Industry News
High blood pressure the culprit behind common heart valve disorder
The discovery could have major implications for patient treatment. [ + ]
Four reasons why health care needs blockchain
Blockchain has the potential to transform the way the healthcare sector operates. [ + ]
Steep increase in liver cancer in Australia
New cases of liver cancer in Australia more than doubled between 1990 and 2015. [ + ]
Sci-fi smart bandage promotes healing
Laced with electronic fibres coated with medication, this futuristic bandage can be activated by a smartphone. [ + ]
Hard water can cause eczema
Damage to the skin caused by hard water can lead to skin conditions. [ + ]
Fever in pregnancy confirmed as source of heart, face defects
It is fever, rather than another underlying issue, that is causing defects during pregnancy. [ + ]
Frail twice as likely to have inappropriate prescription
Frail people are susceptible to incorrect prescriptions, increasing the risk of death 22%. [ + ]
Smart tattoo ink changes colour for dehydration, blood sugar
Smart tattoos are the next generation of wearable devices, with potential for patients, athletes and even astronauts. [ + ]
Working night shifts can make you fat
If you're trying to keep the weight off, you may want to rethink working night shifts. [ + ]
Health clinic fined $127,500 for unlawful advertising
The clinic made unsubstantiated claims in its advertising, leading to prosecution. [ + ]
Vitamin D may halve asthma attacks
Taking vitamin D together with standard asthma medication could halve the risk of severe asthma attacks. [ + ]
Call to ban cigarettes in Australia
A call to replace cigarettes with e-cigarettes has been made, following research showing thousands of lives could be saved. [ + ]
Dr app: smartphone apps effective for depression
New research has found apps could provide safe and accessible interventions for millions of people. [ + ]
E-triage tool improves emergency outcomes
Developed in the US, an E-triage tool is providing more accurate ESI allocation. [ + ]
Remain on aspirin to avoid repeat heart attack, stroke
Heart attack and stroke victims who cease low-dose, long-term aspiring treatment are at increased risk of a repeat event. [ + ]