Post-hospital prescription opioid use: what do the statistics say?
29 May, 2024Until recently, Australia's use of prescription opioids was increasing, and with it worries about dependence, overdose and death.
First seizure clinics reduce ED presentations: study
27 May, 2024The study analysed patients who attended first seizure clinics (FSCs) at two major Melbourne public hospitals — The Alfred and the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH).
New report flags major increase in STIs around the world
27 May, 2024Global HIV, viral hepatitis epidemics and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) lead to 2.5 million deaths a year, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO).
GenesisCare and Ramsay partner for new radiation therapy service
24 May, 2024Cancer care provider GenesisCare has partnered with Ramsay Health Care to open a new radiation therapy service at the Peninsula Private Hospital in Langwarrin.
Tighten rules around early super access for dental care: PHA
24 May, 2024Allowing thousands of Australians to use superannuation for dental care is driving up the cost of dentistry, according to Private Healthcare Australia.
Program to make oral care more inclusive
24 May, 2024More than 36% of people with visible and non-visible disabilities feel anxious or frustrated when it comes to visiting the dentist.
Can bullying affect dental health?
23 May, 2024NTNU's Lena Myran would like dental health professionals to ask themselves what the cause of poor dental health might be.
Is fluoride exposure in pregnancy linked to child neurobehaviour?
23 May, 2024A new study has found a link between fluoride intake during pregnancy and neurobehavioural problems among children living in an area with fluoridated water.
New network to link cancer services across Australia
22 May, 2024Launched at the Innovations Showcase event hosted by Cancer Australia in Sydney, the network will link cancer services across the country.
Traumatic injury behind majority of LSD, psilocybin-related deaths
22 May, 2024While rare, deaths related to LSD or psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms, were primarily due to traumatic injury.
Ecolab Skinman Soft Protect hand rub
22 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Ecolab Pty LtdSkinman Soft Protect is Ecolab's broad spectrum alcohol surgical and hygienic hand rub for use in clinical settings.
WHO updates drug-resistant priority pathogens list
20 May, 2024The updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024 features 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high and medium categories for prioritisation.
Heart failure device could prevent hospitalisation
14 May, 2024The device may be able to detect signs of fluid overload and could be used to monitor patients with heart failure.
SJG Bendigo Hospital expands cardiac care service
13 May, 2024The service has six cardiologists rostered onsite to provide diagnosis and treatment as part of the service.
WHO releases guidelines for catheter-related infections
10 May, 2024Poor practices in the insertion, maintenance and removal of these catheters carry a high risk of introducing germs directly into the bloodstream.
