Industry News
On your best behaviour: new conduct codes commence
As at 1 March, new codes of conduct came into effect for all nurses and midwives in Australia. [ + ]
Parkinson's discovery opens door to new treatment
A new study of Parkinson's patients with postural and gait challenges has found significantly reduced levels of a brain protein in their cerebrospinal fluid. [ + ]
Global nursing campaign launched by world leaders
Recognising that nurses are the DNA of the healthcare system, the campaign calls for an additional 9 million nurses and midwives by 2030. [ + ]
30% of emergency patient cannulas unnecessary
Following research into cannula use in emergency departments, a new program being adopted by hospitals could save the nation's healthcare system $13 million annually. [ + ]
High-protein diet lowers Alzheimer's risk
A high-protein diet significantly reduces the presence of amyloid beta, the precursor to Alzheimer's disease, reducing the risk of contracting the disease. [ + ]
CSIRO scientists supercharge water purification
Poor communities and disaster zones will benefit from this new Australian discovery. [ + ]
Exercise and nutrition program helps cancer survivors
A new study by the Cancer Council NSW and the University of Newcastle has promising results for cancer survivors. [ + ]
1 in 10 people suffer infection after gastrointestinal surgery
The global study also found that more than 1 in 5 surgical site infections were resistant to antibiotics given before surgery to prevent infections. [ + ]
Sex post-heart attack: it's time to talk
The Heart Foundation is encouraging health professionals to talk to heart attack survivors about sex and intimacy. [ + ]
New class of antibiotics found in soil
Getting your hands dirty takes on new meaning, with scientists turning to soil to fight infections. [ + ]
Fentanyl linked to amnesia
Fentanyl — alone, or in combination with stimulants — may put substance users at further risk, whether they take it knowingly or not, by causing amnesia. [ + ]
9 out of 10 youth in WA detention have severe neuro-disability
The level of FASD and other brain disorders in youth in detention in Australia is among the highest for incarcerated youth globally. [ + ]
Pregnancy antibiotics use linked to childhood infection
Children born to mothers who took antibiotics while pregnant have up to a 20% increased risk of being hospitalised with infection. [ + ]
Doctor convicted, fined $100,000
A Melbourne doctor was convicted and fined after being found guilty of continuing to practise medicine while unregistered and under suspension. [ + ]
Australia in top 8 countries for cancer survival
Australia has some of the best cancer-survival rates in the world, a tribute to our world-class research and treatment facilities. But childhood cancers in Australia are costly — in more ways than one. [ + ]
