Articles
Could vitamin C sensitise cancer cells to radiation?
This successful safety study sets the stage for phase II clinical trials into the effect of high-dose vitamin C on overall lifespan and quality of life for patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. [ + ]
Storm chasers — predicting the future of coastal flooding
Simulating storm surges is challenging and important. Being able to predict storm surges could reduce flood risk. [ + ]
Nanoscale sensor to detect disease
A new nanoscale sensor has been developed that can help detect cytokines — molecules that play a critical role in cellular response to infection, inflammation, trauma and disease. [ + ]
Vast numbers of under-vaccinated adults are at risk
A new report emphasises that immunisation is just as important for at-risk adults as it is for children. [ + ]
Translational research hospital opens doors
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, is a 'translational' research hospital where clinicians and scientists work together 24/7 with patients, discovering new approaches and applying (or 'translating') research in real time. [ + ]
Surgical follow-up? There's an app for that
Post-surgical app gets the thumbs up for convenience. [ + ]
Inhaled drug could dramatically reduce maternal deaths
Positive trial results could mean earlier access to life-saving drug for mothers [ + ]
Art meets science with prize for craniofacial development researcher
Sometimes science and art collide as Dr Sophie Wiszniak discovered when she entered this beautifully stained cross-section of a developing embryo into the Scimex Multimedia Hub image competition. [ + ]
There's no need to lock older people into nursing homes 'for their own safety'
To lock or not? How much of our concern for safety is for the resident, how much is for the family members and caregivers, and how much of it is for the staff and owners of nursing homes? [ + ]
Brighter outlook for people with rheumatoid arthritis
With more drugs in the pipeline and many related gene discoveries offering hope, the future is brighter for people with rheumatoid arthritis. [ + ]
Automated patient check-in for Gold Coast Health
The Gold Coast University Hospital is seeing shorter patient queues and a reduction in 'fail to attends' with an automated patient check-in system. [ + ]
Fairer hospital parking fees thanks to 14yo's petition
An online petition by Sydney teenager Gidon Goodman has led to the NSW Governement's decision to cut the cost of parking at public hospitals for patients and visitors most in need. [ + ]
Are restrictions on IVF treatment for obese women fair?
A new paper is calling for a review of guidelines that restrict obese Australian women's access to assisted fertility treatment such as IVF. [ + ]
When CPR fails, debriefing is a must for nurses
Institutional debriefing support significantly lowers post-code stress scores in nurses. [ + ]
Universal screening for short cervical length could cut preterm births
Given that there are treatments available to reduce the risk once it's identified, there appears to be a clear role for routine cervical length screening as part of the regular pregnancy ultrasound examinations. [ + ]
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