilities, historical background and contact details. Located in Australia.

Mater Hospitals, Brisbane QLD - Information on the Hospital's Complex in Brisbane, with Adult, Mothers' and Childrens Hospitals. Located in Queensland, Australia.
Meta Description: [ Through a network of healthcare resources featuring seven hospitals, more than 4,000 staff and a commitment to excellence, Mater Health Services provides care for some half-a-million people each year. ]

Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Townsville - A brief introduction to this acute care facility located in Townsville, North Queensland owned and operating by the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy.

500 Mt Wilga Private Rehabilitation Hospital - Offers specialist rehabilitation services, incorporating a diverse range of programs for inpatients, day patients and outpatients. (Hornsby NSW)

500 Nganampa Health Council - Aboriginal controlled Community health organization providing comprehensive primary health.

North Western Adelaide Health Service - South Australia's leading acute referral and teaching centres affiliated with the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia.

Repatriation General Hospital - Teaching hospital located in Daw Park, South Australia. The 'Repat' provides care to the veteran community.
Meta Description: [ The Repatriation General Hospital (The Repat) is a 270 bed teaching hospital situated in Daw Park South Australia. The Repat has a sixty year tradition of providing care to the veteran community and it continues to be the veterans choice for healthcare in SA. ]

Royal Children's Hospital - Information on the facilities and services of the hospital. Includes medical related links. Melbourne, Australia.

Royal Perth Hospital - A fully accredited, 955-bed teaching hospital. Site includes general hospital information. (Perth, Western Australia)

Sydney Adventist Hospital - South Pacific flagship of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist health care system. Wahroonga, New South Wales.
Meta Description: [ Sydney Adventist Hospital - the largest not for profit private hospital in New South Wales Australia ]

Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick - A major paediatric facility that offers comprehensive care for children in all specialties. It is the main paediatric teaching hospital to the University of New South Wales.
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500 Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital - The Hospital covers inpatient / outpatient services in general medicine / surgery, orthopaedics, ENT, hand surgery, ophthalmology, drug / alcohol and sexual health.

The Austin and Repatriation Medical Centre - A tertiary referral public hospital. General information, information for patients, services, teaching, training and research resources. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Meta Description: [ Research at Austin Health, with links to the University Departments and Centres located at Austin Health, and other research organisations co-located at Austin Health. ]

404 The Hills Private Hospital - Information on hospital services and a map indicating the location of this Sydney hospital.

The Wesley Hospital - An acute care private hospital owned by the Uniting Church. Auchenflower, Queensland, Australia.
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500 Westmead Hospital and Community Health Services - About the hospital, clinical services, patient information and a guided tour. (Sydney)

Wimmera Health Care Group - Providing health care and advise to the Wimmera region of Victoria. Provides emergency and critical care services for adults and children.
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Wodonga Regional Health Service - News, description of services, advice and feedback for the medical and rehabilitation needs of Albury Wodonga.
Meta Description: [ Wodonga Regional Health Service is a comprehensive medical infrastructure meeting the health and welfare needs of Wodonga, Albury and surrounding Region. ]

Wolper Jewish Hospital - Located in Sydney with 71 beds providing surgical, medical and rehabilitation services. Facilities include hydrotherapy pool, gymnasium, two operating theatres, day surgery and palliative care.
Meta Description: [ Wolper Jewish Hospital is a private non-denominational medical hospital sponsored by the Australian Jewish Community. Based in the Eastern suburbs of Sydney it has 71 beds, together with specialized Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and general medical services. ]

Women and Children's Hospital - Includes hospital services directory, innovative research, health promotion and information, latest news and a searchable site index. Located in Adelaide, Australia.
Meta Description: [ The Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide aims to provide South Australian women, babies and children with the best possible health facilities. ]