Industry News
Herpes link to bipolar, depression
Researchers have found that Herpes viruses are capable of infecting neurons and possibly causing cognitive disturbances leading to mood disorder. [ + ]
Eye scan detects early Alzheimer's
Two studies have shown that the small blood vessels in the retina at the back of the eye are altered in patients with Alzheimer's. [ + ]
Unregistered dentist convicted, receives $50K in fines and costs
A NSW man pretending to be a qualified dentist has received $49,950 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to all charges. [ + ]
Midwife banned from practising
A Bacchus Marsh Hospital midwife has been banned from practising. She is one of 38 practitioners at the hospital who have been, or are being, investigated. [ + ]
Sepsis rates dropping in men, but still higher than for women
With the exception of Australia, Austria and New Zealand, over 30 countries in a sepsis study had higher rates of sepsis mortality in men than in women. [ + ]
Tunstall Australasia runner-up at ITEC Awards
Tunstall took out the runner-up position at the prestigious international awards. [ + ]
Aged-care commissioner announced
Health sector leader Janet Anderson has been appointed to lead the new and independent Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. [ + ]
Health accord signed by Qld and Berlin
A partnership has been formed between Queensland and Berlin, with the signing of a new health accord. [ + ]
Biotoxin-related illnesses report presented
The Australian Parliament's Health, Aged Care and Sport Committee has presented its 'Report on the Inquiry into Biotoxin-related Illnesses in Australia'. [ + ]
The importance of rural health workforce training
Access to quality health services is essential in rural and remote communities, but this is dependent on being able to attract a highly trained workforce. [ + ]
Does herpes cause Alzheimer's?
There's new evidence that the herpes virus can cause Alzheimer's, and that antiviral drugs can drastically reduce the risk of senile dementia. [ + ]
Preventing transplant rejection with new treatment
The approach removes the need for donor matching and the use of immunosuppressant drugs to prevent rejection, and could make stem cell treatment accessible to more patients. [ + ]
New national guideline for autism diagnosis
To date, the processes for the clinical assessment and diagnosis of autism have varied considerably across Australia. The new guideline will change that. [ + ]
New blood clot standard designed to prevent deaths
Thousands of Australians die annually from largely preventable blood clots; a new standard seeks to reduce this risk for patients. [ + ]
Paramedicine to be regulated from 1 Dec
The title 'paramedic' will be protected under law, and only appropriately registered professionals will be able to use the title. [ + ]
