Meditation app promotes healthy minds
09 October, 2020To coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10 October, Healthy Minds Innovations is encouraging people to download the free Healthy Minds Program App.
LifeVac Australia LifeVac Anti-Choking Device
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: LifeVac AustraliaLifeVac is a non-powered, single-patient portable suction device developed for emergency clearing of the upper airway.
Recovawear Adaptive T-shirt for post-surgery, pain management or upper limb injury
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Recovawear Pty LtdRecovawear provides clothing solutions for injured or post-operative patients who might have difficulty dressing themselves.
NSW/ACT GP in Training of the Year announced
01 October, 2020Dr Josephine Guyer has won the RACGP's NSW/ACT General Practitioner in Training of the Year award.
Study links metformin to slowed cognitive decline
29 September, 2020A study of older Australians with type 2 diabetes revealed that taking metformin resulted in slower cognitive decline with lower dementia rates than those who did not use the medication.
Australian volunteers wanted for eating disorders study
22 September, 2020Australian researchers are calling for more than 3500 volunteers to enrol in a study investigating genetic predisposition to three complex eating disorders.
Palliative care survey: call to clinicians
21 September, 2020The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is calling on clinicians to complete the Palliative Care Prognostic Tools Survey.
Trauma rife among aged-care residents, says researcher
21 September, 2020 by Amy SarcevicMore than 70% of people within aged-care facilities have experienced a traumatic event in their lives and may need psychological intervention during COVID-19, says researcher.
Study to investigate long-term effects of COVID-19 on frontline workers
16 September, 2020The Victorian Government has announced funding for a collaborative study into the long-term impacts of the pandemic on healthcare workers' psychological and physical wellbeing.
6 min Strep A test suitable for remote settings
15 September, 2020Rapid, molecular point-of-care tests can be used in remote settings to accurately detect the presence of Strep A bacterium in just six minutes.
8-week program reduces Alzheimer's risk, says study
15 September, 2020A combination of dementia education and lifestyle changes improved cognitive performance and reduced the risk of Alzheimer's disease among seniors with pre-dementia conditions.
Supporting the mental health of children and families
14 September, 2020 by Professor Frank Oberklaid*Free online resources such as raisingchildren.net.au are available to help families and their children during the current pandemic.
SHPA calls for conversations on R U OK?Day
10 September, 2020This R U OK?Day SHPA is calling for hospital pharmacists and technicians, and their colleagues, to maintain conversations around mental health and wellbeing amid a challenging year.
Health warning for high-heat meat
08 September, 2020Culinary experts recommend high-heat caramelisation to boost the flavour of meat, but results from a recent study reveal that it could be bad for our health.
How digital health can combat mental health
07 September, 2020 by Amy Hill, General Manager, Jayex AustraliaMany healthcare software providers now offer a 'contactless experience', giving patients confidence that they can receive medical support in a safer environment.
