Industry News
Food allergy risk: lupin must now be identified in meals
Hospital and aged-care food services must ensure they declare any use of the legume lupin, which has similar risk factors to peanuts. [ + ]
Some vitamin supplements unhealthy
A new study has found that some vitamin and mineral supplements may be detrimental, rather than beneficial, to your health. [ + ]
Public hospital admissions growing faster than private
Admissions to Australian public hospitals are growing at a faster rate than private hospitals, according to a new study. [ + ]
Opt-out date for My Health Record announced
All Australians will have a My Health Record unless they choose to opt out during a recently announced three-month period. [ + ]
Government-focused media, research and events firms join forces
A new media and events alliance is set to provide those working in tech and procurement roles across all levels of government with more quality content. [ + ]
Man dies after fax to doctor goes astray
A cancer patient may still be alive today if his clinicians had spoken to each other, rather than relying on faxed reports. [ + ]
Antipsychotics successfully reduced in nursing homes
A new intervention successfully tested nationally by Australian researchers has found a way to reduce overprescription of antipsychotics in nursing homes. [ + ]
Oral antibiotics increase kidney stones risk
Researchers have found certain oral antibiotics increase the risk of developing kidney stones, especially in children. [ + ]
Fish and beans may delay menopause
A diet rich in fish and legumes may help to delay natural menopause, but high dietary intake of refined carbs may help to hasten it. [ + ]
Medical research boosted by Budget
The Australian medical research sector receives a significant boost from the Budget. Ultimately, patients will benefit. [ + ]
Alarming rise in adolescent mental health crises
The number of adolescents presenting to emergency wards with mental health crises has increased by over 50% in the past decade. [ + ]
Palliative care reduces costs
Hospitals that introduce palliative care in concert with other treatment modalities have reduced hospital stays and lower costs. [ + ]
New drug tames violent patients
Queensland paramedics have introduced a drug that is sedating violent patients 70% faster. [ + ]
Caffeine in womb linked to childhood weight gain
Research suggests mums-to-be should cut out caffeine altogether. [ + ]
Alcohol intake linked to PMS symptoms
Does alcohol contribute to PMS, or does PMS drive women to alcohol? Researchers have found the surprising answer. [ + ]
