Women born overseas, those who smoke during pregnancy and those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are the least likely to be vaccinated when pregnant. [ + ]

A new treatment for severe epileptic seizures in children will halve the number of kids being ventilated and sent to intensive care. [ + ]

A $29 set of exercise peddles is more effective at knee replacement rehabilitation than traditional rehab programs, and could save Australia $25m a year.  [ + ]

A new study has found that the overproduction of kynurenic acid in schizophrenia patients could be detrimental to brain function. [ + ]

Women who start their period later, go through menopause earlier or have a hysterectomy may have a greater risk of developing dementia. [ + ]

Bupa is alleged to have charged fees for extra services that it did not provide, or only partially provided, in 21 aged-care homes across Australia. [ + ]

A new study has found that half of patients on statins have still not achieved healthy cholesterol within two years, suggesting a need for personalised care. [ + ]

New Australian research has found that 2 in 3 patients do not tell their doctor what complementary medicines they are taking, creating interactions risks. [ + ]

Primary nurses who promote innovation in immunisation should consider applying for a new grant that recognises these initiatives. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

In the past 20 years, the suicide rate for people discharged from hospital after presenting with suicidal thoughts or behaviours has dropped 50%. [ + ]

Within two weeks of a conviction for similar behaviour, a counsellor again alleged he was a 'psychologist'. [ + ]

A major study has found that shiftworkers are more likely to develop coronary artery disease than daytime workers. [ + ]

A new Australian study has found that a fifth of fatal strokes in people aged under 45 years are due to psychostimulant use. [ + ]

A new study has found that perceived imbalances in support for nurses at work leads to fraying tempers and, consequently, injuries. [ + ]