Industry News
Surgical masks provide insufficient protection
A new study turns upside down long-held beliefs on infection control. [ + ]
Childhood cancer survivors experiencing chronic illness as adults
By the age of 45, childhood cancer survivors may experience nearly twice as many chronic health conditions as the general population. [ + ]
First draft national guideline for autism diagnosis released
Aimed at creating greater consistency in diagnostic practices across the country, the community is invited to provide feedback. [ + ]
Pregnant first-time mums uncertain about vaccinations
There is no mandated time point in Australia to discuss childhood vaccination with expectant parents. [ + ]
Parkinson's now diagnosed before symptoms appear
A new Australian tool offers hope to Parkinson's sufferers globally. [ + ]
Nurses back measures to safeguard elderly against flu
Health workers, visitors and aged-care residents should be vaccinated against the flu. [ + ]
Heart attack evaluations reducing testing, costs
Emergency departments and patients alike have benefited from processes introduced in recent years. [ + ]
+ve or -ve attitude affects illness recovery
People with -ve thoughts about their chronic illness are less likely to recover. [ + ]
Early pregnancy weight gain linked to childhood obesity
Infants born to mothers who gained higher than recommended weight levels in the first 24 weeks were 2.5 times more likely to be born large. [ + ]
Sexuality, intimacy and palliative care
A new program is addressing the taboo subject of sexuality and dying. [ + ]
Revolutionising the way medical students learn with new technology
A Sydney paediatrician is changing the way medical students learn with his 'Sims'-like game, PlayMed. [ + ]
Nurses burnt out and fatigued by grief and loss
Nursing, health and aged-care staff are overwhelmingly impacted by grief and loss in the workplace [ + ]
Helping GPs manage domestic violence
GPs may not have the confidence to detect and manage domestic violence. [ + ]
Saliva test key to fast Zika diagnosis
The discovery will speed up Zika diagnosis and reduce the virus's ability to spread. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
