In 2021, around 46% of first-time mothers had a postnatal stay of less than one day, according to new data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). [ + ]

A career transition from an aerialist to a nurse may not seem obvious, but for Kylie Page — who always aspires to assist others during difficult times — a move to nursing was a well-planned action. [ + ]

A new $145 million Northern Private Hospital has opened in Epping, Victoria, featuring the latest digital devices for patient safety and quality. [ + ]

In 2018, 8.4% of the total burden of disease in Australia was due to overweight and obesity, making it the second leading risk factor contributing to disease burden after tobacco use. [ + ]

The Australian Institute of Sport, in close collaboration with the Australian Physiotherapy Association and other major partners, has released new guidelines for concussion management. [ + ]

Christine Cockburn, CEO, Rare Cancers Australia, reflects on care disparities across populations and the role of personalised medicine in improving outcomes. [ + ]

After smoking and obesity, poor diet is the largest contributor to Australia's disease burden, yet it is uncommon for patients to be offered personalised, nutrition-related interventions when seeking health care. [ + ]

Cancer patients undergoing treatment on Brisbane's northside are set to benefit from a new, multimillion-dollar onsite radiation therapy service. [ + ]

In a phase-one human clinical trial, a US pharmacist researcher has shown that a newer generation tetracycline antibiotic could help combat Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) bacteria. [ + ]

Cancer cachexia affects 50–80% of people, but the condition often goes unrecognised, leaving patients and even healthcare providers grappling with its elusive nature. [ + ]

Professor Peter Collignon AM and Conjoint Associate Professor Carolyn Hullick from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care detail why we need to pay attention to the latest trends in antimicrobial use and resistance. [ + ]

Invasive fungal infections are a growing risk to human health worldwide, with the World Health Organization releasing its first-ever watchlist of fungal priority pathogens — species of highest concern that require serious attention. [ + ]

There has been a disturbing surge in violence against healthcare workers and professionals in social assistance roles in recent years. [ + ]

Before Sandy Gillies became Chief Executive of the Western Queensland PHN, she knew from firsthand experience the challenges she might be confronted with. [ + ]

Microbial growth was detected on every coffee machine and hospital machines were found to be about three times as heavily colonised as home machines. [ + ]