Autism risk: fever during pregnancy link
05 July, 2017The risk of a child being born with autism increases 40% in pregnant women who experience fever during their second trimester.
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04 May, 2016 by ahhb‘Last-drink’ laws reduce violence
10 January, 2016 by Corin KellyWith single punch deaths on the rise, states and territories are grappling to put in place tougher measures to reduce alcohol-fueled violence. This report from Kypros Kypri, University of Newcastle, looks at the current situation around the country.
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15 December, 2015 by ahhbMater Brisbane Upgrades Virtual Desktops with Nutanix-Citrix
05 August, 2015 by Sharon SmithMater Health Services Brisbane has upgraded its IT infrastructure to meet growing demands for its network of 2,000 virtual desktops which will number 5,000 units in hospitals, clinics, remote sites and on ruggedised devices in the field over the next 18 months.
New Hope for Treatment of Mild Alzheimers
23 July, 2015 by Sharon SmithA drug developed by US pharmaceutical company Lilly has shown evidence of slowing the worsening of the disease. Current treatments for Alzheimer’s can alleviate symptoms but don’t slow underlying disease progression.
Is 2015 Shaping Up to be Our Worst Flu Season?
29 June, 2015 by Sharon SmithThis year’s flu season is being hyped to be the worst yet, according to numerous reports distributed throughout medical and public media.
Busselton Health Campus Celebrates Opening
04 March, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawBusselton in Western Australia has just celebrated the opening of the city's comprehensive new health campus.
Consultation Process Launched to Discuss NDIS Standards
17 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithPublic consultation has been launched by the COAG Disability Reform Council to discuss quality and safeguards for the NDIS.
Real-time Prescription Monitoring Welcomed
17 November, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawWith more Victorians dying each year from prescription drug overdoses than on the state's roads, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Victorian Branch has welcomed the Victorian Coalition’s pledge to develop a real-time prescription monitoring service.
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11 November, 2014 by ahhbStents In Trial For Superficial Femoral Artery Disease
23 September, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawThe Journal of Endovascular Therapy has established that the use of stents has improved management and outcomes of coronary artery disease, and clinical trials are now attempting to prove the same will be true for superficial femoral artery disease.
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22 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithCell Discovery Brings Blood Disorder Cure Closer
14 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithA cure for a range of blood disorders and immune diseases is in sight, according to scientists who have unravelled the mystery of stem cell generation.
Older Australians Taking NSAIDs for Too Long
01 July, 2014 by Petrina SmithResearch by the University of Sydney has found that older Australians are taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for too long and without sufficient precautions to minimise harmful side-effects.
