Industry News
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. [ + ]
New online dementia guide provides practical information
Designed for people caring for or living with dementia, the plain English guide is a valuable resource. [ + ]
Australian to lead World Federation of Neurology
A passionate and dedicated MS researcher will step into the role. [ + ]
Female GPs: positively impacting our health
The impact has been particularly beneficial in the area of preventative medicine. [ + ]
Are you a Thinker, Craver, Socialiser, Foodie or Freewheeler?
The CSIRO reviewed the eating habits of over 90,000 Australians and established five diet personalities. [ + ]
Serotonin abnormalities linked to SIDS
The common brain chemical serotonin may be contributing to sudden infant death syndrome. [ + ]
Codeine abuse costing the Australian health system
One hospital alone had $1 million in codeine abuse-related costs. [ + ]
Global study for Alzheimer's vaccine
Almost 90 institutions are testing for a vaccine that would halt Alzheimer's disease before it begins. [ + ]
E-book celebrates vital work of nurses
Featuring stories from, and about, Community and Primary Health Care Nurses and their vital work. [ + ]