Bring the pressure down: new pill reduces hypertension
15 August, 2018A new three-in-one pill to reduce high blood pressure could change the way hypertension is treated globally.
Inducing at 39 weeks reduces risk of caesarian
13 August, 2018Contrary to existing perceptions, inducing healthy first-time pregnant mothers at 39 weeks reduces the risk of caesarian and pre-eclampsia.
Antimicrobial resistance remains a threat in Aus hospitals
10 August, 2018CPE and Neisseria gonorrhoeae continue to be the most commonly reported organisms with critical resistances to antimicrobials across Australia.
Boxer shorts are best for male fertility
09 August, 2018In the largest study of its kind, men who wear boxer shorts have been found to have significantly better chances of conceiving than men who wear tight-fitting underwear.
New treatment puts cancer to sleep — permanently
06 August, 2018A new class of medication prevents cancer from dividing and proliferating, effectively stopping it in its tracks.
New arrhythmia guidelines released
02 August, 2018In the past decade, deaths from atrial fibrillation — the major cause of stroke — have increased by 82%. New guidelines seek to counter this.
Dramatic increase in cardiac implants
30 July, 2018Implantable cardioverter defibrillator procedures have risen significantly, with over 75% of recipients being men.
Child sepsis deaths can be avoided
27 July, 2018A child's chance of surviving sepsis increases by 40% if hospitals provide a full treatment protocol within the critical 1st hour of discovery.
Blood test reduces risk for brain injury patients
26 July, 2018A new, high-sensitivity blood test trialled on TBI patients could reduce unnecessary CT scans by one-third.
Adrenaline risk for cardiac patients
25 July, 2018Adrenaline doubles the risk of severe brain damage in cardiac arrest patients and only increases their chance of survival by 1%.
Falling down
24 July, 2018 by Daniela Feuerlicht, Suzanne Sheppard-Law, Reece Hinchcliff*Too often, children are being injured by falls while in hospital, presenting a significant challenge to healthcare providers. Two organisations step up to change the status quo.
Diabetes increases cancer risk — especially for women
21 July, 2018Women with diabetes are 27% more likely to develop cancer than their male counterparts.
Australia's 'hidden affliction': chronic wounds
19 July, 2018Health practitioners are being asked to help raise awareness of chronic wounds, especially with at-risk ageing patients.
Melanoma blood test could save thousands
18 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Edith Cowan UniversityA new blood test that can identify melanoma in its early stages could save thousands of lives — and dollars.
Should hand air-dryers be used in a healthcare setting?
12 July, 2018 by Cathryn Murphy*Research suggests that hot air- and jet air-dryers should not be used in a healthcare setting.
