Industry News
Support for rural mums encourages breastfeeding
Australian researchers have found that mums in rural areas of Western Australia who had access to professional advice and support were more likely to breastfeed for longer. [ + ]
Poo transplants better than antibiotics for diarrhoea
Sometimes the best solution is not always the most attractive one. [ + ]
More accurate blood pressure measure method
Let there be light: more accurate blood pressure measure uses light pulses [ + ]
Rheumatoid arthritis risk for some occupations
Assistant nursing, and other occupations, may have increased risk of contracting rheumatoid arthritis. [ + ]
Transforming skin cells into a diabetes cure
A cure to diabetes is one step closer, with scientists exploring insulin-secreting skin cells. [ + ]
New date rape drug detection method
A urine test may offer more definitive evidence of GHB, supporting law enforcement. [ + ]
Feedback wanted on the latest NSQHS Standards user guide
Help make the user guide for health service providers caring for children more useful. [ + ]
Medical marijuana may not be safe for epilepsy
Researchers testing medical marijuana on epilepsy have found it can adversely interact with antiepileptic drugs. [ + ]
New gold standard for invasive fungal infections
Countless patients suffering from invasive fungal infections will benefit from new diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. [ + ]
Dental braces wire found in bowels
A woman's stomach pain had an unusual source. [ + ]
Too much sitting may be bad for your brain (and your body)
We all know that exercise is good for our health, but it may also keep our brains healthy. [ + ]
Protecting our older workers from injury
As we live longer, we work longer, increasing the risk of injury. [ + ]
Common steroid for kidney disease linked to infection risk
A steroid treatment for a common kidney condition has been linked to serious side effects. [ + ]
Federal govt commits to real-time monitoring of prescriptions
$16m invested for the national rollout of real-time prescription monitoring to prevent misuse and loss of life. [ + ]
Ketamine for depression: long-term use concerns
Ketamine is increasingly being used off-label to treat depression, but the long-term effects have not been examined. [ + ]