Industry News
'Bad' antibodies leading to sepsis
Removing inhibitory antibodies from plasma has resulted in immediate health improvement for some sepsis patients, and offers an alternative sepsis treatment. [ + ]
Sleep disorder link to dementia
Obstructive sleep apnoea may be contributing to dementia, and screening older patients could reduce this risk. [ + ]
Healthcare innovation contributes $4bn to economy
A surge in healthcare innovation has contributed a windfall to the Australian economy in the past year. [ + ]
Country people deny mental illness
Researchers have found that up to one-third of country-based mental health sufferers are in denial about having a problem. [ + ]
New dementia network to fast-track cure
With 1700 Australians being diagnosed with dementia weekly, a new initiative has been launched to turbocharge the search for a cure. [ + ]
Herpes link to Alzheimer's
Human herpesviruses are more abundant in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, according to a new study. [ + ]
Marriage wards off heart disease
Marriage may protect against the development of heart disease/stroke, as well as influence who is more likely to die of it. [ + ]
Toothpaste, handwash linked to antibiotic resistance
A UQ study finds strong evidence that the triclosan, used in personal care products, is accelerating the spread of antibiotic resistance. [ + ]
Seven signs of drug and alcohol dependence
With the number of drug-related deaths reaching an all-time high among men, identifying signs of dependence and facilitating treatment is essential. [ + ]
Deleting negative reviews? You may be breaking the law
Selectively editing reviews or testimonials about your organisation may break the law. [ + ]
Dr burnout not a 'rite of passage'
With their mental and physical wellbeing on the line, younger doctors need to be protected from burnout by their more senior colleagues. [ + ]
Fake orthodontist convicted
A Victorian man, who pretended to be a dental specialist and performed restricted dental acts, has been convicted and fined $65,000. [ + ]
Dementia risk for over 50s with high blood pressure
Fifty-year-olds with higher than normal blood pressure are at increased risk of developing dementia later in life. [ + ]
Is it Alzheimer's? Not necessarily
There are multiple treatable conditions that mimic the symptoms of Alzheimer's. [ + ]
Game-changing glove has built-in infection control
A new type of medical examination glove has built-in antimicrobial technology that is proven to prevent the spread of infection. [ + ]