Articles
First results of an electrochemical water management system in Australia
This article reports on a successful Legionella risk mitigation in an Australian healthcare facility following the installation and optimisation of an on-site electrochemical water disinfection system (Ecas4 technology). [ + ]
Aussie GPs greatly overprescribing antibiotics for ARIs
Antibiotics for throat and lung infections are being prescribed at rates four to nine times higher than recommended, impacting antimicrobial resistance. [ + ]
Get a 2nd — and 3rd — opinion: 1 in 6 melanoma diagnoses could be wrong
Study raises concern over melanoma diagnosis accuracy. [ + ]
Autism risk: fever during pregnancy link
The risk of a child being born with autism increases 40% in pregnant women who experience fever during their second trimester. [ + ]
Want your cake and eat it too? You might want to check the portion size
Portion sizes for Australia's most commonly consumed junk foods have increased significantly over the past 20 years. [ + ]
Climate change — the risks and opportunities for healthcare
David McEwen, author of the new book Navigating the Adaptive Economy, shares his views on the challenges climate changes poses to healthcare and outlines the key opportunities that exist to reduce the impact. [ + ]
Cancer map: first national atlas on cancer incidence in Australia
Queensland has the highest incidence rates for major cancers in men and women, and there is a 20% lower incidence of breast cancer for females in very remote areas, when compared with the major cities. [ + ]
How is the Internet of Things empowering staff and improving patient care?
A hospital-wide network that allows multiple devices to connect seamlessly, all at once, will empower medical staff, improve patient care and deliver a more meaningful and positive experience for all users. [ + ]
New flu test: one drop of blood could save your life
A new blood test predicts which influenza patients will develop potentially deadly secondary infections, such as pneumonia. [ + ]
St Vincent's is looking to a sustainable future with major solar power rollout
With the increasingly clear link between environmental degradation, climate change and related health impacts, St Vincent's Health is rising to the challenge by installing what is claimed to be the largest commercial solar installation of its kind in Australia. [ + ]
Staff mindfulness sessions well received at John Hunter Hospital
Hospital initiatives designed to promote employee health and wellbeing can positively contribute to the development of a hospital culture where staff feel valued and role model health behaviour to the community. Such interventions may reduce rates of employee mental illness, absenteeism, burnout and turnover while improving workforce morale, job satisfaction and resilience. [ + ]
Time saved is brain saved
Rapid access to stroke treatment made possible through the Victorian Stroke Telemedicine (VST) Program and Australia's first ever dedicated stroke ambulance. [ + ]
A better way to use steam sterilisers — saving money and water
The way we are currently using steam sterilisers means re-usable and single-use items leave a similar footprint. Here's how we change that. [ + ]
Ketamine doesn't reduce delirium or pain after surgery, researchers claim
US anaesthesiologists have questioned the efficacy of ketamine use during surgery, stating the drug does not reduce pain during recovery or alleviate delirium as previously claimed. [ + ]
Hospital design challenges: now and into the future
The challenge is to futureproof our hospitals at the design stage so they can continue to serve the essential purpose of the health service. [ + ]
