Too long to treat rural stroke victims
13 January, 2020A Monash Health study investigating inequalities in acute stroke care found Australians in rural areas are not receiving the same timely care as those in cities.
RACGP urges support for GPs at bushfire frontline
08 January, 2020The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has urged the federal government to make reforms to help GPs care for affected communities at the frontline of the bushfire crisis.
Ho ho ho, to emergency we go
19 December, 2019Hospitals are expecting a spate of preventable injuries and illnesses over the festive season, with December being the busiest month of the year for emergency departments.
New wetsuit material protective vs shark attack
19 November, 2019Flinders researchers have tested wetsuit material that can help reduce blood loss resulting from shark bites, reduce injuries and prevent the leading cause of death from shark bites.
Model predicts chance of septic shock in children
18 November, 2019Researchers have developed a novel method for predicting which children arriving in emergency departments are most likely to go into septic shock.
Global warming's threat to health
11 November, 2019Monash University researchers warn that global warming is likely to increase illnesses caused by undernutrition, due to the effects of heat exposure.
E-scooter injuries drive up Auckland hospital costs
22 October, 2019 by Jane AllmanA University of Auckland study has discovered that injuries from electric scooters (e-scooters) in the Auckland region have cost the health system more than NZ$1 million in less than one year.
A Day in the Life of a LifeFlight Critical Care Doctor
16 October, 2019A Day in the Life of RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Critical Care Doctor Ola Sorensen.
Opioid-related harm increasing in Victoria
25 September, 2019Opioid-related emergency department (ED) presentations in Victoria increased annually by an average of 3.1% during the 10-year period of 2008–09 to 2017–18.
New epileptic seizure treatment for kids to impact globally
24 April, 2019A new treatment for severe epileptic seizures in children will halve the number of kids being ventilated and sent to intensive care.
1 in 5 strokes in under 45-year-olds due to drugs
05 April, 2019A new Australian study has found that a fifth of fatal strokes in people aged under 45 years are due to psychostimulant use.
The simulation-based first aid training revolution
02 November, 2018First aid is a big deal in today's society. The potential to develop a ground-force of trained first aiders for response to accidents and emergencies has never been greater, and industry experts are taking notice.
Dramatic increase in cardiac implants
30 July, 2018Implantable cardioverter defibrillator procedures have risen significantly, with over 75% of recipients being men.
New drug tames violent patients
03 May, 2018Queensland paramedics have introduced a drug that is sedating violent patients 70% faster.
30% of emergency patient cannulas unnecessary
27 February, 2018Following research into cannula use in emergency departments, a new program being adopted by hospitals could save the nation's healthcare system $13 million annually.
