Articles
The future of aged-care facilities and how they can prepare
With a growing demand for improved lifestyles, aged-care facilities face higher expectations than ever before to provide superior services and amenities. [ + ]
Ransomware attack on Vic hospitals exposes vulnerabilities
Recent ransomware attacks serve as critical reminders of the fragmentation of health services in rural areas and the vulnerabilities within these networks that can be exploited. [ + ]
Global warming's threat to health
Monash University researchers warn that global warming is likely to increase illnesses caused by undernutrition, due to the effects of heat exposure. [ + ]
Two copies of Christchurch may protect against Alzheimer's
New treatments were investigated after a woman at high risk for early-onset Alzheimer's disease remained dementia-free for years beyond what was anticipated. [ + ]
The security imperative for automation in health care
With health care being heavy in high-volume, basic, rules-based manual process activity, it is an industry that is ripe for the intervention of robotic process automation. [ + ]
More support needed after self-harm to reduce suicide risk
A high risk of suicide following hospital discharge for self-harm highlights the need for early follow-up care and risk-reduction strategies. [ + ]
Embracing telehealth: understanding the barriers to adoption in Australia
Is telehealth a potential silver bullet to help precious medical resources go further? [ + ]
Rural practice satisfies junior doctors
Junior doctors in regional and rural Australia more likely to be satisfied than metropolitan counterparts, says UNSW research. [ + ]
Upping air quality with hydroxyls
Hydroxyls can now be reproduced via compact devices that are placed in hospitals and aged-care facilities to rid the air of airborne pathogens. [ + ]
The importance of early detection in macular degeneration
Detecting age-related macular degeneration early can provide a window of opportunity to avoid or delay the burden of vision loss on both the patient and their families. [ + ]
Norovirus — the importance of infection prevention and enhanced cleaning and disinfection
Critical to prevention and control of norovirus outbreaks are standard and contact precautions in addition to enhanced cleaning and disinfection. [ + ]
The challenge of treating scars
With a range of different scar types and a variety of repair methods available, the treatment of scarring remains a challenge. [ + ]
Medical innovations for 2020
A list of up-and-coming technologies has been unveiled by the Cleveland Clinic, selected by a panel of Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists. [ + ]
Holistic integration key to better healthcare solutions
Integrated technologies are helping to liberate nursing staff from administrative duties, allowing them to focus more on patient-centric care. [ + ]
Antimicrobial use in aged care: the need for action
The prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in Australian aged-care homes, combined with high levels of inappropriate antibiotic use, support the need for increased action both in activities to improve antimicrobial stewardship and in infection prevention and control. [ + ]
