Neonatal vitamin D deficiency link to schizophrenia
07 December, 2018Babies born with a vitamin D deficiency are at a 44% higher risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia later in life, highlighting neonatal care opportunities.
Personal care products linked to early puberty in girls
06 December, 2018A new study has found that common grooming and household products could be behind the increasingly early onset of puberty in girls.
New alliance tackles fragility fractures
05 December, 2018Fragility fractures are a significant risk for the elderly, and a huge burden on healthcare facilities and the economy. A new APAC alliance seeks to tackle this.
Breaking down cancer taboos in Melbourne's west
04 December, 2018 by George Darroch and Jeremy KennettA group of health organisations came together to run Australia's first 'Let's Talk About Cancer' pop-up shops, to great success.
HLP Controls B10 Temperature WiFi Data Logger
01 December, 2018 | Supplied by: HLP Controls Pty LtdThe model B10 Temperature WiFi Data Logger monitors temperatures of vaccine, blood and food fridges easily and wirelessly.
Doctors poop Lego
27 November, 2018Six Aussie doctors swallowed Lego heads in the name of science — and retained their sense of humour.
5000 volunteers wanted for bipolar disorder study
23 November, 2018Australian researchers are seeking volunteers for a study that will improve early diagnosis and treatment for bipolar sufferers and help support their families.
Off-label meds impacting autistic adults
22 November, 2018Some 14% of mental health medications being taken by adults on the autism spectrum were given without a relevant diagnosis, and could be causing harm.
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.
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?
