CSIRO scientists supercharge water purification
22 February, 2018Poor communities and disaster zones will benefit from this new Australian discovery.
9 out of 10 youth in WA detention have severe neuro-disability
14 February, 2018The level of FASD and other brain disorders in youth in detention in Australia is among the highest for incarcerated youth globally.
Hands-on food safety training gains results
12 February, 2018 by Andrew Thomson*Food safety matters. So does the health of your customers and managing your risks.
Mack Traction Control footwear
06 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Bunzl Industrial & SafetyThe Mack range of slip-resistant occupational footwear includes a lightweight, slip-resistant, slip-on double gusset safety boot for workers that are exposed to slippery environments.
Coming to grips with food waste
06 February, 2018 by Kathy Faulkner*Hospital foodservices represent one of the greatest sources of hospital waste. What can you do about it?
Slim Jim Step-On bin for medical facilities
30 January, 2018 | Supplied by: Rubbermaid Commercial ProductsThe Slim Jim Step-On refuse container has a slender design and small footprint, meaning it can fit in tight spaces while not compromising on the ability to hold a large amount of waste. The construction allows for a hands-free operation to ensure the user does not have to risk potential contamination. The containers have commercial-grade construction for durability, and can carry a variety of medical wastes including corrosive chemicals, potentially infected materials and daily garbage.
Don't... pass the salt
29 January, 2018Aussie men are ingesting nearly twice the recommended maximum daily intake of salt, with women not far behind.
Empathy + innovation = outstanding patient experience
29 January, 2018 by Laini BennettImagine a hospital where patients love the food and rave about their experience. It's not a pipe dream.
GeneCopoeia Genome-CRISP CRISPR products and services
23 January, 2018 | Supplied by: United Bioresearch Products Pty LtdGeneCopoeia's Genome-CRISP CRISPR-Cas9 products and services are designed to provide a complete, powerful solution for precision RNA-guided genome editing.
Women more likely to survive crises than men
16 January, 2018Genetics, rather than risk-taking behaviours, may be behind women and female children surviving adversity better than men, according to new research.
Inflammation in the brain may trigger Alzheimer's
11 January, 2018Researchers still don't know what causes Alzheimer's, but new resarch brings them a step closer to an answer... and a cure.
Seclusion and restraint use should be stopped
10 January, 2018A review into seclusion and restraint use in NSW has found a disturbing lack of oversight.
Why do we need to address malnutrition?
02 January, 2018 by Aurora Ottaway*Malnutrition is an under-recognised and underdiagnosed healthcare issue in Australia.
Losing weight can reverse type 2 diabetes
14 December, 2017Researchers found that after one year, participants had lost an average of 10 kg, and nearly half had reverted to a non-diabetic state.
Study: Blood pressure declines 14 years before death
13 December, 2017Is your blood pressure dropping? Are you over 60? Hold off on those plans for 14 years' time...
