Between 2005 and 2015, the number of cancer cases worldwide increased by 33%, with an estimated 17.5 million cancer cases and 8.7 million deaths, according to a global research collaboration involving Australian institutions. [ + ]

The newsletter will keep hospital and healthcare purchasing influencers up to date with the latest news, technology, applications and new product information. [ + ]

Further reading Smith M, Canfell K. Impact of the Australian National Cervical Screening Program in women of different ages. Med J Aust 2016; 205 (8): 359-364. [ + ]

Undetected malnutrition affects every system in the body. It is directly associated with increasing complex clinical needs, increased vulnerability to illness with associated functional decline, increased dependency and subsequent increased health care costs. Even when underlying illness and age are taken into account, it predicts a greater than threefold risk of death within 12 to 18 months in older Australians.

Within the healthcare sector there is growing pressure to reduce the rates of Health Care Associated Infections (HCAI).Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) teams have increasingly stringent targets to aim for with tighter budgets and larger penalties in place if they fail. [ + ]

Continence expert, Dr Joan Ostaszkiewicz, in consultation with the Continence Foundation of Australia, presents this Q&A relating to the management of incontinence in dementia patients in aged care. [ + ]

With our specialised services we are the professional partner for your laundry machinery life cycle. [ + ]

With around 200,000* healthcare associated infections in Australian acute healthcare facilities each year, prevention and control of infection is a top priority for hospital and healthcare facilities. [ + ]

Faraday Pty Ltd design, install and test electromagnetic shielding for medical, commercial, industrial and defence projects throughout Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]

There are around 200,000 healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in Australian acute healthcare facilities each year. This makes HAIs the most common complication affecting patients in hospital. As well as causing unnecessary pain and suffering for patients and their families, these adverse events prolong hospital stays and are costly to the health system.1 [ + ]

The inaugural Wounds Australia Conference will be held from 9-12 November 2016 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The 2016 theme, ‘State of Play’, will not only acknowledge the major achievements impacting clinical practice in wound management, but will explore the state of play in current wound management, research and clinical application. Delegates will see a strong focus on collaboration between disciplines, the translation of research into clinical practice and fantastic networking opportunities. [ + ]

Hi-tech fibres for the high demands of infection prevention and control. [ + ]

Moffat reputation in the Healthcare market has been well earned. The Company’s success in this market sector has come about due to the focus this market receives. Moffat has a healthcare division made up of a dedicated team of people experienced in the logistic challenges and day to day operations within this sector. Their brief is to supply what the customer needs and wants and to support that customer after the sale and beyond. [ + ]

Anyone managing a chronic wound will know that some wounds take longer to heal than expected, and one reason for this may be the presence of biofilm bacteria, which prolongs the inflammatory response and thus prolongs healing.1 Biofilms present several practical problems: they are not visible to the naked eye, swab results are unhelpful, and because the bacteria are protected by an extracellular matrix antibiotics and antiseptics are generally unhelpful in removing them. [ + ]

Dr Elizabeth Marsden, Consultant Physician, Nambour Emergency Department (ED), saw a need for a new model to better support older people and residential aged care residents presenting to ED and the health professionals managing their care. [ + ]