Industry News
Antimicrobial resistance remains a threat in Aus hospitals
CPE and Neisseria gonorrhoeae continue to be the most commonly reported organisms with critical resistances to antimicrobials across Australia. [ + ]
Better education required to bust dementia myths
According to new research from Flinders University, the general public still tends to believe dementia is a normal and non-preventable part of ageing. [ + ]
Boxer shorts are best for male fertility
In the largest study of its kind, men who wear boxer shorts have been found to have significantly better chances of conceiving than men who wear tight-fitting underwear. [ + ]
Domestic violence rife in gay couples
Nearly half the men in a US study about male intimate partner violence reported being victims of abuse. [ + ]
New treatment puts cancer to sleep — permanently
A new class of medication prevents cancer from dividing and proliferating, effectively stopping it in its tracks. [ + ]
New arrhythmia guidelines released
In the past decade, deaths from atrial fibrillation — the major cause of stroke — have increased by 82%. New guidelines seek to counter this. [ + ]
Eye movements reveal personality
Eyes have always been the window to the soul... now artificial intelligence can link eye movements to personality type. [ + ]
Dramatic increase in cardiac implants
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator procedures have risen significantly, with over 75% of recipients being men. [ + ]
Child sepsis deaths can be avoided
A child's chance of surviving sepsis increases by 40% if hospitals provide a full treatment protocol within the critical 1st hour of discovery. [ + ]
Blood test reduces risk for brain injury patients
A new, high-sensitivity blood test trialled on TBI patients could reduce unnecessary CT scans by one-third. [ + ]
Adrenaline risk for cardiac patients
Adrenaline doubles the risk of severe brain damage in cardiac arrest patients and only increases their chance of survival by 1%. [ + ]
Diabetes increases cancer risk — especially for women
Women with diabetes are 27% more likely to develop cancer than their male counterparts. [ + ]
Technology industry leaders join forces
A new alliance will help promote and grow the IT sector in Australia. [ + ]
An orange a day keeps eye disease away
New research finds that eating oranges daily reduces the risk of developing macular degeneration by 60% in people aged over 50. [ + ]
Australia's 'hidden affliction': chronic wounds
Health practitioners are being asked to help raise awareness of chronic wounds, especially with at-risk ageing patients. [ + ]
