A steroid treatment for a common kidney condition has been linked to serious side effects. [ + ]

Ketamine is increasingly being used off-label to treat depression, but the long-term effects have not been examined. [ + ]

$16m invested for the national rollout of real-time prescription monitoring to prevent misuse and loss of life. [ + ]

It's hard to ignore a dog that wants to go for a walk, which makes it a good strategy for keeping the elderly active. [ + ]

An Australian biotech company has created a bone graft substitute that can be applied in liquid form — a first of its kind. [ + ]

Patients discharged from hospital, particularly the elderly, are becoming caught in a web of poor communication. [ + ]

Infants are being unncessarily treated with antibiotics for viral infections, increasing the risk of antimicrobial resistance. [ + ]

Study findings offer a major step in predicting disease risk, years before obvious signs in the brain. [ + ]

Women who commence assisted reproductive technology before age 30 have a much higher chance of success. [ + ]

The width of a human hair, these stents are providing a safe alternative to traditional glaucoma treatments. [ + ]

The nursing sector in particular is seeing increased numbers of ads year on year. [ + ]

Improving brain health by focusing on nine key areas of health could dramatically reduce the risk of dementia. [ + ]

New technology will enable health data to flow securely from one healthcare provider to another. [ + ]

Researchers have discovered a novel new way of treating viral diseases including HIV, dengue, rhinovirus and influenza. [ + ]

Slow-moving oxygen from mother to baby across the placenta may contribute to newborns being smaller. [ + ]