Industry News
New epileptic seizure treatment for kids to impact globally
A new treatment for severe epileptic seizures in children will halve the number of kids being ventilated and sent to intensive care. [ + ]
Breakthrough in knee replacement recovery
A $29 set of exercise peddles is more effective at knee replacement rehabilitation than traditional rehab programs, and could save Australia $25m a year. [ + ]
Inflammation impacting brain function in schizophrenia
A new study has found that the overproduction of kynurenic acid in schizophrenia patients could be detrimental to brain function. [ + ]
Dementia link to women's reproductive health
Women who start their period later, go through menopause earlier or have a hysterectomy may have a greater risk of developing dementia. [ + ]
Bupa Aged Care in court for misleading conduct
Bupa is alleged to have charged fees for extra services that it did not provide, or only partially provided, in 21 aged-care homes across Australia. [ + ]
Statins ineffective for 50% of high cholesterol patients
A new study has found that half of patients on statins have still not achieved healthy cholesterol within two years, suggesting a need for personalised care. [ + ]
2 in 3 patients don't reveal complementary medicine use
New Australian research has found that 2 in 3 patients do not tell their doctor what complementary medicines they are taking, creating interactions risks. [ + ]
Primary nurse innovation grant now open
Primary nurses who promote innovation in immunisation should consider applying for a new grant that recognises these initiatives. [ + ]
Aged-care facilities not meeting flu vax recommendations
Many aged-care facilities are taking over a week to provide antivirals to elderly residents after a flu breakout, well over the 24-hour recommendation. [ + ]
Suicide rates after hospital dismissal down 50%
In the past 20 years, the suicide rate for people discharged from hospital after presenting with suicidal thoughts or behaviours has dropped 50%. [ + ]
Fake psychologist charged $40K in fines, costs
Within two weeks of a conviction for similar behaviour, a counsellor again alleged he was a 'psychologist'. [ + ]
Shiftwork increases heart disease risk
A major study has found that shiftworkers are more likely to develop coronary artery disease than daytime workers. [ + ]
1 in 5 strokes in under 45-year-olds due to drugs
A new Australian study has found that a fifth of fatal strokes in people aged under 45 years are due to psychostimulant use. [ + ]
When tempers flare, nursing injuries occur
A new study has found that perceived imbalances in support for nurses at work leads to fraying tempers and, consequently, injuries. [ + ]
Sleeping on side halves stillbirth risk
Pregnant women who sleep on either side during their last three months of pregnancy reduce their risk of a stillbirth by half. [ + ]
