Industry News
Evidence found of autoimmunity role in Parkinson’s disease
First direct evidence that abnormal protein in Parkinson's disease triggers immune response. [ + ]
Wash your hands: evidence of how airborne viruses can live up to 45 minutes
Scientists have developed a new technique to study how some common disease-causing bacteria can spread up to 4 m and remain alive in the air for up to 45 minutes. [ + ]
Improved use of existing drugs possible for cancer treatment
Researchers have identified a unique feature of cancer stem cells that can be exploited to kill the deadly cells thought to be the reason that cancer comes back after therapy. [ + ]
Digital version of Australian Injectable Drugs Handbook 7th Edition now available
The Australian Injectable Drugs Handbook (AIDH) 7th Edition is now available, updated and digital, for healthcare professionals administering injectable drugs to patients. [ + ]
New medical cannabis industry body to position Australia as world leader
The founder of BuddingTech, a medical cannabis technology start-up, believes an industry body is essential for providing patients, doctors and the community with the right information and access to safe and proven products. [ + ]
Prestigious ACHS Medal 2017 nominations now open
Nominations for one of the most prestigious awards in the Australian health sector — the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards 2017 ACHS Medal — are now open. [ + ]
Acupuncture relieves pain in emergency patients
Acupuncture, generally regarded as an alternative therapy, has been proven as a safe and effective substitute to pain-relieving drugs for some patients in emergency wards. [ + ]
Melbourne researchers help tackle snakebite deaths globally
Improving treatment and reducing the death and injury toll from snakebites globally took a major step forward when the World Health Organization added snakebite to the highest priority list of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) this month. [ + ]
"Spending more time whizzing than watching?"
Prostate health campaign urges men who 'disappear' to consult doctor [ + ]
Study: Caesarean patients sent home with more narcotic pain medications than needed
Most women who undergo a caesarean childbirth are prescribed more opioid (narcotic) pain medications than needed upon release from the hospital. [ + ]
Hospitals can be front line in uncovering elder abuse
Report calls for national plan to combat elder abuse. [ + ]
Long-term daily aspirin use linked to higher bleeding risk in adults aged 75 or over
Authors conclude that proton-pump inhibitors should be co-prescribed in this age group to reduce the risk of bleeds. [ + ]
Patients in healthcare facilities at risk for legionnaire's disease
A US study has found a concerning level of legionnaire's disease present in healthcare facilities, highlighting a possible deadly risk to patients from exposure to disease. [ + ]
Paediatric protocol reduces missed sepsis diagnoses
US researchers have developed an electronic sepsis alert, using a combination of vital signs, risk factors and physician judgement, to identify children in a paediatric emergency department with severe sepsis. [ + ]
Debunking nursing clichés will attract school leavers
Stereotypes portraying nurses as sexual objects or merely doctors' helpers must be combatted to encourage school leavers to join the profession. [ + ]
