The health and financial imperative to improve health care's environmental footprint
Our changing climate is exposing Australians to climate-related illnesses, and healthcare services are vulnerable to a range of risks.
Infection control practices need a post-COVID update
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in how infection control is managed within the Australian healthcare system.
Antimicrobials in aged care
Recent work by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has delivered a powerful reminder that action to improve antimicrobial use is vital to the...
Diverse paths towards future-focused design
James Kelly shares two different, site- and community-specific projects that embrace residents' diversity, defy ageist stereotypes, and embed community connection and...
Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout commences
Australia's vaccine program kicked off at the start of this week, with the country's most vulnerable community members first off the block to receive the...
Con-Serv Antimicrobial range
Con-Serv has partnered with Biomaster to introduce a range of antimicrobial products, including...
Whiteley Viraclean hospital-grade disinfectant
Viraclean from Whiteley is a hospital-grade, hard surface disinfectant proven to kill a wide...
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Post-stroke recovery best with physio soon after
The human brain's capacity to recover and rewire itself following a stroke peaks after around...
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HESTA Impact Awards finalists announced
Eleven finalists have been announced for the inaugural HESTA Impact Awards, recognising health...
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Low-carb diet drives type 2 diabetes remission
International researchers — including those from CSIRO — have found that consuming...
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Angela Ryan: advocating the nursing voice
The Australian Digital Health Agency's Chief Clinical Information Officer, Angela Ryan, is passionate about the leadership capabilities of...
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Patient response system goes beyond nurse call
Global solutions provider Ascom has introduced a modular, scalable patient-response system to...
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ACN launches aged-care CPD series to upskill nurses
The series will allow nurses involved in the aged-care sector to update their knowledge and...
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Limited-edition bandages launch to boost blood donations
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has enlisted Aussie artists to design a vibrant range of...
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Antimicrobials in aged care
Recent work by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has delivered a powerful reminder that action to improve...
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Medicinal cannabis course launched for Australian GPs
The online Professional Diploma of Medicinal Cannabis aims to provide a best-practice roadmap for...
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St John Ambulance launches defibrillators to boost bystander rescues
St John Ambulance has launched two groundbreaking defibrillators to improve bystander...
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Partnership delivers smart, reusable PPE solutions
RFiD Discovery and Welspring have partnered to offer high-quality, reusable and trackable...
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Diverse paths towards future-focused design
James Kelly shares two different, site- and community-specific projects that embrace residents' diversity, defy ageist stereotypes, and embed...
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Day hospital group acquires majority stake in private hospital development
Cura Day Hospitals Group has acquired a majority stake in Somerset Private Hospital, which will...
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BD supplies COVID-19 consumables in milestone delivery
BD will deliver millions of disposable needles, syringes and sharps collectors over the next 12...
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Seqirus to build $800m flu vaccine facility in Melbourne
Seqirus has announced plans to construct a world-class biotech manufacturing facility in...
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Fulfilling the care needs of Australia's ageing population
Innovative products like HomeGuardian can bridge the 'care gap' and transform the independent living, aged-care, disability and hospital...
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Portable oxygen machine aiming to save one million lives
SentOx is a low-cost oxygen concentrator designed for treating COVID-19 patients in...
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New evidence that scalp cooling protects hair from chemotherapy
Groundbreaking UK research has provided biological evidence that scalp cooling physically...
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Facebook issues update on COVID-19 misinformation
Facebook has announced important updates to its misinformation policy in relation to COVID-19,...
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The health and financial imperative to improve health care's environmental footprint
Our changing climate is exposing Australians to climate-related illnesses, and healthcare services are vulnerable to a range of risks.
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Review recognises violent reality of working in hospitals
The Anderson Review into hospital security reveals the bloody and violent reality confronting...
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Osteoporosis Australia rebrands as Healthy Bones Australia
Osteoporosis Australia has announced an official rebrand and the launch of an educational...
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Medical Training Survey reveals culture needs addressing
According to more than 21,000 doctors in training, the quality of their training is generally...
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