Industry News
Warning: Respiratory infections can trigger a heart attack
The risk of having a heart attack is 17 times higher in the seven days following a respiratory infection, researchers from the University of Sydney have found. [ + ]
More Australians going private in hospitals — but what's the effect on waiting times?
A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that more patients are using private health insurance in hospitals, with private patients apparently receiving shorter waiting times for elective surgery. [ + ]
Doctor bias may lead to low-value interventions
Doctors should be aware that psychological factors could lead them to suggest medical interventions of little or no value to patients, according to a review on clinical decision-making published in the Medical Journal of Australia. [ + ]
Clever electronic cap tracks your medication
Pillsy is an ordinary-looking pill bottle with a smart electronic cap, enabling users of medication to have dosage information sent directly to an app on their smartphones. [ + ]
Australians urged to 'know pneumonia' to curb infection rates
As part of Know Pneumonia Day (16 May), Lung Foundation Australia has released a dataset revealing that Australians are failing to be persuaded of the seriousness of pneumococcal pneumonia infection. [ + ]
ANMF hit back at the Budget on International Nurses Day
On International Nurses Day, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation spoke out against the negative impacts of the Budget on nurses. [ + ]
Duress alarms offer protection to staff
Advances in mobile duress alarms provide security for greater numbers of staff at risk in the healthcare environment. [ + ]
Is it time for dermatologists to learn genomics?
Researchers at the University of Queensland have reviewed the key genes affecting pigmentation, in what could be the first step towards using genomics to identify patients genetically predisposed to skin cancer. [ + ]
New imaging technique helps prevent secondary breast cancer surgeries
This new imaging technique assists surgeons to effectively remove all tumours during initial breast cancer surgery. [ + ]
Injection of funds for new stroke research
$205,000 will be shared by eight Australian researchers, underpinning new research projects and supporting future leaders in stroke. [ + ]
Telehealth stands to help thousands with chronic knee pain
Knee osteoarthritis is estimated to affect nearly a million Australians. Telehealth is leading the way in reducing drug reliance and surgery. [ + ]
Early warning UV skin patch
This safe, affordable and easy-to-use sun-sensitive sensor discolours gradually in response to UV light. [ + ]
TB progress threatened by global rise of multidrug resistance
The rise in multidrug-resistant TB threatens to derail decades of progress. [ + ]
Overactive bladder drug linked to depression
A link has been found between the use of antimuscarinic drugs and depression. [ + ]
Be on the lookout for PAM this summer
ASID has released a warning to doctors working in remote and rural Australia to be watchful for signs of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a very rare but fatal brain infection, mostly affecting children. [ + ]
