Industry News
Health care struggling to leverage data
Over 60% of healthcare providers believe they have ineffective central systems and processes for managing the patient life cycle. [ + ]
1 in 2 Crohn's patients psychologically distressed
New research has found that only 16% of Crohn's patients are asked about their mental health by their doctor. This needs to change. [ + ]
Atrial fibrillation is the new epidemic
Atrial fibrillation has overtaken heart attack and heart failure as the major cause of cardiovascular hospitalisation. [ + ]
Physiotherapist fined $120K
In a landmark decision, a man was fined $120K for deliberately misleading elderly patients by presenting unqualified people as health practitioners. [ + ]
Skipping meals increases risk for heart attack survivors
Heart attack survivors who skip breakfast or eat dinner close to bedtime are four to five times more likely to die, have another heart attack or have angina. [ + ]
<40% of pregnant women getting flu vax
Women born overseas, those who smoke during pregnancy and those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are the least likely to be vaccinated when pregnant. [ + ]
New epileptic seizure treatment for kids to impact globally
A new treatment for severe epileptic seizures in children will halve the number of kids being ventilated and sent to intensive care. [ + ]
Breakthrough in knee replacement recovery
A $29 set of exercise peddles is more effective at knee replacement rehabilitation than traditional rehab programs, and could save Australia $25m a year. [ + ]
Inflammation impacting brain function in schizophrenia
A new study has found that the overproduction of kynurenic acid in schizophrenia patients could be detrimental to brain function. [ + ]
Dementia link to women's reproductive health
Women who start their period later, go through menopause earlier or have a hysterectomy may have a greater risk of developing dementia. [ + ]
Bupa Aged Care in court for misleading conduct
Bupa is alleged to have charged fees for extra services that it did not provide, or only partially provided, in 21 aged-care homes across Australia. [ + ]
Statins ineffective for 50% of high cholesterol patients
A new study has found that half of patients on statins have still not achieved healthy cholesterol within two years, suggesting a need for personalised care. [ + ]
2 in 3 patients don't reveal complementary medicine use
New Australian research has found that 2 in 3 patients do not tell their doctor what complementary medicines they are taking, creating interactions risks. [ + ]
Primary nurse innovation grant now open
Primary nurses who promote innovation in immunisation should consider applying for a new grant that recognises these initiatives. [ + ]
Aged-care facilities not meeting flu vax recommendations
Many aged-care facilities are taking over a week to provide antivirals to elderly residents after a flu breakout, well over the 24-hour recommendation. [ + ]