Industry News
Antimicrobial sutures can help reduce SSI risk
The Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare state that antimicrobial-coated sutures can help reduce SSIs. [ + ]
IVF link to heart failure
Women who conceive via IVF are five times more likely to experience heart failure than women who conceive naturally, according to a new study. [ + ]
Soy food reduces risk for breast cancer survivors
Researchers found higher soy intake was linked to a 77% reduced risk of osteoporotic fractures in younger women. [ + ]
Phone app 'hears' child ear infections
A small paper cone, combined with a smartphone app, can identify ear infections in young children. [ + ]
Lung issues follow premmies into adulthood
People born very preterm or very low weight are four times more likely to have lung-related issues in early adulthood than those born on time. [ + ]
1 in 5 people with sleep apnoea depressed
New Australian research has found that a significant number of sleep apnoea patients are depressed, with a quarter on antidepressants. [ + ]
Cancer patients should be warned of heart risks
Cancer patients are not being advised by their physicians that there is an increased risk of cardiotoxicity associated with their treatments. [ + ]
Preventative antibiotics halve childbirth infections
Preventative antibiotics, given to all women whose childbirth involves forceps or vacuum extraction, could halve maternal infections including sepsis. [ + ]
Joint supplement protects heart?
New research suggesting that joint supplements may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease events has been met with scepticism by Australian experts. [ + ]
Aussie doctors overprescribing flu antivirals
Australian doctors are prescribing antivirals for people with the flu who may not benefit, increasing the risk of side effects and AMR. [ + ]
New antibiotic resistance report identifies ongoing threat
The new AURA report has found that antimicrobial resistance shows little sign of abating, with some bacteria now resistant to last-resort treatments. [ + ]
New stroke treatment results in full recovery
Researchers have found that by doubling the length of time that clot-busing drugs are used after a stroke, more patients make a full recovery. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
