Babies are being placed at unnecessary risk because their birth by caesarean section is scheduled too early, without a medical reason, according to a major report. [ + ]

Patients with low back pain have been shown to respond well to NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, according to researchers at RMIT University. [ + ]

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners have welcomed changes to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. [ + ]

AIDH has launched a workforce-focused strategic plan, calling on its members to act as a voice for the future of the health system and drive reform in the health workforce. [ + ]

International researchers have found a way to alter the shape and nucleus of individual stem cells, which could speed up recovery following bone replacements. [ + ]

The Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) system has been awarded the Platinum Respiratory Protection Award at the inaugural OH&S Industrial Hygiene Awards. [ + ]

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is calling on feedback to assist in the development of resources to strengthen cultural safety training and support services. [ + ]

Westmead Health Precinct's Central Acute Services Building features cutting-edge, digital imaging-enabled operating theatres and expanded imaging services. [ + ]

Australians are being reminded that a causal relationship between blood clotting and adenovirus vector-based vaccines has still not been established, and that — should it be — the risk remains far lower than that of common medications. [ + ]

To help Australians improve their diets, CSIRO has launched a free online tool to provide the community with a greater understanding of their discretionary food intake. [ + ]

ShotBlocker is a non-invasive solution that has been shown to reduce or remove pain in 93.2% of users at half the cost of topical freezing sprays and anaesthetic creams. [ + ]

The coating could be used on wound dressings and implants to prevent and treat potentially deadly bacterial and fungal infections. [ + ]

The product, pricing and patient analysis found that, over the last six months, intense medicinal cannabis product competition has kept downward pressure on prices. [ + ]

The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be the preferred choice for Australians under the age of 50, due to rare but serious blood clotting side effects. [ + ]

Avalon Robotics — a joint venture between Avalon SteriTech and SoftBank Robotics Group — will focus on developing innovative products and technologies that benefit public health and wellbeing. [ + ]