Resisting brittle bones in men
20 July, 2016 by Corin KellyBig improvements in bone and muscle strength with no injuries is expected to be the outcome of a Griffith University study training men aged over 50 with low bone mass.
Detection dogs are sniffing out disease
20 July, 2016 by Corin KellyHow do dogs smell out disease? It all has to do with our breath.
New hypertension guidelines released
20 July, 2016 by Corin KellyTreatment guidelines for patients with hypertension have been updated, with a particular focus
My wife is a nurse. My wife is a hero.
19 July, 2016 by Corin KellyBobby Wesson, posted afterwards 'Rayena and I have been humbled by all of the stories that nurses, medical professionals, patients and people from all over the world have shared with us'.
Paramedics delayed and in danger, union warns
15 July, 2016 by Corin KellyParamedics are in danger and response times are increasing because ambulance tracking software is out of date and unreliable, the Australian Paramedics Association New South Wales (APANSW) says, according to an ABC report.
Surviving the night shift
13 July, 2016 by Corin KellyAs a nurse there is no avoiding the inevitable night shift. Working nights has been linked to increased risk for obesity, diabetes, heart disease, breast cancer in women, and prostate cancer in men.
New study aims to slow Alzheimer's march
13 July, 2016 by Corin KellyThe world’s largest international drug trial aimed at delaying the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in its earliest stages is underway at the University of Melbourne.
Play powered paediatric mask
13 July, 2016 by Corin KellyA new nasal mask for non-invasive ventilation of children with obstructive sleep apnoea and neuromuscular disorders is being released by Philips Respironics. Its design hints at a giraffe’s neck, though one would think that an elephant’s trunk would have been the thing to mimic. As such, it comes with Jacky Giraffe, Sami the Seal, and Tucker the Turtle, three animated toys that interact with the child and each other to take the worry away from the mask.
Pirate-themed CT scanner
06 July, 2016 by Corin KellyRegistered Nurse Naomi Hawkins says the best response she’s gotten so far was “Hurry up and get out so I can play”.
