Industry News
Aussie-invented bone 'glue' could halve patient recovery times
An Australian biotech company has created a bone graft substitute that can be applied in liquid form — a first of its kind. [ + ]
Communications gap between doctors and home-care nurses creating issues
Patients discharged from hospital, particularly the elderly, are becoming caught in a web of poor communication. [ + ]
Antibiotic use in Australian infants 150% higher than UK, other countries
Infants are being unncessarily treated with antibiotics for viral infections, increasing the risk of antimicrobial resistance. [ + ]
Alzheimer's diagnosis may soon be possible with a simple blood test
Study findings offer a major step in predicting disease risk, years before obvious signs in the brain. [ + ]
Starting IVF younger significantly increases pregnancy success rates
Women who commence assisted reproductive technology before age 30 have a much higher chance of success. [ + ]
Tiny stent implants helping glaucoma patients
The width of a human hair, these stents are providing a safe alternative to traditional glaucoma treatments. [ + ]
Job ads for healthcare and medical industry rising
The nursing sector in particular is seeing increased numbers of ads year on year. [ + ]
Study: 1 in 3 dementia cases could be prevented
Improving brain health by focusing on nine key areas of health could dramatically reduce the risk of dementia. [ + ]
Fax-free health care a step closer
New technology will enable health data to flow securely from one healthcare provider to another. [ + ]
Novel way of treating viral disease discovered
Researchers have discovered a novel new way of treating viral diseases including HIV, dengue, rhinovirus and influenza. [ + ]
One twin smaller than the other? The answer may lie in the placenta
Slow-moving oxygen from mother to baby across the placenta may contribute to newborns being smaller. [ + ]
Vaccine holds hope for protection against gonorrhoea
The meningococcal group B vaccine appears to reduce one's chances of contracting gonorrhoea. [ + ]
Dementia detection, diagnosis aided by pressure-sore skin test
Changes in the skin tissue of dementia patients make them more vulnerable to the development of pressure ulcers. [ + ]
Some acid reflux drugs raise death risk 25%
It may be time to restrict the use of widely available proton pump inhibitors, researchers say. [ + ]
Health Care Homes trial starting October
Patients with chronic health concerns will benefit from a coordinated approach to their care, with trials starting soon. [ + ]
