Industry News
Primary nurse innovation grant now open
Primary nurses who promote innovation in immunisation should consider applying for a new grant that recognises these initiatives. [ + ]
Aged-care facilities not meeting flu vax recommendations
Many aged-care facilities are taking over a week to provide antivirals to elderly residents after a flu breakout, well over the 24-hour recommendation. [ + ]
Suicide rates after hospital dismissal down 50%
In the past 20 years, the suicide rate for people discharged from hospital after presenting with suicidal thoughts or behaviours has dropped 50%. [ + ]
Fake psychologist charged $40K in fines, costs
Within two weeks of a conviction for similar behaviour, a counsellor again alleged he was a 'psychologist'. [ + ]
Shiftwork increases heart disease risk
A major study has found that shiftworkers are more likely to develop coronary artery disease than daytime workers. [ + ]
1 in 5 strokes in under 45-year-olds due to drugs
A new Australian study has found that a fifth of fatal strokes in people aged under 45 years are due to psychostimulant use. [ + ]
When tempers flare, nursing injuries occur
A new study has found that perceived imbalances in support for nurses at work leads to fraying tempers and, consequently, injuries. [ + ]
2019 Federal Budget — what’s in it for us?
We summarise the key budgetary measures being offered to the health- and aged-care sectors. [ + ]
Sleeping on side halves stillbirth risk
Pregnant women who sleep on either side during their last three months of pregnancy reduce their risk of a stillbirth by half. [ + ]
'Fake' pharmacist convicted, to pay $39.5K
A man who presented himself as a registered pharmacist has been convicted and fined $24,000, and is required to pay $15,000 in legal costs. [ + ]
40% healthcare workers remove PPE incorrectly
Improper removal of personal protection equipment (PPE) has the potential to spread drug-resistant bacteria, a new study has found. [ + ]
New guidelines for surveillance colonoscopy
Cancer Council Australia's new guidelines includes new recommendations to tackle Australia's second-biggest cancer killer. [ + ]
Damaged sperm may cause repeated miscarriages
Recurrent pregnancy loss may be caused by damaged sperm DNA in the male partner, according to new research. [ + ]
Breath test diagnoses gut diseases
A simple test developed by South Australian researchers could eliminate painful endoscopies. [ + ]
Blood test used to ID heart attacks is flawed
The test, given to potential heart attack patients admitted to hospital, could be misleading and lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. [ + ]
