Articles
Dementia Matters — rethinking the food model for people living with dementia
Lainie Lynch is improving the nutritional profile of people living with dementia through a food service model based on the internationally awarded Butterfly household care model, pioneered by Dr David Sheard, founder of Dementia Care Matters in the UK. [ + ]
How ready are you for mandatory respiratory protection?
The ways infectious diseases are spread are complex and some infection control experts are questioning the current paradigm that dictates the selection of personal protective equipment (PPE). [ + ]
EHRs in the hands of clinicians at Portland District Health
Portland District Health, Victoria, is leading the pack in clinical informatics technology, with close to 95% conversion to electronic health records (EHRs). CEO Christine Gilesexplains why EHRs should stay in the hands of clinicians, not administrators. [ + ]
Probiotics formula reduces risk of sepsis in infants
The discovery is good news for the developing world where 1 million babies die annually from sepsis. [ + ]
Some children on IV can be treated at home
Researchers find home treatment as good as in hospital in terms of safety, cost and patient satisfaction. [ + ]
The Royal Brisbane and Women's chooses wisely to improve patient care
The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) is one of a number of leading Australian hospitals working to reduce duplicate or unnecessary healthcare practices as part of the Choosing Wisely Australia initiative. [ + ]
A Day in the Life: Jason Seet, Infectious Diseases/Critical Care Pharmacist
A day in the life of Jason Seet, an Infectious Diseases/Critical Care Pharmacist at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth, WA. [ + ]
Aspirin may greatly reduce risk of cancer
Many clinical trials are finding that aspirin can slow or prevent cancer. [ + ]
Meeting between experts: supporting shared decision-making in practice
In Australia, only around 40% of adults have the level of individual health literacy needed to effectively understand and use information about health. [ + ]
'Origami organs': new regenerative flexible biomaterials
These new biomaterials may help young cancer patients and aid in wound healing. [ + ]
Westmead's transformation
A major transformation is underway at Westmead in Sydney's west. An impressive new 12-storey acute services building, which will house two new emergency departments, is the showpiece of the Westmead Redevelopment. [ + ]
New drug could supercharge breast cancer treatment
This is the first time in 30 years that a substantial breakthrough has been made in triple negative cancer treatment. [ + ]
Immunisation during pregnancy outweighs risks
Health practitioners should encourage pregnant women to update relevant vaccines. [ + ]
My Health Record expansion set to reduce pressure on hospitals
The adoption of digital health services and technologies is a driver for transformational change in the way Australians approach their health and care. [ + ]
Prima non nocere — new strategies are needed to eliminate preventable healthcare-associated infections
It is estimated that 5–10% of hospital inpatients develop healthcare-associated infections (HAI), many of which are preventable. [ + ]
