Australians unite to walk for melanoma awareness
25 November, 2022Australians affected by skin cancer are uniting for Jay's Mission Melanoma walk — over 300 km from Canberra to Sydney.
Genetic testing identifies concealed cardiomyopathy
23 November, 2022Researchers have found that concealed cardiomyopathy is an important cause of sudden cardiac death where no cause is found from autopsy.
One in eight deaths linked to bacterial infections
22 November, 2022Common bacterial infections were the second leading cause of death in 2019 — linked to one in eight deaths globally — according to new analysis.
Qld long COVID clinic expands to general public
22 November, 2022To meet the increasing demand for long COVID care, The Wesley Hospital Queensland is expanding its long COVID clinic to the general public.
Medicinal cannabis may be safe and effective: study
22 November, 2022A study of medicinal cannabis in a real-world setting has found that the drug is helpful for people experiencing issues with pain, sleep and wellbeing.
Non-medical prescribing will worsen AMR threat: RACGP
18 November, 2022The RACGP warns that allowing more non-medical prescribers in Australia will increase antimicrobial resistance (AMR) — making infections harder to treat.
Infant delivery method may change how the immune system responds to vaccines
16 November, 2022The type of delivery method at birth, either vaginal or by caesarean section, may be associated with changes in responsiveness to certain childhood vaccines.
Trial to allow pharmacists to prescribe medications
16 November, 2022The NSW Government has committed to a 12-month trial allowing pharmacists to prescribe medication and administer more vaccinations.
Non-hormonal oral therapy for breast cancer patients
15 November, 2022QUE Oncology announces the results of its trial of a non-hormonal oral therapy for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms have been published in The Lancet.
Rural women in dire need of better ultrasound services: survey
15 November, 2022A lack of ultrasound equipment and training for rural clinicians is contributing to higher death rates and foetal abnormalities in remote regions of Australia.
Emergency departments in state of emergency: report
11 November, 2022A new report by the ACEM has found that EDs across Australia saw the highest number of patient presentations ever recorded in 2020–21.
Long-awaited overseas trips could be marred by infectious diseases: TMA
09 November, 2022Only 15% of people who plan to travel overseas have fully researched and understand the health recommendations relevant to their destination.
Many heart attack patients do not use recommended medications
07 November, 2022Every day 110 Australians have a heart attack — many do not receive the recommended medication afterwards.
Surgeon expresses concern over delayed scoliosis treatment
04 November, 2022An Epworth spinal surgeon is concerned cases of curvature of the spine known as scoliosis may have been missed in teenagers throughout the pandemic.
Precision painkillers for chronic pain management
04 November, 2022Cassowary Pharmaceuticals, a University of Queensland spin-off company, is developing precision painkillers that are more accurate and less harmful to the liver.
