Clinical Services

How ready are you for mandatory respiratory protection?

28 August, 2017 by Cathryn Murphy

The ways infectious diseases are spread are complex and some infection control experts are questioning the current paradigm that dictates the selection of personal protective equipment (PPE).


Probiotics formula reduces risk of sepsis in infants

25 August, 2017

The discovery is good news for the developing world where 1 million babies die annually from sepsis.


Support for rural mums encourages breastfeeding

24 August, 2017

Australian researchers have found that mums in rural areas of Western Australia who had access to professional advice and support were more likely to breastfeed for longer.


Saliva test key to fast Zika diagnosis

24 August, 2017

The discovery will speed up Zika diagnosis and reduce the virus's ability to spread.


Poo transplants better than antibiotics for diarrhoea

23 August, 2017

Sometimes the best solution is not always the most attractive one.


More accurate blood pressure measure method

22 August, 2017

Let there be light: more accurate blood pressure measure uses light pulses


Some children on IV can be treated at home

21 August, 2017

Researchers find home treatment as good as in hospital in terms of safety, cost and patient satisfaction.


Transforming skin cells into a diabetes cure

18 August, 2017

A cure to diabetes is one step closer, with scientists exploring insulin-secreting skin cells.


New date rape drug detection method

17 August, 2017

A urine test may offer more definitive evidence of GHB, supporting law enforcement.


Medical marijuana may not be safe for epilepsy

16 August, 2017

Researchers testing medical marijuana on epilepsy have found it can adversely interact with antiepileptic drugs.


New gold standard for invasive fungal infections

15 August, 2017

Countless patients suffering from invasive fungal infections will benefit from new diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.


A Day in the Life: Jason Seet, Infectious Diseases/Critical Care Pharmacist

14 August, 2017

A day in the life of Jason Seet, an Infectious Diseases/Critical Care Pharmacist at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth, WA.


Aspirin may greatly reduce risk of cancer

14 August, 2017

Many clinical trials are finding that aspirin can slow or prevent cancer.


'Origami organs': new regenerative flexible biomaterials

11 August, 2017

These new biomaterials may help young cancer patients and aid in wound healing.


Dental braces wire found in bowels

10 August, 2017

A woman's stomach pain had an unusual source.


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