World first: double hand transplant child can now write, dress and eat independently
20 July, 2017Eighteen months after his double hand transplant, an eight-year-old child can undertake essential life functions.
Australian discovery paves way for growing lifesaving organs
19 July, 2017 by Mansi GandhiA stem cell research discovery could help ease the current organ shortage, paving the way to producing replacement organs for damaged hearts, kidneys and bowels.
Bacterial diagnosis much faster with new system
07 July, 2017Faster treatment, faster recovery and reduced risk of antibiotic resistance are now possible for patients with bacterial infections thanks to a new diagnostic system.
Want your cake and eat it too? You might want to check the portion size
05 July, 2017Portion sizes for Australia's most commonly consumed junk foods have increased significantly over the past 20 years.
Melbourne researchers help tackle snakebite deaths globally
19 June, 2017Improving treatment and reducing the death and injury toll from snakebites globally took a major step forward when the World Health Organization added snakebite to the highest priority list of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) this month.
Staff mindfulness sessions well received at John Hunter Hospital
16 June, 2017 by Dr Susannah Ward, Dr Sue OutramHospital initiatives designed to promote employee health and wellbeing can positively contribute to the development of a hospital culture where staff feel valued and role model health behaviour to the community. Such interventions may reduce rates of employee mental illness, absenteeism, burnout and turnover while improving workforce morale, job satisfaction and resilience.
Long-term daily aspirin use linked to higher bleeding risk in adults aged 75 or over
15 June, 2017Authors conclude that proton-pump inhibitors should be co-prescribed in this age group to reduce the risk of bleeds.
Hospitals can be front line in uncovering elder abuse
15 June, 2017Report calls for national plan to combat elder abuse.
Training like a memory athlete
08 June, 2017A time-honoured mnemonic technique can turn mere mortals into memory athletes.
Public hearing to discuss ear diseases in Indigenous Australians
31 May, 2017On Wednesday, 7 June, the Australian Parliament's Health, Aged Care and Sport Committee will be holding a public hearing into the prevalence of ear diseases among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Online program for palliative care launched
30 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityResearchers at Flinders University have developed palliAGED — an online program which connects health professionals and family members with evidence-based support for palliative care in aged care.
Pureed food manufacturer recognised for innovation
25 May, 2017Textured Concept Foods (TCF), a manufacturer of pureed foods for those with swallowing difficulties, has been recognised in a new book celebrating Australia's top 50 innovators in food manufacturing.
Palliative care hospitalisations rising in Australia
24 May, 2017Hospitalisations for palliative care are growing faster than all hospitalisations, according to a report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Fall prevention with a powered exoskeleton
16 May, 2017European researchers have developed a smart exoskeleton that recognises loss of balance and prevents falling in elderly patients.
Music Remembers Me
03 May, 2017A powerful how-to guide bringing the transformative power of music into the lives of people living with dementia.
