Industry News
New opioid prescription guide addresses growing addiction
Double the number of Australians are dying from opioid addiction than heroin. A new opioid prescription guide for medical practitioners seeks to address this. [ + ]
New alternative trauma diagnosis framework
The Power Threat Meaning Framework is an alternative diagnostic tool, focusing on the impact of power on us all — including trauma victims. [ + ]
Caesarians increase risk of postnatal depression
Study author calls for increased emotional support for women who've had emergency caesarians to reduce the risk of postnatal depression. [ + ]
Painkillers improve head, neck cancer
Painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen have been found to significantly improve survival rates for head or neck cancer patients with the PIK3CA mutation. [ + ]
Study: Hand hygiene low among paramedics
A new study has found that, while basic hygiene standards were high, hand hygiene standards practised by paramedics appear to be "remarkably low". [ + ]
Some Vic doctors breaking the law re abortion
Vic doctors who consciensciously object to abortion and don't recommend their patient to another doctor are breaking the law — and risking patient health. [ + ]
AI supports instant diagnosis of top eye disease
A new technique, supported by artificial intelligence, supports the instant and early diagnosis of one of the top causes of blindness. [ + ]
Australian organ donation reaches record rates
A record-breaking increase in organ donation registration has seen more lives saved via transplants and placed Australia in the top 15 for organ donation. [ + ]
Delay newborn bath to improve breastfeeding
Delaying a newborn's first bath by 12 hours may significantly improve breastfeeding exclusivity, and make it easier for the baby to latch. [ + ]
Blood test predicts Alzheimer's 16 years ahead
For those who've inherited Alzheimer's disease genes, a simple blood test will identify if they have the disease — 16 years before symptoms show. [ + ]
Get your (globally recognised) game face on
A new study has found that, despite humans having hundreds of facial expressions, only 35 are universally recognised. [ + ]
Give infants peanuts to help avoid allergies
Australia has among the highest food allergy rates in the world. To reduce allergy risk, experts recommend giving infants peanuts and eggs before they turn one. [ + ]
Nicotine found in 'nicotine-free' products
Australian researchers found nicotine in six varieties of 'nicotine-free' e-cigarette liquids bought online and over the counter from Australian suppliers. [ + ]
Keep EpiPens out of hot cars
Patients should avoid leaving their EpiPens in hot cars in the summer as it decreases their potency, puttng patients at risk. [ + ]
Skin condition prevalence high, awareness low
A new Australian prevalence study of hidradenitis suppurativa finds a high number of Australians have the devastating skin condition. [ + ]