Industry News
Assisted Dying Act faces implementation challenges
The new Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Act is designed to make it easier for the seriously ill to end their lives; but implementing it may be challenging. [ + ]
Thousands of heart patients at high risk of second event
Report: Patients who've had a heart attack are twice as likely to die prematurely compared to the general population, in part due to sub-optimal care. [ + ]
Pumped breastmilk link to chronic disease
A major study has found that pumped breastmilk may contain an increase in pathogens that can lead to chronic disease. [ + ]
Treating insomnia improves back pain
A new study has found that treatment for insomnia can help to reduce back pain, further enforcing the complex link between sleep and pain. [ + ]
Health sector tops notifiable data breaches
Last quarter the health sector had the highest number of data breaches of any industry, due to human error and malicious or criminal attacks. [ + ]
Suicide victims often hide suicidal thoughts: study
People who die by suicide do not necessarily express their suicidal thoughts to health professionals, according to a new study. [ + ]
Innovative falls program helps Parkinson's sufferers
Using a safety harness, participants walk along a booby-trapped walkway, helping to train the brain to respond quickly to fall hazards. [ + ]
Common virus could trigger coeliac in kids
Children who are genetically disposed towards coeliac disease could be triggered by a common intestinal virus. [ + ]
Exercise protects against Alzheimer's
A new study has found evidence that exercise produces a hormone that helps protect against Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
Bedsore practice could constitute abuse: study
The practice of 2-hourly repositioning of residents in aged-care facilities to prevent bedsores is ineffective and could be an unintentional form of abuse. [ + ]
New opioid prescription guide addresses growing addiction
Double the number of Australians are dying from opioid addiction than heroin. A new opioid prescription guide for medical practitioners seeks to address this. [ + ]
New alternative trauma diagnosis framework
The Power Threat Meaning Framework is an alternative diagnostic tool, focusing on the impact of power on us all — including trauma victims. [ + ]
Caesarians increase risk of postnatal depression
Study author calls for increased emotional support for women who've had emergency caesarians to reduce the risk of postnatal depression. [ + ]
Painkillers improve head, neck cancer
Painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen have been found to significantly improve survival rates for head or neck cancer patients with the PIK3CA mutation. [ + ]
Some Vic doctors breaking the law re abortion
Vic doctors who consciensciously object to abortion and don't recommend their patient to another doctor are breaking the law — and risking patient health. [ + ]
