As clean as it looks - Using Flourescent marker audits to evaluate cleaning efficacy
15 March, 2016 by ahhb
SPC ProVital Fruit Cup^ achieves the highest possible score in packaging accessibility
15 March, 2016 by ahhb
5 paramedics dead - questions remain
10 March, 2016 by Corin KellyA report into five suspected suicides of St John Ambulance volunteers and paramedics found that it was 'a complex mix of issues', not solely their exposure to critical incidents that contributed to their deaths.
NSAIDs Can Inhibit Ovulation
09 March, 2016 by Corin KellyFor many people, the first sign of pain sees them reaching for the medicine cabinet. Among the drugs that so often line these shelves are a class of medications known as ‘Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs’ or NSAIDS. Naproxen, Ibuprofen and Diclofenac are three common members of the NSAID family. Used to treat inflammation and other ailments such as migraines or period pain, these drugs have become a common fix for the pain problem. Inflammation is part of the body’s innate intelligence, a method by which damage is repaired. But when this gets painful, it can be difficult for some people to let the body heal itself unaided. For many people, this is where these drugs come in. Often they do their job, helping to dull the pain, but this can come at a cost. Side effects include: raised liver enzymes, diarrhoea, headaches, dizziness, salt and fluid retention and high blood pressure among others [1].
Gene therapy giving hope for glaucoma
08 March, 2016 by Corin KellyHope is on the horizon for Australians suffering from glaucoma as medical researchers investigate the use of gene therapy to inform new personalised treatments for the disease.
Celebrating International Women's Day
08 March, 2016 by Corin KellyTake a minute to watch this inspiring and uplifting video celebrating women's aspirations and dreams.
Long work hours linked to CVD
08 March, 2016 by Corin KellyWorking long hours—particularly 46 hours per week or more—may increase the long-term risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events such as heart attack, reports a study in the March Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).
