New recommendations for treatment of chronic cough
22 November, 2023Patients suffering from a chronic cough should have that cough thoroughly investigated if there are any red flags for an underlying disease, suggest new recommendations.
WA, NT and TAS identified as asthma 'hot spots'
26 June, 2023A recent study has identified Western Australia and parts of the Northern Territory and Tasmania as asthma 'hot spots', recording the highest numbers of people with difficult-to-treat asthma in Australia.
Flu cases at record low, after-hours doctors say
25 June, 2020After-hours doctors have seen a 93% decrease in flu-related callouts compared with last year.
Doctors missing up to 64% sleep apnoea cases
29 May, 2019Sleep apnoea, associated with high morbidity and mortality, is being missed by doctors due to insufficient test criteria. A new methodology is being proposed.
Removing tonsils, adenoids, increases long-term risks
08 June, 2018Tonsil and adenoid removal has been associated with significantly increased long-term risks of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases.
Hope for hearing loss
14 April, 2018A new technique repairs damaged nerves and cells within the ear, and could soon restore hearing to millions of people.
New therapy for treating infants with bronchiolitis
25 April, 2017After more than 10 years of research, Australian medical researchers are set to change the way we treat infants with respiratory illness, with Queensland emergency departments already adopting the new therapy.
LabFriend eye wash stations and bottles
02 December, 2016LabFriend has a range of shapes and sizes of eye wash stations, as well as refill bottles, for the initial first aid treatment for many hazardous contaminants. The range of safety showers, eye/face wash units and multispray platform showers is designed for personal safety, particularly in applications such as mining, petroleum and oil refineries, chemical manufacturing and handling, as well as laboratories and hospitals.
Introducing HARU - Saving the lives of seriously injured patients
15 March, 2016 by ahhbBlue Pod Coffee Company
10 November, 2015 by Ryan MccannThe perfect addition to any workplace – small or large – a Lavazza Blue Pod coffee machine says prestige to your clients and boosts loyalty from your staff. Fresh, Italian coffee is just a touch of a button away. With so many options available, there is a solution for your every office coffee need.
A critical review to plan the future: An infection prevention and control conference with a difference
15 September, 2015 by ahhbForget Health Takeovers Here's How to Fix Hospital Funding and Chronic Disease Care
21 July, 2015 by Sharon SmithStephen Duckett, Grattan Institute and Peter Breadon, Grattan Institute
Treatment Discovered for Girls-Only Epilepsy Condition
07 July, 2015 by Sharon SmithGirls suffering from a rare form of epilepsy due to a mutation in the X-chromosome will soon have access to their first chance at treatment, thanks to University of Adelaide researchers and Marinus Pharmaceuticals who are about to commence clinical trials.
Medical Community Tackles Domestic Violence
23 June, 2015 by Sharon SmithEmergency departments personnel, general practitioners and community nurses are often the first to see signs of abuse, and so the Australian medical profession is committing its resources to addressing domestic violence in the community.
New Stroke Treatment is a 'Game Changer'
12 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithResearchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital have published a landmark study which heralds a new era in stroke treatment across the globe.
