Industry News
Cancer wipes $1.7bn off Aust GDP
It's in everyone's best interests that cancer patients recover — including that of the Australian economy. [ + ]
Asthma link to boys' childhood fractures
Boys with asthma are 30% more likely to fracture a bone than boys without, while girls with asthma have no link to bone fractures. [ + ]
Most lower back pain treated incorrectly
Worldwide, overuse of inappropriate tests and treatments such as imaging, opioids and surgery means patients are not receiving the right care, and resources are wasted. [ + ]
Maternal death risk doubles with anaemia
Pregnant women with anaemia are twice as likely to die during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth than those without anaemia. [ + ]
Epilepsy drugs in womb linked to poor school results
Women considering pregnancy should be told about the pros and cons of different approaches, say researchers. [ + ]
ADHD preschoolers have reduced brain volume
A new study has found that children as young as four with ADHD symptoms have reduced brain volumes in areas essential for behavioural control. [ + ]
Ibuprofen may prevent Alzheimer's disease
A Canadian neuroscientist has found that for people with an early Alzheimer's diagnosis, ibuprofen may stop the disease. [ + ]
1 in 2 Aussie adults won't get flu jab
For two Australian nurses, not receiving a flu vax seriously impacted their health. Their message: stop by your pharmacy and get a flu jab. [ + ]
Meningitis drugs will save 80,000 lives a year
A 15-year research project has found that a one-week drug course will dramatically reduce meningitis deaths worldwide, and has been adopted by WHO. [ + ]
Essential oils linked to abnormal breast growth in boys
Lavender and tea tree oil have endocrine-disrupting chemicals, some of which may also be found in other popular essential oils. [ + ]
Platypus milk saving lives
The humble platypus is proving to be an unlikely hero in the global fight against antibiotic resistance. [ + ]
1 in 3 US cardio deaths linked to lead
Low-level lead exposure may be responsible for around 30% of premature deaths from cardiovascular disease in the USA each year. [ + ]
90% of Aussie adults experience tooth decay
A new report finds one in 10 preventable hospital admissions are due to dental conditions, while one-third of Aussie five- and six-year-olds have decay in their baby teeth. [ + ]
Soy-milk formula affects infant reproductive organs
The effects are subtle and not cause for alarm, but further research into the long-term effects of the oestrogen-like compounds found in soy-based formulas is required. [ + ]
Open heart surgery impacts Vit D levels
A vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, congestive heart failure and other cardiovascular conditions. [ + ]
