Industry News
1 in 5 strokes in under 45-year-olds due to drugs
A new Australian study has found that a fifth of fatal strokes in people aged under 45 years are due to psychostimulant use. [ + ]
When tempers flare, nursing injuries occur
A new study has found that perceived imbalances in support for nurses at work leads to fraying tempers and, consequently, injuries. [ + ]
2019 Federal Budget — what’s in it for us?
We summarise the key budgetary measures being offered to the health- and aged-care sectors. [ + ]
Sleeping on side halves stillbirth risk
Pregnant women who sleep on either side during their last three months of pregnancy reduce their risk of a stillbirth by half. [ + ]
'Fake' pharmacist convicted, to pay $39.5K
A man who presented himself as a registered pharmacist has been convicted and fined $24,000, and is required to pay $15,000 in legal costs. [ + ]
40% healthcare workers remove PPE incorrectly
Improper removal of personal protection equipment (PPE) has the potential to spread drug-resistant bacteria, a new study has found. [ + ]
New guidelines for surveillance colonoscopy
Cancer Council Australia's new guidelines includes new recommendations to tackle Australia's second-biggest cancer killer. [ + ]
Damaged sperm may cause repeated miscarriages
Recurrent pregnancy loss may be caused by damaged sperm DNA in the male partner, according to new research. [ + ]
Breath test diagnoses gut diseases
A simple test developed by South Australian researchers could eliminate painful endoscopies. [ + ]
Blood test used to ID heart attacks is flawed
The test, given to potential heart attack patients admitted to hospital, could be misleading and lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. [ + ]
Depressed, suicidal teens not seeking help
A new UNSW-led study has found that one in four students are experiencing depression, but most are reluctant to seek help. [ + ]
Study reveals EHR impact on nursing
Over a third of nurses in a US study said that EHRs made them work less efficiently. However, the quality of the work environment was also a factor. [ + ]
Brain disorders cost Australians $74 billion per annum
A new white paper has found that neurological, mental health and substance use disorders are having a staggering impact on the Australian economy. [ + ]
Naturopathy: the evidence is clear
A new study finds that naturopathic treatment results in clinically significant benefits for a range of conditions, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. [ + ]
Eggs are bad for your heart — it's no yolk
A major long-term study has found that eggs do increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Researchers recommend eating fewer eggs — but not giving them up. [ + ]
