High blood pressure the culprit behind common heart valve disorder
20 October, 2017The discovery could have major implications for patient treatment.
Remain on aspirin to avoid repeat heart attack, stroke
02 October, 2017Heart attack and stroke victims who cease low-dose, long-term aspiring treatment are at increased risk of a repeat event.
1 in 12 deaths could be avoided with regular exercise
30 September, 2017Any type of physical activity, done regularly, significantly reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
Heart attack evaluations reducing testing, costs
06 September, 2017Emergency departments and patients alike have benefited from processes introduced in recent years.
The stent tech-race against heart attack
17 January, 2017 by Professor Peter BarlisWhen it comes to the tiny scaffold-like stents inserted to unblock the clogged arteries of heart disease patients, the stakes couldn't be higher.
Bespoke Laundry designs from Richard Jay
21 September, 2016 by AHHBWith our specialised services we are the professional partner for your laundry machinery life cycle.
Understanding the variables that determine ABHR efficacy
21 September, 2016 by AHHBAuthor: Christine Claighen, Regulatory and Scientific Manager, GOJO Australasia
Whole-of hospital occupancy management through the ED
05 September, 2016 by ahhbRapid response halves heart attack deaths
27 February, 2016 by Corin KellyDetecting and treating patients before they have a cardiac arrest isn’t rocket science, but it’s a life saver.
The endless possibilities of foodservices
13 October, 2015 by ahhbNot all Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs are Equal
09 July, 2015 by ahhbThe Conversation: Three Ethical Ways to Increase Organ Donation in Australia
08 June, 2015 by Sharon SmithAustralia’s organ donation levels are low by international standards. At least twenty countries achieve better donation rates than Australia’s 16.1 donors per million population (DPMP), including Belgium (29.9 DPMP), the United States (25.9), France (25.5) and the United Kingdom (20.8).
Tropfest Competition Focusing on Antibiotic Resistance
04 May, 2015 by Sharon SmithCalling all filmmakers: This year’s Tropfest has teamed up with the NPS MedicineWise to run a community service announcement film competition educating the public on the issue of antibiotic resistance. The winners will share a prize pool of $10,000 in cash.
Common Cold Study Investigates Relationship Between Temperature and Immune Response
07 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithA Yale University-led study may confirm the regularly contested notion that people are more likely to catch a common cold in cool-weather conditions.
World Heart Federation Announces New President
07 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe World Heart Federation has announced that Dr Salim Yusuf has begun his tenure as the new President of the organisation, following on from immediate Past-President, Prof. K. Srinath Reddy.
