One-third diabetes patients to develop kidney disease
21 November, 2018One-third of type 2 diabetes sufferers will develop chronic kidney disease, creating a high risk of cardiovascular mortality, especially in young people.
Breaking diagnostic boundaries with speed, comfort and confidence
19 November, 2018 | Supplied by: Philips Electronics AustraliaNew technology solutions have been developed to support a faster, smarter and simpler path to confident diagnosis and improved patient experience.
Young man dies from inhaling deodorant
16 November, 2018Deodorant contains substances that can be used for inhalant abuse, and is a risk for the vulnerable.
Medicine shortages addressed in law
13 November, 2018 by Kristin Michaels*The SHPA, together with other industry groups and the government, has worked to develop a new protocol, coming into effect on 1 January 2019.
Herpes link to bipolar, depression
03 November, 2018Researchers have found that Herpes viruses are capable of infecting neurons and possibly causing cognitive disturbances leading to mood disorder.
Automatic temperature monitoring in hospitals
31 October, 2018 | Supplied by: HLP Controls Pty LtdTemperature monitoring for vaccines, blood products and food in hospitals and medical centres is vital.
Sepsis rates dropping in men, but still higher than for women
29 October, 2018With the exception of Australia, Austria and New Zealand, over 30 countries in a sepsis study had higher rates of sepsis mortality in men than in women.
Hand-hygiene education for future doctors insufficient
29 October, 2018 by Dr Rajneesh Kaur^, Dr Holly Seale*Doctors are known for hand-hygiene non-compliance. Does this stem from medical students receiving insufficient education?
Changes needed to stem self-harm in older adults
24 October, 2018Older adults (aged 65 and older) who self-harm have a higher risk of dying from unnatural causes (particularly suicide) compared to their peers without a history of self-harm.
A new way forward reducing opioid harm
22 October, 2018 by Kristin Michaels*Data, discussion and cooperation are the way forward as health professionals work to leverage promising initiatives.
Tailoring approaches to breastfeeding
16 October, 2018 by Jane Scott*Breastfeeding research from experts from around the world suggests a tailored approach helps both mother and child.
Why do women get more migraines?
10 October, 2018 by Angharad Brewer Gillham*Estrogen and other sex hormones may be responsible for the higher prevalence of migraine in women.
Staffing levels and infection prevention
09 October, 2018 by Brett Mitchell*Increased levels of nurse staffing seem to be associated with a decrease in the risk of acquiring HAIs.
One-third unplanned pregnancies aborted
08 October, 2018New Australian research finds that almost one-third of unplanned pregnancies end in abortion.
Hospital privacy curtains breed bacteria
04 October, 2018A new study finds privacy curtains in patient rooms riddled with resistant bacteria, suggesting they should be changed or laundered regularly.
