World experts discuss assistive tech innovations for complex neuro conditions
23 May, 2018 by | Supplied by: Cerebral PalsyAssistive technologies can have a huge impact on improving the life of a person with a disability.
Preventing food allergy tragedies
22 May, 2018 by Andrew Thomson*To avoid exposing healthcare and aged-care patients with food allergies to risk, a robust risk management strategy should be integrated into your organisation's food safety program.
Antipsychotics successfully reduced in nursing homes
17 May, 2018 byA new intervention successfully tested nationally by Australian researchers has found a way to reduce overprescription of antipsychotics in nursing homes.
Fish and beans may delay menopause
11 May, 2018 byA diet rich in fish and legumes may help to delay natural menopause, but high dietary intake of refined carbs may help to hasten it.
Top 10 myths regarding nutrition for seniors
01 May, 2018 byDietitian and author Ngaire Hobbins shuts down some old wives' tales surrounding the elderly and nutrition.
2018 must be a year of action in aged care
30 April, 2018 by Sean Rooney*LASA is working in close partnership with the government on the reform agenda for aged care. The spotlight is now firmly on how the government responds.
Do you have a stutter? 3000+ volunteers wanted
25 April, 2018 byA new study seeks to identify the genes associated with stuttering, as a key to early identification, new therapies and ultimately preventing the disorder.
Food for thought
24 April, 2018 by Hannah Niven*Supportive relationships, together with a carefully planned nutritional program, are important ingredients in a treatment plan that will help patients with anorexia nervosa recover, safely.
No more Oakden-style 'disasters'
19 April, 2018 byIn response to the Carnell-Paterson review into failures at South Australia's Oakden aged-care service, new federal reforms have been announced.
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
17 April, 2018 by Margaret Banks*The second edition of the NSQHS Standards now contains specific actions addressing the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Ibuprofen may prevent Alzheimer's disease
28 March, 2018 byA Canadian neuroscientist has found that for people with an early Alzheimer's diagnosis, ibuprofen may stop the disease.
Essential oils linked to abnormal breast growth in boys
23 March, 2018 byLavender and tea tree oil have endocrine-disrupting chemicals, some of which may also be found in other popular essential oils.
A Day in the Life ... Dr Mark Formby
13 March, 2018 byDr Mark Formby is Acting Director at NSW Health Pathology's Anatomical Pathology Laboratory at John Hunter Hospital.
Hear your way
12 March, 2018 by Colleen Psarros*Today, most people take for granted their ability to easily make calls or listen to music on their mobile phones. But for the hearing impaired, this has never been simple — until now.
Parkinson's discovery opens door to new treatment
02 March, 2018 byA new study of Parkinson's patients with postural and gait challenges has found significantly reduced levels of a brain protein in their cerebrospinal fluid.
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