Industry News
Global nursing campaign launched by world leaders
Recognising that nurses are the DNA of the healthcare system, the campaign calls for an additional 9 million nurses and midwives by 2030. [ + ]
30% of emergency patient cannulas unnecessary
Following research into cannula use in emergency departments, a new program being adopted by hospitals could save the nation's healthcare system $13 million annually. [ + ]
High-protein diet lowers Alzheimer's risk
A high-protein diet significantly reduces the presence of amyloid beta, the precursor to Alzheimer's disease, reducing the risk of contracting the disease. [ + ]
Exercise and nutrition program helps cancer survivors
A new study by the Cancer Council NSW and the University of Newcastle has promising results for cancer survivors. [ + ]
CSIRO scientists supercharge water purification
Poor communities and disaster zones will benefit from this new Australian discovery. [ + ]
1 in 10 people suffer infection after gastrointestinal surgery
The global study also found that more than 1 in 5 surgical site infections were resistant to antibiotics given before surgery to prevent infections. [ + ]
Sex post-heart attack: it's time to talk
The Heart Foundation is encouraging health professionals to talk to heart attack survivors about sex and intimacy. [ + ]
New class of antibiotics found in soil
Getting your hands dirty takes on new meaning, with scientists turning to soil to fight infections. [ + ]
9 out of 10 youth in WA detention have severe neuro-disability
The level of FASD and other brain disorders in youth in detention in Australia is among the highest for incarcerated youth globally. [ + ]
Fentanyl linked to amnesia
Fentanyl — alone, or in combination with stimulants — may put substance users at further risk, whether they take it knowingly or not, by causing amnesia. [ + ]
Doctor convicted, fined $100,000
A Melbourne doctor was convicted and fined after being found guilty of continuing to practise medicine while unregistered and under suspension. [ + ]
Pregnancy antibiotics use linked to childhood infection
Children born to mothers who took antibiotics while pregnant have up to a 20% increased risk of being hospitalised with infection. [ + ]
1 in 4 joint replacement surgeries unnecessary
A new report investigating hip and knee joint replacement surgeries in Victoria finds that many patients could be successfully treated without surgery, with massive savings to healthcare and welfare systems. [ + ]
Australia in top 8 countries for cancer survival
Australia has some of the best cancer-survival rates in the world, a tribute to our world-class research and treatment facilities. But childhood cancers in Australia are costly — in more ways than one. [ + ]
Mothers of prem babies at risk of heart disease death
A major study has revealed that women who give birth prematurely have double the risk of dying from heart disease later in life, and recommends that obstetric history be considered during cardiovascular assessments. [ + ]
