Articles
Chronic pain, care and communication: a lived experience perspective
This National Pain Week, Kathie Elliott-Scott, who lives with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, advocates lived experience narratives in health care. [ + ]
Australian GP practices perform well in 19-country chronic conditions survey
Australia has performed well in a chronic conditions survey, which collected data from 107,000 patients and 1800 primary care practices across 19 countries. [ + ]
Heating and cooling systems: advanced features for health care
Healthcare facilities demand precise control over temperature, humidity and air quality across various zones. Here's some advanced heating and cooling system features. [ + ]
Colorectal cancer survivors face elevated risk
Colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors face an elevated risk of developing multiple primary cancers, an Australian study including 26,729 CRC survivors has revealed. [ + ]
Wage theft: law changes, compliance and prevention in health care
New wage theft federal laws came into force this year. A lawyer sets out the changes, how compliance can be ensured and best practice prevention procedures. [ + ]
Deepfakes mimicking health professionals pose real risk
The Australian Medical Association has called for clear and enforceable regulations to combat AI 'deepfake' videos that mimic reputable health professionals. [ + ]
Key concerns this Sarcoma Awareness Month
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, and the Australia and New Zealand Sarcoma Association has raised some key concerns — including the fact that research is lagging. [ + ]
Could this strategy mark a turning point in the HIV-cure search?
A team of Australian researchers have repurposed the same mRNA delivery system used in COVID-19 vaccines as a potential strategy in the search for an HIV cure. [ + ]
Report: Fall in gold standard COPD test is cause for concern
A new national report released today by ACSQHC reveals a dramatic fall in the use of spirometry, a critical diagnostic test for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [ + ]
Cloud-based solutions: enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes
Australian-developed, cloud-based solutions have the potential to make digital health more accessible. A software-for-healthcare provider sets out some benefits. [ + ]
Could this ICU disinfectant procedure increase antibiotic-resistant infections?
European researchers are calling for a review of healthcare guidelines after revealing that an ICU disinfectant procedure may increase antibiotic-resistant infection risk. [ + ]
Ambulance ramping — its "very real potential human consequences"
A coronial investigation into the death of Christina Lackmann, who waited over seven hours for an ambulance, highlights potential human consequences of ramping. [ + ]
Pharmacist distraction during dispensing — extent and sources
Australian researchers analysed more than 50 studies to understand, in pharmacy settings, the extent and main sources of distraction during the dispensing process. [ + ]
Urinary incontinence and cardiovascular disease risk in women
A team of American researchers have found a possible association between urinary incontinence and a greater risk for cardiovascular disease in women. [ + ]
Inaugural Hospital + Healthcare Excellence Awards — nominations open
With 15 individual awards across eight categories and two special awards, nominations are now open for the Inaugural Hospital + Healthcare Excellence Awards. [ + ]
