Articles
Alarming amounts of noise in hospitals
The constant noise from hospital machines can cause stress and patient unrest. Soon, it may be possible to remove alarms from the bedside. [ + ]
Women need to stop sabotaging themselves!
Women who want to climb the leadership ladder should follow these golden rules... [ + ]
Pregnancy test could identify complications
Serious complications including miscarriage may soon be identified through this new non-invasive test. [ + ]
NSQHS Standards: second edition now available
Incorporating feedback on the first edition, the second editon promotes better, safer health care. [ + ]
Keep out, and stay out!
Six cybersecurity treatments that healthcare organisations should prescribe to. [ + ]
Older white women more likely to contract Alzheimer's
White women genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's disease are more likely than white men to develop the disease during a critical 10-year span in their lives. [ + ]
Consumer-centric aged service is key to the industry's future
Collaboration between stakeholders will help ensure that the results of current independent aged-care industry reviews are 'fit for purpose'. [ + ]
Zika still a threat to Australia
It was widely reported in November 2016 that the emergency was over, but the threat to our shores remains. [ + ]
Two hearts, one soul: merging two hospitals into one
What happens when you merge two hospitals into one, bringing two passionate teams, two cultures and two different ways of working together? [ + ]
World COPD Day: a day to empower, educate and celebrate the COPD community
Diagnosed with COPD, one patient rose to the challenge. Six months later, he completed his first Ironman competition. [ + ]
In Conversation ... with Associate Professor James Ward
Known for his research into infectious diseases in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, A/Prof Ward is a passionate advocate for taking action against STIs. He doesn't just talk the talk … he walks the walk. [ + ]
Antimicrobial resistance in aged-care facilities requires a novel approach
Extensive antimicrobial usage in aged-care facilities needs to be addressed. [ + ]
Immediate use of clot-stabilising drug could save thousands more lives
A study shows that every minute counts when it comes to treating severe bleeding after trauma or childbirth. [ + ]
60 seconds to save thousands of preterm babies' lives
New research finds waiting 60 seconds before clamping a preterm baby's umbilical cord could save the baby's life — and thousands more. [ + ]
A Day in the Life: Gabrielle Maston
Gabrielle Maston is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist who works as an obesity therapist in a public hospital. [ + ]
