Virus samples missing from Qld lab, investigation launched
11 December, 2024Queensland Health will conduct an Investigation into a major breach at the state's Virology Laboratory, with several infectious virus samples gone missing.
Olympus Australia Sapphire on-demand endoscope sterilisation
09 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Olympus Australia Pty LtdOlympus Australia's Sapphire facility in Melbourne offers an on-demand solution to reduce the risks, costs and complexities associated with managing an endoscopy service.
Small weight gains can increase back pain, disability risk
09 December, 2024A study linking body composition and back pain in men has found that as little as three kilograms of weight over five years increases pain risk and disability.
ZEISS ARTEVO 800 digital microscope
09 December, 2024 | Supplied by: ZEISS GroupThe ZEISS ARTEVO 800 is an integrated digital microscope that allows for complete heads-up surgery.
Cancer recurrence anxiety: clinical pathway for health professionals
04 December, 2024An estimated 60% of people affected experience moderate to severe anxiety that cancer could return or worsen.
Certain hormone treatments linked to increased heart disease risk
02 December, 2024Specific hormone replacement therapy (HRT) treatments involving both oestrogen and progestogen have been linked to a higher risk of heart disease and rare but serious blood clots.
Getinge PiCCO advanced hemodynamic monitoring solution
01 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Getinge Australia Pty LtdGetinge's advanced hemodynamic monitoring solution PiCCO is designed to provide a minimally invasive measurement of cardiac output and its determinants.
ResMed AirTouch N30i tube-up nasal mask for CPAP
29 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Resmed LTDThe ResMed AirTouch N30i tube-up nasal mask for CPAP combines softness, breathability, and a durable seal to provide comfort.
High blood pressure costs Australia $1.2bn a year
25 November, 2024Australia’s high blood pressure problem costs the country AU$1.2bn a year, with patients covering 40% of the bill in out-of-pocket charges, and the taxpayer footing the remaining 60%.
'Calming agent' could help treat diabetic heart disease
25 November, 2024Heart conditions like atherosclerosis, heart attacks and heart failure are said to be the leading killers of people with diabetes, driving a growing global health crisis.
New public health campaign to improve pregnancy outcomes
18 November, 2024The Preterm Birth Prevention campaign 'See, Stop, Scan' aims to promote engagement between healthcare providers and pregnant Top End women.
Feedback sought on genomic-led cancer control
15 November, 2024The framework is designed to guide health professionals, researchers, health services and policy makers, as they incorporate genomics into patient care.
Can you die from long COVID? The answer is not so simple
14 November, 2024Nearly five years into the pandemic, COVID is feeling less central to our daily lives.
Nerve pain drugs found to increase hip fracture risk in older adults
14 November, 2024Often seen as a safer alternative to opioids for the treatment of neuropathic pain, the use of gabapentinoids increased eightfold between 2012 and 2018.
Study identifies flaws in disease surveillance
13 November, 2024New research has shown flaws in Australian systems responding to disease outbreaks and sparked calls for a change in priorities to be prepared for the next pandemic.
