Industry News
Too much sitting may be bad for your brain (and your body)
We all know that exercise is good for our health, but it may also keep our brains healthy. [ + ]
Protecting our older workers from injury
As we live longer, we work longer, increasing the risk of injury. [ + ]
Common steroid for kidney disease linked to infection risk
A steroid treatment for a common kidney condition has been linked to serious side effects. [ + ]
Federal govt commits to real-time monitoring of prescriptions
$16m invested for the national rollout of real-time prescription monitoring to prevent misuse and loss of life. [ + ]
Ketamine for depression: long-term use concerns
Ketamine is increasingly being used off-label to treat depression, but the long-term effects have not been examined. [ + ]
Aussie-invented bone 'glue' could halve patient recovery times
An Australian biotech company has created a bone graft substitute that can be applied in liquid form — a first of its kind. [ + ]
Puppy guilt trips help keep the elderly active
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. [ + ]
Communications gap between doctors and home-care nurses creating issues
Patients discharged from hospital, particularly the elderly, are becoming caught in a web of poor communication. [ + ]
Antibiotic use in Australian infants 150% higher than UK, other countries
Infants are being unncessarily treated with antibiotics for viral infections, increasing the risk of antimicrobial resistance. [ + ]
Alzheimer's diagnosis may soon be possible with a simple blood test
Study findings offer a major step in predicting disease risk, years before obvious signs in the brain. [ + ]
Starting IVF younger significantly increases pregnancy success rates
Women who commence assisted reproductive technology before age 30 have a much higher chance of success. [ + ]
Tiny stent implants helping glaucoma patients
The width of a human hair, these stents are providing a safe alternative to traditional glaucoma treatments. [ + ]
Job ads for healthcare and medical industry rising
The nursing sector in particular is seeing increased numbers of ads year on year. [ + ]
Study: 1 in 3 dementia cases could be prevented
Improving brain health by focusing on nine key areas of health could dramatically reduce the risk of dementia. [ + ]
Fax-free health care a step closer
New technology will enable health data to flow securely from one healthcare provider to another. [ + ]
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
