Articles
Australian discovery paves way for growing lifesaving organs
A stem cell research discovery could help ease the current organ shortage, paving the way to producing replacement organs for damaged hearts, kidneys and bowels. [ + ]
Designing healthcare for regional communities
Unlike any other state or territory in the country, most Queensland residents live in regional areas. To support this decentralised population, regional communities demand the same standard of critical care and services that is provided in any major city. [ + ]
The true value of care
Professor Allan Fels, Chairman of the National Mental Health Commission, launched 'The Economic Value of Informal Mental Health Caring in Australia Report'1 (Carer’s Report) at Parliament House in Canberra earlier this year. This is the first time an attempt has been made to put a 'value' on informal caring for those with mental illness. [ + ]
What the 2017–18 federal Budget means for aged care
The 2017–18 federal Budget comes as a relief after previous federal Budgets have seen cuts to aged care funding and associated programs. [ + ]
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). [ + ]
Sugar intake during pregnancy linked to childhood allergy, asthma
A new study has found that high intake of sugar during pregnancy may increase the risk of allergy and allergic asthma in children. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
