Reframing the diagnosis and treatment of obesity
17 January, 2025A global Commission of medical experts is advocating for a thorough overhaul of the way obesity is currently assessed — including dispensing with BMI as a single diagnostic measure.
Workplaces are key in the fight against prostate cancer
16 January, 2025Prostate cancer has become Australia's most commonly diagnosed cancer, with one in five men likely to be diagnosed in their lifetime.
Vaxxas expands work with US Govt agency BARDA for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine
16 January, 2025The Australian company will receive funding from the US Government to help advance its needle-free technology for administration of the vaccine.
Endometriosis poses substantial burden on Aust health system
16 January, 2025Once women with endometriosis are diagnosed, they have more hospitalisations and longer stays compared to before their diagnosis.
Building awareness around deprescribing and sustainability
14 January, 2025 by Kristin Michaels, Chief Executive of Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha)MedsAware Deprescribing Action Week from 10–16 March is designed to raise awareness around polypharmacy and deprescribing.
Virus samples missing from Qld lab, investigation launched
11 December, 2024Queensland Health will conduct an Investigation into a major breach at the state's Virology Laboratory, with several infectious virus samples gone missing.
Olympus Australia Sapphire on-demand endoscope sterilisation
09 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Olympus Australia Pty LtdOlympus Australia's Sapphire facility in Melbourne offers an on-demand solution to reduce the risks, costs and complexities associated with managing an endoscopy service.
Small weight gains can increase back pain, disability risk
09 December, 2024A study linking body composition and back pain in men has found that as little as three kilograms of weight over five years increases pain risk and disability.
ZEISS ARTEVO 800 digital microscope
09 December, 2024 | Supplied by: ZEISS GroupThe ZEISS ARTEVO 800 is an integrated digital microscope that allows for complete heads-up surgery.
Cancer recurrence anxiety: clinical pathway for health professionals
04 December, 2024An estimated 60% of people affected experience moderate to severe anxiety that cancer could return or worsen.
Certain hormone treatments linked to increased heart disease risk
02 December, 2024Specific hormone replacement therapy (HRT) treatments involving both oestrogen and progestogen have been linked to a higher risk of heart disease and rare but serious blood clots.
Getinge PiCCO advanced hemodynamic monitoring solution
01 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Getinge Australia Pty LtdGetinge's advanced hemodynamic monitoring solution PiCCO is designed to provide a minimally invasive measurement of cardiac output and its determinants.
ResMed AirTouch N30i tube-up nasal mask for CPAP
29 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Resmed LTDThe ResMed AirTouch N30i tube-up nasal mask for CPAP combines softness, breathability, and a durable seal to provide comfort.
High blood pressure costs Australia $1.2bn a year
25 November, 2024Australia’s high blood pressure problem costs the country AU$1.2bn a year, with patients covering 40% of the bill in out-of-pocket charges, and the taxpayer footing the remaining 60%.
'Calming agent' could help treat diabetic heart disease
25 November, 2024Heart conditions like atherosclerosis, heart attacks and heart failure are said to be the leading killers of people with diabetes, driving a growing global health crisis.
