Industry News
Buddy taping reduces recovery time in boxer's fracture
A randomised, controlled trial of 126 patients who presented with a 'boxer's fracture' compared the outcomes from the routine practice of plastering these injuries with a more 'user-friendly' approach. [ + ]
Poor communication can lead to catheter infection
Indwelling devices like catheters are believed to cause around 25% of hospital infections, but ongoing efforts to reduce catheter use and misuse haven't succeeded as much as healthcare workers would like. [ + ]
Fake nursing director prosecuted by AHPRA
A Victorian man who falsely claimed to be a registered nurse has been convicted in court of charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. [ + ]
Closure of aged-care home leaves residents in limbo
Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians Richard Colbeck has expressed his concern and anger over the sudden closure of the Earle Haven Retirement Village. [ + ]
Opposition for Qld trial to treat UTIs with antibiotics
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has spoken out about a Queensland Government trial to relax the dispensing of an antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections. [ + ]
Drug-resistant bacteria found on hospital insects
More than 50% of bacteria recovered from flying insects in a group of English hospitals has been found to be resistant to one or more antibiotics. [ + ]
Australian pre-teens sedentary, new study finds
It's not unusual for 11- and 12-year-olds to spend up to 11 hours seated. [ + ]
Fake nurse successfully prosecuted
A Victorian woman who pretended to be a nurse has been fined $15,000 plus costs. [ + ]
Surgeons restore arm function in paralysed patients
Australian surgeons have restored the hand function of 13 young adults who had paralysis due to nerve damage. [ + ]
Stillbirth risk increases after 37 weeks
A UK study has found an increase in the risk of stillbirth after 37 weeks. [ + ]
New aged-care standards
The Morrison government has unveiled a major quality and safety aged-care reform package. [ + ]
Evaluation of family violence response program in Victoria
18 Victorian hospitals will be participating in a project evaluating the state-wide program, Strengthening Hospitals Response to Family Violence. [ + ]
Jail and hefty fines for fake practitioners
Fake practitioners now face jail time and even bigger fines as new regulations commence. [ + ]
High iron levels associated with reduced cholesterol
People with high iron levels are less likely to have high cholesterol, according to a new study. But this is a double-edged sword. [ + ]
Paramedic PTSD double that of other health professionals
Paramedics are the 'forgotten profession' within health care, and are not receiving enough help to overcome psychological injuries caused by their work. [ + ]
