AI model to predict anti-seizure medication
31 August, 2022Choosing anti-seizure drugs for a patient is a process of trial and error with clinicians unable to predict which drug a particular patient will respond to.
New allergy initiatives to accelerate research, clinical care
31 August, 2022Two new health organisations aim to improve the lives of five million Australians living with allergies and prevent anaphylaxis, including needless deaths.
NSW, Vic team up to set up urgent care centres
30 August, 2022The states will establish these centres in partnership with general practitioners (GPs) bringing the total number of services across both states to 50.
RSV prevention could be within reach: research
24 August, 2022Immunisations providing protection against deadly respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) could be accessible on the market within 12 months.
Device Tech wins NSW Health's defib rollout contract
22 August, 2022Following a tender and evaluation process, Device Technologies Australia has been contracted by NSW Health to roll out patient monitors and touch-screen defibrillators.
Study explores techniques for reducing needle anxiety
15 August, 2022A University of South Australia study has found two new nurse-led techniques that help reduce needle fear in primary-aged children.
Need to cut through alcohol and breastfeeding misinformation
15 August, 2022Two-thirds of Australian women who breastfeed feel they do not fully understood the risks of drinking alcohol while breastfeeding.
Tool helps cancer survivors manage post-treatment uncertainty
15 August, 2022UNSW researchers are using e-health to investigate ways to help cancer survivors access treatment for fear of cancer recurrence.
New Langya virus infects 35 people in China
15 August, 2022The virus is thought to have come from animals and causes fever, fatigue and a cough. So far, there is no indication that the virus is spreading from person to person.
Review set to pave the way for International PCOS Guidelines
05 August, 2022A recent review of PCOS research and care provides a summary of best-practice evidence and advocates for greater funded research to address knowledge gaps.
Targeted monkeypox vaccine rollout to start Monday
05 August, 2022NSW Health, with support from ACON, will commence a targeted vaccination program against monkeypox (MPXV) on Monday, 8 August.
Retraining the brain to reduce chronic pain
03 August, 2022A randomised control trial that retrained the brains of people with back pain, and helped them to get moving, is reported to have shown promising results.
Hollywood Private Hospital starts HyCASA training
03 August, 2022Hollywood Private Hospital is set to become a training and education hub for Hybrid Catheter Ablation and Surgical Ablation (HyCASA).
New guideline for pharmacists supporting Indigenous Australians
02 August, 2022The PSA has launched guidelines for pharmacists supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with medicines management.
Whiteley V-Wipes
01 August, 2022 | Supplied by: WhiteleyWhiteley V-Wipes Instrument Grade Disinfectant (low level) wipes are suitable for cleaning and disinfecting of environmental surfaces and non-critical medical devices such as hospital beds and theatre trolleys.
