$75m hearing, vision loss centre to drive innovation

Not-for-profit organisation NextSense has launched a $75 million facility custom-built for people with hearing and vision loss.

New recommendations for treatment of chronic cough

Patients 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'

A 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

After-hours doctors have seen a 93% decrease in flu-related callouts compared with last year.

Doctors missing up to 64% sleep apnoea cases

Sleep 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

Tonsil and adenoid removal has been associated with significantly increased long-term risks of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases.

Hope for hearing loss

A 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

After 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

LabFriend 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

Blue Pod Coffee Company

The 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

Forget Health Takeovers Here's How to Fix Hospital Funding and Chronic Disease Care

Stephen Duckett, Grattan Institute and Peter Breadon, Grattan Institute

Treatment Discovered for Girls-Only Epilepsy Condition

Girls 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

Emergency 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.