Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Compared in New Report
22 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Deeble Institute for Health Policy Research has published its latest evidence brief, The relative effectiveness of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) compared with mainstream health service.
Change of Approach in Testing for Fatigue
22 September, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawWith fatigue complaints constituting about 3-7% of all presentations to general practitioners, NPS MedicineWise has launched a new program titled Back to basics for fatigue: a diagnostic approach to aid health professionals in understanding the limits and appropriate uses of fatigue-related tests.
Charity Funds Research into Alzheimer's Disease
22 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe University of Western Australia's Centre for Health and Ageing Research will use a donation of $150,000 from the Theodore and Isabella Wearne Charitable Trust to help find better ways to treat depression in people with Alzheimer's disease.
Nanopatch Vaccine Will Help WHO Fight Polio
17 September, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawWorld Health Organisation’s (WHO) battle against polio has a new weapon after joining up with Vaxxas, the biotechnology company responsible for developing revolutionary vaccine delivery method the Nanopatch.
New Chronic Pain and Drug Dependence Service in Brisbane Hospital
17 September, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawNew Brisbane service to help tackle chronic pain and pharmaceutical dependence
The Future of Disease Epidemics
16 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe University of Sydney's professor Eddie Holmes is encouraging Australia to take up US-style centres for disease control, after warning that the number of disease epidemics will rise in the future.
Imagine a Healthier Future Campaign Supports the MRFF
16 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Action Group has launched its Imagine a Healthier Future Campaign to encourage public investment in health and medical research.
Baxter: Not all crystalloids are created equal
15 September, 2014 by Ryan MccannIV therapy should ensure optimal fluid and electrolyte balance during resuscitation and replacement therapy. Recent studies have highlighted the risks associated with the use of HES Colloids in specific patient groups, including increased need for renal replacement therapy1,2 anaphylactoid reactions3 and increased mortality.
New Resource to Help Patients with Chronic Pain
15 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithGPs now have easy access to a useful resource to help patients with chronic pain better understand and manage their condition.
Australian guidelines on Barrett’s Oesophagus and Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma
15 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithCancer Council Australia has published new clinical guidelines which will help provide greater consistency in the management one of Australia’s fastest growing cancers and its known precursor, Barrett’s oesophagus.
World Lymphoma Awareness Day Highlights Need for Earlier Diagnosis
15 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithLymphoma Australia and medical experts are using World Lymphoma Awareness Day (15 September) to ‘put lymphoma in the limelight’ and call for all Australians to better recognise the symptoms of a cancer that takes an Australian life every six hours.
Image is everything
15 September, 2014 by ahhb[hr]In healthcare a good image can mean the difference between life and death. Now, with ultrasound gaining acceptance beyond the imaging department and credentialing becoming mandatory, getting that image right is more important than ever.[hr]
Speed Queen: Strive for optimal performance
15 September, 2014 by ahhbNever underestimate the rewards an onsite laundry can provide your facility when performing at it’s very best. If you’ve made room in your facility for a space to deliver clean, consistent results, ask yourself, are you getting the performance you deserve?
Ebola or MERs-CoV: Do we panic with these emerging new or old infectious diseases?
13 September, 2014 by Ryan Mccann[hr]Internationally, we are seeing the emergence of new and old infectious diseases. Marija Juraja asks: Is there a risk, with the penchant for travels, that these infectious diseases could land on our doorstep?[hr]
New Hand Hygiene Initiative: Clean In, Clean Out
13 September, 2014 by Ryan Mccann[hr]A study of the hand hygiene rates in some of Australia’s biggest hospitals has found patients could be routinely exposed to potentially deadly infectious bugs by doctors who are not following proper hygiene procedures, writes Narelle Shuh.[hr]
