An antidote to killer alcohols

Finally Australia has access to this easy-to-use antidote for alcohol poisoning.

Early warning UV skin patch

This safe, affordable and easy-to-use sun-sensitive sensor discolours gradually in response to UV light.

Good reviews for maternity in NSW public hospitals

The Bureau of Health Information (BHI) has released a report providing detailed information about the experiences of care for women during various stages of their maternity journey in NSW public hospitals

New national standard promotes better care for hip fracture patients

Patients with hip fracture should receive surgery within 48 hours of arriving at hospital and start moving around the day after surgery, if possible, according to a new care standard launched by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.

Nurse-initiated pain relief benefits outcome for ED patients

Ongoing education is important for ensuring emergency department nurses play a vital role in the speedy delivery of patient pain relief, according to a new Australian study.

Exercise cuts impact of concussions after a knock

A study published in JAMA shows that a bit of physical exercise within seven days of a bonk to the head can help stop the symptoms of concussion.

Drugs for delirium don't work and may cause harm

What are we to do for people experiencing delirium, who are robbed of their mental awareness and ability to communicate?

Smart Bandages. a new era in wound care

Making a fuss over medical research

The $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund is now one step closer to implementation, with legislation passing Senate after amendments from the LNP.

Here's the evidence why breast is best

It’s a mantra repeated by health providers Australia-wide: breast is best. And while we’ve always known that there is something about mother’s breast milk that causes a baby to thrive, it has taken until 2015 to discover why that is.

Yoga for Stroke Rehabilitation: The Conversation

One in six Australians will have a stroke in their lifetime. That’s about 51,000 strokes per year, or one every ten minutes. Worldwide, stroke is the second most common cause of premature death, after heart disease, and is the leading cause of disability among adults.

Fear-Based Health Information Makes New Mothers Anxious

Heather Rowe, Monash University and Jane Fisher, Monash University

What You Should Expect From Your GP

Max Kamien, University of Western Australia

Queensland Government Spends Big in Health Budget

Queensland’s Labor Government released its budget, with healthcare to benefit substantially in the areas of hospital services and facilities, ambulance services, disability services and children’s and community  health in a record $14.2 billion investment in the public health sector.

Scientists Uncover Deadly New Link between Cigarettes and Lung Disease

Smokers beware: Scientists in Sydney have uncovered a deadly new link between cigarettes and lung disease.