New method could lead to faster sepsis diagnosis
25 July, 2024Sepsis diagnoses could soon become faster as Korean researchers say they have created a new method for identifying the pathogens involved in these cases.
Program to improve menopause support, treatment
22 July, 2024A new program by Monash University aims to improve support and treatment for women experiencing serious physical and/or mental symptoms during menopause.
Extended funding for ovarian cancer project
19 July, 2024The federal government has announced $2.96 million funding for the next phase of the TRACKFORWARD project.
Early exposure to antibiotics can increase risk of asthma: study
17 July, 2024In Australia, 2.7 million people live with asthma and for 45% of these people, their asthma is poorly controlled.
AMA calls for toddler milk marketing overhaul
15 July, 2024The Australian Medical Association is calling for the government's marketing guidelines on infant formula and toddler drinks to be scrapped and brought into line with international best practice.
Roadmap to improve blood pressure control rates
15 July, 2024The National Hypertension Taskforce has published a roadmap to improve Australia's blood pressure control rates from the current 32% to 70% by 2030.
Nanotech for early-stage lung cancer detection
15 July, 2024University of Queensland researchers have designed a device that uses a simple blood test to detect early-stage lung cancer.
High-intensity interval training boosts brain function for years
10 July, 2024Aging is one of the biggest risks for dementia, a condition that affects almost half a million Australians.
Combining diabetes drugs offers heart, kidney benefits: study
09 July, 2024SGLT2is, also called gliflozins, are a class of drug that lower blood glucose by increasing its excretion in the urine, while GLP-1RAs, such as Ozempic, work by enhancing insulin release and sensitivity.
Study questions accuracy of blood pressure readings
08 July, 2024A small-scale UNSW study suggests that many blood pressure readings may be questionable due to the way traditional cuffs are calibrated.
Call for mandated data sharing for cancer clinical trials
28 June, 2024Despite improvements in data sharing, more changes are still needed to ensure patient-centred care, medical advancements, and trust in the pharmaceutical industry.
RACGP releases new preventive guidelines for GPs
28 June, 2024The 10th edition of the widely used resource builds on its long history of guiding preventive activities in general practice.
Research challenges traditional childbirth coping strategies
28 June, 2024The research comes amid growing concerns about maternity care experiences that were highlighted in the final report of the inquiry into birth trauma.
No more recreational vaping for Australians. From October, vapes will be sold over the counter at pharmacies
26 June, 2024 by Becky Freeman*, University of SydneyThe Australian Senate is set to pass a bill that will see the end of all vape sales — regardless of nicotine content — from general retailers.
New guidelines to improve long-term care of preterm babies
25 June, 2024The guidelines aim to improve care of preterm babies — those born before 32 weeks' gestation — from the time they leave hospital up until six years of age.
