Spike in mental health distress calls since start of bushifre crisis
21 February, 2020 by Amy SarcevicLifeline has launched a purpose-built helpline to support those affected by the recent Australian bushfire crisis.
Golden staph bloodstream infection rate stable, says report
20 February, 2020An AIHW report says Australian public hospitals are exceeding the national target for reducing golden staph bloodstream infections, with a stable infection rate reported for the last five years.
AI may choose best depression therapy
18 February, 2020A US research team has developed a computer that can accurately predict whether an antidepressant will work, based on patients' brain activity.
Time for action on pancreatic cancer
17 February, 2020A report published by Avner Pancreatic Cancer Foundation shows that, without action, pancreatic cancer is likely to become Australia's second biggest cancer killer.
NSW sepsis pathway outperforms international model
14 February, 2020The NSW model is more likely to trigger a warning of patient deterioration from sepsis than the internationally recommended model.
Safe nCov coronavirus vaccine may take years
10 February, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe claims of multiple vaccine developers that an nCov coronavirus vaccine may soon be in our hands are misleading, says expert.
Australian-led trial in ASCO's Progress Against Cancer report
06 February, 2020A trial conducted by an Australian and New Zealand research group has been recognised as one of the most important clinical research advances of the past year.
Millions to benefit from medical device price cuts
04 February, 2020From false eyes to pacemakers — millions of Australians with private health insurance will benefit from price cuts to thousands of medical technologies.
Reaching for the sky with infection prevention and disease control strategies
03 February, 2020 by Dr Cristina Sotomayor-Castillo*, Mr Jeremy Malik** and Professor Ramon Z Shaban***With air travel comes the rapid spread of pathogens and dissemination of infectious diseases. Mobilising channels to disseminate health information to passengers could help reduce risk.
Monash device may reduce risk of artery-widening procedure
31 January, 2020Researchers from Monash University are developing a device to safely and effectively treat the most common cardiovascular disease: atherosclerosis, or narrowing of the arteries.
Seven cases of coronavirus confirmed in Australia
30 January, 2020Worldwide, approximately 6074 cases of the virus have been confirmed and 132 deaths have been reported.
Trial to test new catheter design
29 January, 2020Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Cancer Care Services is testing a new catheter design in a pilot study involving 60 patients being treated for cancer.
Old whooping cough vaccine could protect against food allergies
24 January, 2020 by Jane AllmanA retrospective study has shown that the whooping cough vaccine discontinued in the late 1990s may play an important role in protecting against food allergies.
University of Queensland asked to rapidly develop coronavirus vaccine
24 January, 2020The university has been asked to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus that could be available worldwide in as little as six months.
To wear a mask or not this bushfire season?
21 January, 2020 by Amy SarcevicIf you're a healthcare professional, you've likely been asked this question — or some variation of it — countless times this bushfire season: is it worth wearing a mask or not?
