New opioid prescription guide addresses growing addiction
08 February, 2019Double the number of Australians are dying from opioid addiction than heroin. A new opioid prescription guide for medical practitioners seeks to address this.
New alternative trauma diagnosis framework
07 February, 2019 by Dr Cathy Kezelman AM*The Power Threat Meaning Framework is an alternative diagnostic tool, focusing on the impact of power on us all — including trauma victims.
Caesarians increase risk of postnatal depression
06 February, 2019Study author calls for increased emotional support for women who've had emergency caesarians to reduce the risk of postnatal depression.
Painkillers improve head, neck cancer
01 February, 2019Painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen have been found to significantly improve survival rates for head or neck cancer patients with the PIK3CA mutation.
Some Vic doctors breaking the law re abortion
31 January, 2019Vic doctors who consciensciously object to abortion and don't recommend their patient to another doctor are breaking the law — and risking patient health.
Study: Hand hygiene low among paramedics
31 January, 2019A new study has found that, while basic hygiene standards were high, hand hygiene standards practised by paramedics appear to be "remarkably low".
Scented hearts bond premmies and parents
28 January, 2019One hospital has joined forces with a local quilting club to help premmies and parents bond — over hand-stitched hearts, infused with their own scent.
Australian organ donation reaches record rates
26 January, 2019A record-breaking increase in organ donation registration has seen more lives saved via transplants and placed Australia in the top 15 for organ donation.
Delay newborn bath to improve breastfeeding
25 January, 2019Delaying a newborn's first bath by 12 hours may significantly improve breastfeeding exclusivity, and make it easier for the baby to latch.
Nicotine found in 'nicotine-free' products
19 January, 2019Australian researchers found nicotine in six varieties of 'nicotine-free' e-cigarette liquids bought online and over the counter from Australian suppliers.
Keep EpiPens out of hot cars
18 January, 2019Patients should avoid leaving their EpiPens in hot cars in the summer as it decreases their potency, puttng patients at risk.
Skin condition prevalence high, awareness low
17 January, 2019A new Australian prevalence study of hidradenitis suppurativa finds a high number of Australians have the devastating skin condition.
New discovery on how baby's sex determined
21 December, 2018Until now, it was believed a baby's sex was determined by its X-Y chromosome combination. However, scientists have found a new influence.
Stethoscopes loaded with bacteria
20 December, 2018A new study has found that stethoscopes are loaded with diverse bacteria, including some that can cause healthcare-associated infections.
Uterus from deceased donor results in live birth
12 December, 2018This is the first case of a uterus from a deceased donor resulting in a live birth, suggesting more options may soon be available for infertile women.
