Industry News
Appendix removal reduces Parkinson's risk up to 25%
Scientists have found that having your appendix removed early in life significantly reduces the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. [ + ]
Gluten-free food contains gluten
A new study found that almost 3% of commonly purchased food items that were labelled 'gluten-free' contained gluten. [ + ]
Bullying doctors a threat to patient safety
Bullying and unprofessional behaviour in the medical profession not only impact the target, but patient safety, too. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
