Left-, right-handedness visible in the womb
03 January, 2018Foetal kinematics, the science behind determining if a baby is left- or right-handed in the womb, may also have wider applications.
Pregnancy test could identify complications
05 December, 2017Serious complications including miscarriage may soon be identified through this new non-invasive test.
IVF link to spontaneous preterm birth
15 November, 2017A new study has found an approximate 80% increased risk of spontaneous preterm birth.
60 seconds to save thousands of preterm babies' lives
08 November, 2017New research finds waiting 60 seconds before clamping a preterm baby's umbilical cord could save the baby's life — and thousands more.
SIDS breakthrough
26 October, 2017A direct link between babies sleeping on their front and SIDS has been established.
One twin smaller than the other? The answer may lie in the placenta
17 July, 2017Slow-moving oxygen from mother to baby across the placenta may contribute to newborns being smaller.
Faster, Safer, Lighter
04 May, 2016 by ahhb1 in 600 People Wake During Anaesthesia
17 January, 2016 by Corin KellyPandit J et al. The 5th National Audit Project (NAP5) - Accidental Awareness During General Anaesthesia in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Association of Anaesthetists UK. Sept 2014.
Tennant, making a difference for hospital cleaning
15 December, 2015 by ahhbRoyal Melbourne Hospital Manages Its Assets
06 August, 2015 by Sharon SmithRoyal Melbourne Hospital has adopted the Hardcat software in its overhaul of an ageing asset management system, leading to reduced equipment downtime and improved administrative processes (such as integration of the never-ending trail of paperwork).
A Sweet Dose of Antibiotics
23 July, 2015 by Sharon SmithScientists are using synthetic sugar in their quest for the answer to drug-resistant bacteria. A team of scientists from The University of Queensland and Queensland biotechnology company Alchemia have discovered a potential new class of antibiotics inspired by sugar molecules produced by bacteria.
Melanoma Immunotherapy gains PBS Support
29 June, 2015 by Sharon SmithMelanoma drug Keytruda (pembrolizumab) will be available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits scheme from September this year, according to an announcement from the Commonwealth Government over the weekend.
Money Allocated for Queensland's 'Waiting list for the Waiting list'
10 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithQueensland Health Minister Cameron Dick has announced $30 million will immediately be made available to Queensland Hospital and Health Services to start the process of addressing the ‘waiting list for the waiting list’.
Researchers say Human Health Depends on Better Ecosystem Management
26 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithHealth and nutrition expert Professor Mark Wahlqvist has had research published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, which shows a growing awareness of the ecosystem-dependent nature of human health.
Scientists Hope Naturally-Occurring Molecules Will One Day Treat Alzheimer's
09 December, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawUniversity of Adelaide researchers have begun conducting modelling of a variety of naturally-occurring molecules found in consumables like turmeric, green tea and ginger to hopefully treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease in the future.
