Industry News
Common antibiotic destroys superbug
An adjusted antibiotic has successfully stopped superbugs Klebsiella and E. coli in their tracks, and could soon save 30,000 lives per annum. [ + ]
Over 70? Avoid unnecessary aspirin
A landmark Australian-led trial has found that doctors should not prescribe low-dose daily aspirin to the elderly unless there is a clear medical benefit. [ + ]
No colonoscopy unless the benefits outweigh the risks
A new national standard for colonoscopies will help millions of Australians, but advises against the complex procedure unless the benefits outweigh the risks. [ + ]
Health services sign 20-year strategic partnership agreements
The agreements will provide lifecycle management, financing, maintenance and performance optimisation for all major imaging solutions across nine hospitals. [ + ]
ICU sepsis rates underestimated
New research has found that the incidence and mortality rates of sepsis in Australian ICUs are significantly underestimated. [ + ]
Muscular dystrophy — dogs take the lead
CRISPR gene editing restored muscle function in dogs with DMD to near-normal levels in the heart, diaphragm and other muscles; a cure for kids is close. [ + ]
Stroke doubles dementia risk
Having a stroke not only increases the risk of dementia by over 50% but also increases the risk for those with a history of stroke by 70%. [ + ]
Moving ultrasound pictures capture babies' first breaths
The images represent a breakthrough in understanding how human lungs transition from the womb to the first breaths at birth. [ + ]
Nurses: put your health 1st
A new Australian College of Nurses program encourages nurses to remember to look after their own health and wellbeing. [ + ]
9 million Australians take prescription medicines daily
More than 9 million people take a prescribed medicine daily, with 8 million taking two or more prescribed medicines a week, according to a new survey. [ + ]
Parkinson's diagnosis — the eyes have it
A new link between a thinning eye retina and dopamine means doctors may soon be able to diagnose Parkinson's disease with a simple eye scan. [ + ]
Anti-racism training required for nurses
A new study has found that nurses, in particular child health nurses, would benefit from anti-discriminatory education and training. [ + ]
1 in 5 catheters unnecessarily painful or malfunctioning
A global study of short peripheral catheters uncovered major problems with their management. [ + ]
Changes to assessment against NSQHS standards
A new report has identified opportunities to improve how assessments against the NSQHS standards are undertaken, commencing January 2019. [ + ]
Male, over 50 and running to the loo?
With 50% of men in their 50s experiencing symptoms related to an enlarged prostate, health practitioners should encourage middle-aged men to have a check-up. [ + ]
