Breastfeeding challenges healthcare professionals should be prepared to address
19 November, 2025 by Courtney Garland* | Supplied by: HaakaaA neonatal nurse and lactation consultant sets out what she sees as the most common breastfeeding challenges healthcare professionals should be prepared to address.
Camfil Opakfil ES energy-saving filters
19 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty LtdCamfil Opakfil ES filters remove airborne contaminants such as smoke, bacteria, fumes, fungi and virus-bearing droplet nuclei.
National concussion clinical guidelines now available
17 November, 2025The first Australia- and New Zealand-specific guidelines for all forms of concussion — from injury to recovery — are now available.
Doctors criticise "risky prescribing agenda"
10 November, 2025The AMA and RACGP have expressed disappointment in the Pharmacy Board of Australia's so-called "uncollaborative pursuit of widespread pharmacy prescribing".
Framework seeks to cut medicine errors at transitions of care
07 November, 2025The first coordinated, hospital-based approach to medication management at transitions of care has been released.
Faster acute kidney injury test in development
13 October, 2025 | Supplied by: RMIT UniversityAn Australian university and a diagnostic company have teamed up to develop point-of-care blood tests designed to identify acute kidney injury hours faster.
Free, nurse-led support line for primary liver cancer now open
13 October, 2025October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, and Liver Foundation has launched a free, nurse-led support line for primary liver cancer.
SorbaView SHIELD integrated securement dressing
03 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Medline International Two Australia Pty LtdThe SorbaView SHIELD multi-layer dressing and catheter securement system is designed to provide a comprehensive vascular access management solution to manage dwell time, infection rates and associated costs.
Pharmacy's role in a healthier, greener future
01 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Advanced Pharmacy AustraliaHospital pharmacy, like all areas of health care, has a responsibility to care for both people and the planet.
Queensland Health responds to Metro North Health review and Townsville HHS investigation
30 September, 2025Queensland Health Director-General Dr David Rosengren has responded to the Metro North Health review of medical imaging results, also commenting on the recently announced Townsville HHS investigation.
Report: Cardiovascular diseases remain the world's leading cause of disease burden
29 September, 2025Today is World Heart Day and the latest Global Burden of Disease Study (released last week) shows cardiovascular diseases remain the world's leading cause of disease burden.
Australia's colonoscopy access gap widens, report reveals
29 September, 2025There is a growing disparity in colonoscopy rates according to where people live and their socioeconomic status, data in a new report suggests.
Hospital-acquired infections: key developments in prevention and control
26 September, 2025 by Amy Sarcevic*Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a central, but mostly preventable, concern in health care — here's some key HAI prevention and control developments.
SA launches strategy to "virtually eliminate HIV transmission" by 2030
22 September, 2025The SA Government has launched its South Australian HIV Strategy 2025–2030 — a blueprint to become one of the world's first jurisdictions to end HIV transmission.
Revised 2025 edition of Australian Asthma Handbook now available
19 September, 2025The revised 2025 edition of the National Asthma Council's Australian Asthma Handbook is now available — including new recommendations.
