New FASD campaign hopes to make yarning easier
22 February, 2023NACCHO has launched Strong Born, a new campaign to raise awareness of the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and safe breastfeeding practices.
Stem cells send another HIV patient into remission: study
21 February, 2023A patient who was treated for leukaemia with stem cell transplantation has also shown nine years of persistent suppression of HIV, according to researchers.
Experts propose new pharmacist role in care transitions
21 February, 2023A new report by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has examined hospital-initiated post-discharge medication reviews in Australia.
NSW Paramedics begin high-visibility campaign for more pay
17 February, 2023NSW Paramedics have launched a campaign of 'surprise tactics and actions' as they seek better pay that reflects their work conditions and skills.
Water testing can fail to detect Legionella: study
17 February, 2023Flinders University experts have found that standard testing for Legionnaires' disease — which can be fatal — is not always fail-safe.
Thrombectomy: possible treatment for large ischemic stroke
15 February, 2023The study compared the use of endovascular thrombectomy to standard medical care for patients who had experienced a large ischemic stroke.
New service to reduce pressure on Vic hospitals
14 February, 2023 | Supplied by: SilverChainA chronic care coordination service, launched by in-home care specialist Silverchain, aims to reduce pressure on hospitals in Frankston and Greater Dandenong.
AI to assist cardiac arrest decision-making
14 February, 2023Doctors can now access an AI-based decision support tool — which has data on thousands of cases — to assist in treating cardiac arrest patients.
Around 6% of kids and teens are living with eczema: research
14 February, 2023The results come from an analysis of data from 14 countries involving 74,361 adolescents aged 13–14 years and 47,907 children aged 6–7 years.
"Crazy interesting": lung protein that could block COVID-19
10 February, 2023A protein in the lung could form a natural protective barrier to SARS-CoV-2 in humans, as reported by University of Sydney scientists in PLOS Biology.
Researchers identify 6 factors that may hinder conception
09 February, 2023A risk-scoring system based on just six risk factors could help women improve their chances of conceiving, according to research from Singapore.
Call for urgent action on exploitative formula milk marketing
08 February, 2023Experts are calling for an international legal treaty to tackle exploitative marketing practices in the formula milk industry, accompanied by more effective breastfeeding support.
HIPEC therapy saves Brisbane GP's life
08 February, 2023When Dr Chamari Jayawardena was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer, she had only one fear.
Study makes recommendations for future pandemic planning
03 February, 2023Evaluation of an Australian study into household transmission of COVID-19 has led to four key recommendations for future preparedness.
Gooey Gut Trail: a gut health education game
03 February, 2023Gooey Gut Trail is a board game designed to educate players about the positive and negative effects of everyday habits on gastrointestinal health.
