The Australian Parliament's Health, Aged Care and Sport Committee has presented its 'Report on the Inquiry into Biotoxin-related Illnesses in Australia'. [ + ]

There's new evidence that the herpes virus can cause Alzheimer's, and that antiviral drugs can drastically reduce the risk of senile dementia. [ + ]

The approach removes the need for donor matching and the use of immunosuppressant drugs to prevent rejection, and could make stem cell treatment accessible to more patients. [ + ]

To date, the processes for the clinical assessment and diagnosis of autism have varied considerably across Australia. The new guideline will change that. [ + ]

Thousands of Australians die annually from largely preventable blood clots; a new standard seeks to reduce this risk for patients. [ + ]

The title 'paramedic' will be protected under law, and only appropriately registered professionals will be able to use the title. [ + ]

Canadian scientists have created an artificial intelligence algorithm that can accurately predict Alzheimer's within the next five years. [ + ]

Estrogen and other sex hormones may be responsible for the higher prevalence of migraine in women. [ + ]

New Australian research finds that almost one-third of unplanned pregnancies end in abortion. [ + ]

A Dutch study estimates that without prevention strategies, 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will be diagnosed with dementia/parkinsonism/stroke. [ + ]

A new study finds privacy curtains in patient rooms riddled with resistant bacteria, suggesting they should be changed or laundered regularly. [ + ]

A low dose of antidepressants has been shown to help treat back pain in those for whom narcotics are the remaining option. [ + ]

Strawberries and other fresh fruit have been deliberately contaminated; does your facility's foodservice have an incident management plan? [ + ]

If Australians don't reduce their smoking, weight gain and excessive alcohol consumption, 45,000 cases of bowel cancer are likely over the next decade. [ + ]

Research shows that more than 80% of aged-care residents with dementia receive psychotropics, even though only 20% might benefit from them. [ + ]