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Any physical activity reduces risk of death
A study published in The BMJ shows that physical activity — regardless of intensity — is associated with a lower risk of early death in middle-aged adults and older people. [ + ]
Understanding impulse control behaviours in Parkinson's disease
Researchers have discovered how medications for Parkinson's disease cause some patients to develop addictive behaviours such as problem gambling, binge eating, hypersexuality and excessive shopping. [ + ]
Safe from superbugs
Science, defence and pharmaceutical organisations are partnering in the war on superbugs. [ + ]
Nurses key to birth control in Australia
Creating an MBS rebate option for nurses to insert long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) could be Australia’s answer to birth control, new research from Family Planning NSW (FPNSW) has shown. [ + ]
Vital resource launched for those in pain
Painaustralia's National Pain Services Directory maps more than 200 specialist pain services across Australia, enabling better access for millions of Australians suffering from chronic pain. [ + ]
E-scooter injuries drive up Auckland hospital costs
A University of Auckland study has discovered that injuries from electric scooters (e-scooters) in the Auckland region have cost the health system more than NZ$1 million in less than one year. [ + ]
A hand in infection control
Automated systems can help minimise cross-contamination in hospitals and aged-care facilities. [ + ]
How big alcohol is trying to fool us into thinking drinking is safer than it really is
Australia's guidelines on alcohol consumption are under ongoing review by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), with new draft guidelines expected to be released in November. [ + ]
Leading role for nurses in antimicrobial stewardship
Reflecting on nurses' leadership role in antimicrobial stewardship: what does it look like, how does it work? [ + ]
Tokyo tops 100 best hospital cities list
Which three Australian cities ranked in the top 20 best hospital cities in the world? [ + ]
Investing in hospital cleaning for infection prevention
Environmental cleaning plays an important role in preventing healthcare-associated infections and, in turn, delivers cost savings for hospitals. [ + ]
The path to pharmacist prescribing
The Pharmacy Board of Australia has concluded that pharmacist prescribing as part of a collaborative healthcare team is viable. [ + ]
A Day in the Life of a LifeFlight Critical Care Doctor
A Day in the Life of RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Critical Care Doctor Ola Sorensen. [ + ]
In Conversation... with Jenny Messell
We speak with Jenny Messell, the NT's 2019 Nurse of the Year and Service Manager at Indigenous residential aged-care facility Juninga Centre. [ + ]
Measles and the modern age: the rise of vaccine-preventable diseases
Despite decades of dedicated work, vaccine-preventable diseases are on the rise. [ + ]
