1 in 4 joint replacement surgeries unnecessary
07 February, 2018A new report investigating hip and knee joint replacement surgeries in Victoria finds that many patients could be successfully treated without surgery, with massive savings to healthcare and welfare systems.
Healthcare without bounds: diagnostic innovations and seamless care
07 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Philips Electronics AustraliaWithin the healthcare system, there seems to be barriers to providing patients with personalised, effective care.
Australia in top 8 countries for cancer survival
07 February, 2018Australia has some of the best cancer-survival rates in the world, a tribute to our world-class research and treatment facilities. But childhood cancers in Australia are costly — in more ways than one.
Mothers of prem babies at risk of heart disease death
02 February, 2018A major study has revealed that women who give birth prematurely have double the risk of dying from heart disease later in life, and recommends that obstetric history be considered during cardiovascular assessments.
New blood test diagnoses Alzheimer's
01 February, 2018Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict Alzheimer's with 90% accuracy, years before symptoms appear.
Reminder: From 1 Feb, codeine is prescription only
31 January, 2018 by Laini BennettAustralia is following other countries in curbing access to codeine medications to prevent, reduce and manage codeine addiction. Resources are available to healthcare practitioners to assist with the change.
Timely reward for cancer patient advocate
26 January, 2018Gail O'Brien, of the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, has been recognised for her tireless work with an Office of the Order of Australia award.
How not to sneeze
25 January, 2018Don't hold your nose and close your mouth when you sneeze, doctors warn, or you might rupture the back of your throat, like one young man...
Sustainable infection prevention: is it possible?
23 January, 2018 by Cathryn Murphy*With limited options available, serious research and investment is required if further progress is to be possible.
Your daily dose of D
23 January, 2018 by Heather Walker*Many healthcare workers and patients spend a great deal of time indoors. How does this impact their vitamin D levels? How much sun is enough for Vitamin D?
Hope for colicky babies
18 January, 2018Distressed parents of babies with colic may soon have a solution — although so far, it leans towards babies who are exclusively breastfed.
Baby brain is a thing
17 January, 2018It's official, 'baby brain' — forgetfulness and other cognitive deficiencies during pregnancy — exists.
Childhood happiness, self-esteem linked to good diet
05 January, 2018Regardless of their socioeconomic position or body weight, a healthy diet is likely to result in a happy, well-balanced child.
Drs confusing common gastric condition with reflux
04 January, 2018Researchers find that doctors are often misdiagnosing functional dyspepsia as acid reflux.
Left-, right-handedness visible in the womb
03 January, 2018Foetal kinematics, the science behind determining if a baby is left- or right-handed in the womb, may also have wider applications.
