How data can help prevent overdiagnosis
24 January, 2022 by Dr Daniel Capurro, Dr Douglas Pires and Dr Simon CoghlanCan knowing too much harm us? When it comes to medicine, in some cases, yes, absolutely.
Polypharmacy management
21 January, 2022 by Mansi GandhiPolypharmacy affects about one million older people, aged over 70 years, in Australia and as the population ages and the number of people living with multiple health conditions rises, the rates are set to increase.
Rural care — where to now?
20 January, 2022 by Amy SarcevicAged care has received more than its fair share of bad press in recent years, owing largely to revelations from the Royal Commission (RC) into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
Mental health support for health professionals
19 January, 2022Black Dog Institute (BDI) is seeing an increase in support for health professionals since Omicron, with the service recording the highest user numbers from health professionals in the last 5 months.
New centre to boost mental health support
19 January, 2022A new 'Head to Health' centre has been launched in Darwin as part of a major national rollout of mental health support services.
Cholesterol medication may slow knee joint damage: study
18 January, 2022A recent trial by Macquarie University has found that cholesterol-lowering medication may slow knee joint damage.
New trial hopes to improve care for rare cancer
12 January, 2022A Flinders University-led project trial aims to improve care for people with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs).
Meeting growing mental health needs
23 December, 2021Melbourne mental health facility The Victoria Clinic is in the process of a $50 million upgrade that will vastly expand its service offering.
New Penrith hospital opens its doors to patients
17 December, 2021The new Somerset Private Hospital with capacity to care for 600 patients a month has opened its doors in Penrith.
Common sleep disorder combo could be deadly: study
13 December, 2021People who suffer from both insomnia and obstructive sleep apnoea are more likely to suffer from heart problems and are almost 50% more likely to die than those without either condition, according to researchers from Flinders University.
Raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14, say health experts
08 December, 2021A coalition of 30 health and medical organisations has called on all state and territory premiers, health ministers and attorneys-general to urgently raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to at least 14 years of age.
AI tech to assist clinicians in wound assessment and care
08 December, 2021Coviu, a telehealth spin-out from CSIRO, is developing a digital toolkit for telehealth wound care alongside CSIRO, The University of Sydney, Australian Unity, Western NSW Primary Health Network and The University of Technology Sydney.
How AI is shaping the future of oral wellness
08 December, 2021 by Dr Fadi YassminAs technology continues to evolve at a rapid rate, what was once the stuff of science fiction is now a daily reality for healthcare practitioners across a wide range of fields.
A daily dose of yoghurt could help manage high blood pressure
08 December, 2021A daily dose of yoghurt could be the next go-to food for people with high blood pressure, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
How does Australia's healthcare system rate globally?
02 December, 2021An international study comparing outcomes in 10 OECD countries for elderly patients following hip fractures or heart disease has found Australia's healthcare system is one of the best in the world.
