Antipsychotics use in pregnancy not linked to childhood NDDs: study
20 March, 2024Many women and pregnant people using antipsychotics may feel concerned about the potential risks they pose to their unborn baby.
Long COVID no different to other post-viral syndromes?
18 March, 2024Latest research led by Queensland's Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard suggests long COVID may be no different to other post-viral syndromes.
New resource to help asthma patients sleep well
11 March, 2024The National Asthma Council of Australia has released a resource to help health professionals treat patients who present with poor asthma control and sleep disturbance.
Qld symposium examines ED blockages and more
07 March, 2024Close to 100 delegates travelled from across Queensland to attend the 2024 Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) Symposium, which showcased the latest research tackling ED congestion.
Getinge PiCCO advanced hemodynamic monitoring solution
06 March, 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.
New breast cancer tech unveiled at Baringa Private Hospital
06 March, 2024Technology for breast cancer treatment can now be accessed by patients on the NSW mid north coast.
Women opting for self-screening of cervical cancer, new data released
05 March, 2024New data has revealed that 27% of all cervical cancer screening tests done in Australia are now using the self-collection screening option.
Open water swimming: identifying and managing SIPE
04 March, 2024SIPE occurs when excess fluid accumulates in the lungs, causing acute shortness of breath during or immediately after swimming.
Surgical Order SOx logistics platform
01 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Surgical OrderSOx has developed an intuitive platform improving the surgical workflow and communication between surgeons, hospitals and suppliers with an aim to tackle the challenges of a disconnected ecosystem.
Nilfisk GD930 Pro HEPA vacuum
01 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Nilfisk Pty LtdThe upgraded Nilfisk GD930 Pro HEPA vacuum is designed to help users to clean faster and efficiently.
Monash's AI method claims to cut MRI scan time to minutes
27 February, 2024Monash University researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) method, called McSTRA, that could soon make a 5-minute full-body MRI scan a reality.
Targeted prostate cancer treatment hopes to minimise side effects
23 February, 2024The Icon Cancer Centres in Victoria are using focal low dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy to provide highly targeted radiation for prostate cancer.
Plasma treatment for healing chronic wounds
20 February, 2024More than 420,000 Australians suffer from a chronic wound each year, costing the health and aged care system a total of $3bn.
Digital therapy reduces distress in long-term conditions
15 February, 2024People living with long-term conditions who received the therapist-guided digital program have showed a significant reduction in psychological distress.
The state of paediatric palliative care in Australia
15 February, 2024150 km. That's the average distance between paediatric palliative care patients and the children's hospital at which they received specialist care.
