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Mediterranean-style diet eliminates reflux medications
Patients on the plant-based diet no longer required medication, and experienced other benefits. [ + ]
No increased risk of death with menopausal hormone therapy
Hormone therapy after menopause does not increase risk of death from cancer or heart disease, according to a new US study. [ + ]
Why healthcare facilities are targeted for cyber attacks
Healthcare assets are particularly attractive to criminals. [ + ]
Surgical masks provide insufficient protection
A new study turns upside down long-held beliefs on infection control. [ + ]
Violence against medical staff escalating
Violence against nurses and midwives is on the rise, according to research carried out by CQUniversity. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
