Articles
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. [ + ]
Monitoring steam sterilisation processes in hospitals
Steam sterilisation is the method of choice for the sanitising of medical devices within a hospital setting. [ + ]
Improving infection prevention practices through consultation
We speak with Dr Deverick Anderson about his role at the US-based Duke Infection Control Outreach Network (DICON) and the importance of collaborative research between clinicians. [ + ]
Breathalyser app diagnoses disease
New technology from South Korea means disease diagnosis is just a breath away. [ + ]
Clinician or patient: it's all about the experience
Concerns are frequently expressed by both clinicians and consumers around the usability and safety of technology in healthcare. [ + ]
Unleashing the protective power of health informatics in pharmacy
In a contemporary healthcare environment, with an ever-expanding array of treatment options and new challenges in infectious diseases, lifestyle-related diseases and cancer, clear communication among multidisciplinary care teams, and with patients and their carers, has never been more important. [ + ]
Addressing the physical health of people living with mental illness
People living with mental illness need to take care of their physical health through healthy eating and exercise, just like everyone else. [ + ]
Meet Sally McCray, an outlier in dietetics
Sally McCray is the recipient of the 2017 Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) President’s Award for Innovation for her research and implementation of 'room service', a five-star inspired food service model for hospitals. [ + ]
Rethinking and redesigning clinical workspaces
Drivers such as cost pressure on healthcare systems, rising patient volumes and demands from patients engaged in their own healthcare, together with advances in technology, are transforming the way care is delivered, creating a shift in what is required in clinical spaces. [ + ]
World first: double hand transplant child can now write, dress and eat independently
Eighteen months after his double hand transplant, an eight-year-old child can undertake essential life functions. [ + ]
Day hospitals — what the future holds
Day Hospitals Australia represents the day hospital sector nationally in the provision of advocacy, representation and support to ensure relevancy and sustainability within the marketplace. [ + ]
