Raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14, say health experts
08 December, 2021A coalition of 30 health and medical organisations has called on all state and territory premiers, health ministers and attorneys-general to urgently raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to at least 14 years of age.
How does Australia's healthcare system rate globally?
02 December, 2021An international study comparing outcomes in 10 OECD countries for elderly patients following hip fractures or heart disease has found Australia's healthcare system is one of the best in the world.
Funding boost for foetal alcohol diagnosis, awareness
01 December, 2021The government has announced $37 million funding boost for foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) diagnostic and support services.
Outgoing Qld health ombudsman to lead cosmetic patient safety review
01 December, 2021The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Medical Board of Australia (the Board) are set to review patient safety issues in the cosmetic sector, including how to strengthen risk-based regulation of practitioners in the industry.
ZOLL AED 3 BLS defibrillator
01 December, 2021 | Supplied by: ZOLL Medical AustraliaDesigned for professional rescuers, the ZOLL AED 3 BLS defibrillator provides rescue support to treat both adults and children from a sudden cardiac arrest.
Safeguarding worker wellbeing
29 November, 2021 by Stuart Taylor, CEO of SpringfoxAs Australia emerges from lockdown and our cities begin to reopen, the excitement on the city streets is palpable. However, the same cannot be said for our hospital wards.
NSW Ambulance upgrades P25 network, improves staff safety with GPS tracking
24 November, 2021The NSW Ambulance service has upgraded the Far West Project 25 (P25) radio network with improved coverage and network performance for critical communication operations.
Improving NDIS support in rural, remote Australia
22 November, 2021 by Dr Annie Banbury, Clinical Research Lead at Coviu | Supplied by: CoviuNDIS participants living in rural and remote Australia are facing significant issues accessing support to achieve their goals. This is resulting in a mammoth amount of unused funds and many left needing help.
Study debunks autism–gut microbiome link
12 November, 2021A study by Australian researchers has found changes in the gut microbiome of people on the autism spectrum appear to be due to ‘fussy eating’.
Clinical care — taking age out of the equation
09 November, 2021Brisbane Waters Private Hospital has trialled a new approach to geriatric care based on a range of evidence-based medicine principles introduced by a local geriatrician, Dr Peter Lipski.
Youth diabetes crisis in northern Australia
03 November, 2021A new study has found that only 14% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people — defined as before the age of 25 years — across northern Australia have blood glucose levels within recommended targets.
Nationwide pilot to trial new quality indicators in aged care
02 November, 2021Aged-care providers throughout Australia will have the opportunity to volunteer to be involved in a nationwide aged-care quality indicators pilot trial, set to commence in January 2022.
Cataract linked to increased risk of strokes, heart attacks
28 October, 2021Clinically significant cataract is associated with an increased risk of death from vascular causes, such as stroke and heart attack, according to a study led by Australian researchers.
Aged care: increasing dairy intake can reduce falls, fractures — study
21 October, 2021A two-year trial, which included 7195 residents from 60 Victorian aged-care facilities, has found that addition of dairy foods into the daily diet of aged-care residents can reduce fractures and falls.
Shaping better meals for older Australians
20 October, 2021 by Jane Allman | Supplied by: The Pure Food CoLaunched in July, Shapes of Goodness is a range of texture-modified food — crafted to be delicious, nutritious, and safe and easy to swallow.
