Report reveals the impact of unintended pregnancies
28 September, 2022Almost half (40%) of all pregnancies in Australia are unintended, with 197,234 occurrences recorded in 2020 alone.
The game-changing research for HAI prevention
27 September, 2022 by Amy SarcevicWe all know the importance of good hygiene in preventing infections, but, until now, nobody has been able to quantify the impact individual hygiene measures have — not just on infection acquisition rates, but on the broader healthcare system.
NCDs outstrip infectious diseases as top killer globally
26 September, 2022The World Health Organization has released a new report and data portal on noncommunicable (NCDs) diseases and their risk factors.
Leading through the expanding horizons of IPC
23 September, 2022Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a critical element in health — both acute and community, and aged care — settings.
Pharmacists not immune to workforce issues, but part of the solution: PSA
22 September, 2022 by Dr Fei Sim, National President, Pharmaceutical Society of AustraliaThe indispensable role of pharmacists as primary healthcare providers has been demonstrated through both natural disasters and the pandemic.
Why less is more when managing low back pain in the ED
22 September, 2022Associate Professor Liz Marles*, Clinical Director at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, explains why it's time for a cultural shift in our approach to managing back pain.
Tackling future global health threats
21 September, 2022The Lancet COVID-19 Commission report outlines recommendations to hasten the end of the ongoing pandemic emergency and lessen the impact of future health threats.
WHO strongly advises against COVID-19 antibody treatments
19 September, 2022The guideline replaces previous recommendations for their use and is based on emerging evidence that these drugs are not likely to work against currently circulating variants.
Experts say access to late terminations in Qld is vital
14 September, 2022Despite advances in imaging and prenatal screening, not all abnormalities are detectable early in pregnancy, making safe late termination services essential.
Trial looks into reducing harm of gestational diabetes
14 September, 2022Lowering the target blood sugar level for those with gestational diabetes during pregnancy may reduce the risk of birth complications for the baby but increase them for the mother, according to Australian, NZ and international research.
Westmead Hospital pilots new tool to identify sepsis risk in EDs
14 September, 2022The pilot project complements the Clinical Excellence Commission's (CEC's) Sepsis Kills program and supports clinicians in recognising and treating this infection.
Targeting airborne infection risk with real-time detection
12 September, 2022Real-time detection of human-origin pathogens in air systems and automatically minimising infection risks is one of the research goals of the $3.5 million+ ARC Australian Laureate Fellowship recipient.
Australian-first DIPG trial opens at Children's Hospital Westmead
12 September, 2022CHW is currently one of nine sites worldwide to open the trial, known as PNOC-022, which is testing the effectiveness of promising new drug combinations, including the oral drug ONC201.
Using humour to improve paediatric care
07 September, 2022Doctor Ben Anderson first attended to Havana's heart condition when she was only three months old — 12 years later he's considered part of the family.
Study alerts GPs to be proactive in activating CDM care plans
07 September, 2022A retrospective analysis of 1.93 million adult Australian patient records over five years has uncovered opportunities for GPs to improve care outcomes.
