Buruli Ulcer – Health Alert

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Buruli Ulcer – Health Alert

January 2, 2025
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Department of Health, Chief Health Officer has released an update around the spread of the Buruli Ulcer. Early recognition and diagnosis are critical to prevent skin and tissue loss – consider the diagnosis in patients with a persistent ulcer, nodule, papule, or oedema and cellulitis not responding to usual treatments, especially on exposed parts of…

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Medication Management at Transitions of Care Stewardship

October 3, 2024
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Have your say on the Draft framework. The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking feedback from health care professionals working in the acute, primary or aged care sectors on its Draft Medication Management at Transitions of Care Stewardship Framework. The Framework outlines key elements that hospitals, in consultation with primary…

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Alcohol and pregnancy resources

September 7, 2023
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fare – Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education has updated Resources and training for health professionals about alcohol and pregnancy: Every Moment Matters provides accurate information and advice on alcohol-free pregnancy and safe breastfeeding  

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