Ibuprofen not good for UTIs
World experts discuss assistive tech innovations for complex neuro conditions
Notifiable Data Breach law takes effect
Preventing food allergy tragedies
In Conversation… with Dr Rebecca Laborde
Ibuprofen not good for UTIs
A randomised trial finds ibuprofen is not a safe alternative to antibiotic treatment for urinary tract infection.
World experts discuss assistive tech innovations for complex neuro conditions
Assistive technologies can have a huge impact on improving the life of a person with a disability.
Notifiable Data Breach law takes effect
Australia's Notifiable Data Breach legislation has come into effect, leaving healthcare organisations at risk of fines of up to $1.8m for failing to disclose a breach.
Preventing food allergy tragedies
To avoid exposing healthcare and aged-care patients with food allergies to risk, a robust risk management strategy should be integrated into your organisation's food...
In Conversation… with Dr Rebecca Laborde
Dr Laborde explains how data is being used not only for research, but to create efficiencies, reduced costs and improved patient outcomes in health care.
Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting) Resource Kit — 2nd edition
This revised edition is a free, practical tool for clinicians, patients and their families,...
BRIVIACT add-on treatment of partial-onset seizures
Now available on the PBS, BRIVIACT (brivaracetam) is an add-on therapy for the treatment of...
Crystawash wound wash spray
Crystawash wound wash is an isotonic saline spray buffered to return the tissue pH to normal.
ChemDAQ Steri-Trac PAA Chemical Air Monitoring System
ChemDAQ's Steri-Trac PAA Chemical Air Monitoring System provides tools to help manage...
HappyOrNot patient satisfaction measurement service
The HappyOrNot patient satisfaction measurement service can improve patient satisfaction by up to...
Biomedica osteomiR microRNA signature for osteoporosis diagnosis
The osteomiR microRNA signature is intended to assess the risk of a first fracture in female...
Alere DDS2 mobile drug test system
The Alere DDS2 mobile test system is a handheld analyser for the rapid screening of drugs of...
Thermo Scientific TSX Series blood bank refrigerators and plasma freezers
The TSX Series high-performance refrigerators and freezers are powered by V-Drive technology,...
World experts discuss assistive tech innovations for complex neuro conditions
Assistive technologies can have a huge impact on improving the life of a person with a disability.
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Antipsychotics successfully reduced in nursing homes
A new intervention successfully tested nationally by Australian researchers has found a way to...
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Do you have a stutter? 3000+ volunteers wanted
A new study seeks to identify the genes associated with stuttering, as a key to early...
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No more Oakden-style 'disasters'
In response to the Carnell-Paterson review into failures at South Australia's Oakden...
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Registered nurses to stay on-site 24/7 in NSW aged care
"We've been lobbying on this issue since it first arose in 2014 because we know removing registered nurses from high-care nursing homes...
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Palliative care reduces costs
Hospitals that introduce palliative care in concert with other treatment modalities have reduced...
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Global nursing campaign launched by world leaders
Recognising that nurses are the DNA of the healthcare system, the campaign calls for an...
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Sealed in 60 seconds
Australian scientists have developed a glue that literally takes one minute to seal a wound, then...
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Ibuprofen not good for UTIs
A randomised trial finds ibuprofen is not a safe alternative to antibiotic treatment for urinary tract infection.
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Oral antibiotics increase kidney stones risk
Researchers have found certain oral antibiotics increase the risk of developing kidney stones,...
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New drug tames violent patients
Queensland paramedics have introduced a drug that is sedating violent patients 70% faster.
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Caffeine in womb linked to childhood weight gain
Research suggests mums-to-be should cut out caffeine altogether.
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How a small clinic is having a big impact on healthcare in Brazil
Brazil's inability to provide some 150 million uninsured residents with access to healthcare has created a significant market opportunity for...
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When it comes to hospitals, size matters
Smaller hospitals have higher risks of operational inefficiency.
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Patients in healthcare facilities at risk for legionnaire's disease
A US study has found a concerning level of legionnaire's disease present in healthcare...
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Your Solution Provider for MRI Shielding
Faraday Pty Ltd design, install and test electromagnetic shielding for medical, commercial,...
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In Conversation… with Dr Rebecca Laborde
Dr Laborde explains how data is being used not only for research, but to create efficiencies, reduced costs and improved patient outcomes in health...
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Government-focused media, research and events firms join forces
A new media and events alliance is set to provide those working in tech and procurement roles...
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Epilepsy seizure prediction possible with AI
Soon, epilepsy sufferers will have customised technology that forewarns them of a seizure.
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3D bones custom made... while you're in surgery
'Just-in-time implants' will revolutionise the way bone cancer is treated.
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Notifiable Data Breach law takes effect
Australia's Notifiable Data Breach legislation has come into effect, leaving healthcare organisations at risk of fines of up to $1.8m for...
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Opt-out date for My Health Record announced
All Australians will have a My Health Record unless they choose to opt out during a recently...
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Medical research boosted by Budget
The Australian medical research sector receives a significant boost from the Budget. Ultimately,...
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Ambulance Victoria convicted, fined $400K
Following the investigation into the death of a paramedic in 2015, Ambulance Victoria was found...
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