MEDEVAC repeal could have long-term health consequences
11 December, 2019 by Amy SarcevicThe repeal of MEDEVAC could impact the long-term physical and mental health of asylum seekers held in offshore processing at Nauru and Manus Island, warns the Chair of the RACGP Refugee Health Specific Interests Network, Dr Kate Walker.
Studies provide new umbilical cord management data
09 December, 2019Two studies published in JAMA have provided data on the effects of umbilical cord interventions on women undergoing caesarean delivery at term and the effects on preterm infants.
Same medication, different price
02 December, 2019Australia has ranked #40 in an index of 50 countries in a global study comparing the cost of some of the most widely recognised and indispensable medications.
Study suggests labour induction at 41 weeks
25 November, 2019Researchers in Sweden set out to compare induction of labour at 41 weeks with expectant management until 42 weeks in low-risk pregnancies.
Bushfires + wind + pollen spell bad news for asthmatics
22 November, 2019The National Asthma Council Australia has highlighted the risk of serious asthma and hayfever episodes given the forecasted weather conditions in the eastern states.
SHPA's plan to advance Australia's pharmacy workforce
20 November, 2019The SHPA has unveiled its bold vision for realising an advanced pharmacy profession, delivering quality use of medicines and benefiting all Australians.
Peers and residents celebrated at SHPA's MM2019
19 November, 2019The annual scientific pharmacy conference saw Jacinta Costello named 2019 SHPA Resident of the Year.
New wetsuit material protective vs shark attack
19 November, 2019Flinders researchers have tested wetsuit material that can help reduce blood loss resulting from shark bites, reduce injuries and prevent the leading cause of death from shark bites.
Model predicts chance of septic shock in children
18 November, 2019Researchers have developed a novel method for predicting which children arriving in emergency departments are most likely to go into septic shock.
Australian research leading the charge in malaria elimination
15 November, 2019Professor Brendan Crabb received the 2019 GSK Award for Research Excellence for his research on malaria.
Call to lower Australian LDL-C targets
15 November, 2019The release of new European guidelines on dyslipidaemias has called Australia’s LDL-C targets into question.
Ageing in pain
14 November, 2019 by Carol Bennett, CEO, PainaustraliaHow do we best respond to the pain experienced by some of the most frail and vulnerable people in our communities?
Brain scanning on the move, bike helmet style
14 November, 2019A wearable bike helmet-style brain scanner — which allows natural movement during scanning — has been used in a UK study to measure brain activity in young children.
Copper beds assist infection control
13 November, 2019A study has found that intensive care unit (ICU) copper hospital beds harbour 95% fewer bacteria than conventional hospital beds, asssisting with infection control.
Global warming's threat to health
11 November, 2019Monash University researchers warn that global warming is likely to increase illnesses caused by undernutrition, due to the effects of heat exposure.
