Industry News
High iron levels associated with reduced cholesterol
People with high iron levels are less likely to have high cholesterol, according to a new study. But this is a double-edged sword. [ + ]
Drug boosts growth in young patients with dwarfism
A groundbreaking drug, developed in Melbourne, has had positive results in children with achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism. [ + ]
Paramedic PTSD double that of other health professionals
Paramedics are the 'forgotten profession' within health care, and are not receiving enough help to overcome psychological injuries caused by their work. [ + ]
Pharma payments to nurses impacting health care
New research has found that pharmaceutical companies are influencing non-prescribers such as nurses, which is flowing on to patient medicinal decisions. [ + ]
1 in 7 cardiovascular deaths from lack of fruit
A diet low in fruit and vegetable consumption may account for millions of deaths from heart disease and strokes annually. [ + ]
Giving new meaning to heartburn
A man's chest caught on fire during emergency heart surgery after a dry surgical pack ignited. [ + ]
81% of antibiotics prescribed by dentists are unnecessary
A new JAMA study suggests that dentists should revisit their use of pre-emptive antibiotic prescriptions, as the risks may outweight the benefits. [ + ]
Antimicrobial sutures can help reduce SSI risk
The Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare state that antimicrobial-coated sutures can help reduce SSIs. [ + ]
IVF link to heart failure
Women who conceive via IVF are five times more likely to experience heart failure than women who conceive naturally, according to a new study. [ + ]
Soy food reduces risk for breast cancer survivors
Researchers found higher soy intake was linked to a 77% reduced risk of osteoporotic fractures in younger women. [ + ]
Phone app 'hears' child ear infections
A small paper cone, combined with a smartphone app, can identify ear infections in young children. [ + ]
Lung issues follow premmies into adulthood
People born very preterm or very low weight are four times more likely to have lung-related issues in early adulthood than those born on time. [ + ]
1 in 5 people with sleep apnoea depressed
New Australian research has found that a significant number of sleep apnoea patients are depressed, with a quarter on antidepressants. [ + ]
Cancer patients should be warned of heart risks
Cancer patients are not being advised by their physicians that there is an increased risk of cardiotoxicity associated with their treatments. [ + ]
Preventative antibiotics halve childbirth infections
Preventative antibiotics, given to all women whose childbirth involves forceps or vacuum extraction, could halve maternal infections including sepsis. [ + ]
