Inducing at 39 weeks reduces risk of caesarian
13 August, 2018Contrary to existing perceptions, inducing healthy first-time pregnant mothers at 39 weeks reduces the risk of caesarian and pre-eclampsia.
Ibuprofen not good for UTIs
24 May, 2018A randomised trial finds ibuprofen is not a safe alternative to antibiotic treatment for urinary tract infection.
Fast food impacts women's fertility
10 May, 2018Women who frequently eat fruit fall pregnant faster than women who consume fast food regularly.
Fever in pregnancy confirmed as source of heart, face defects
12 October, 2017It is fever, rather than another underlying issue, that is causing defects during pregnancy.
Goodbye, Pap smears — HPV screening better at cancer detection
26 September, 2017 by Lauren DavisIn December, HPV screening will replace Pap smears, aligning with evidence from Australia's largest clinical trial.
No increased risk of death with menopausal hormone therapy
18 September, 2017Hormone therapy after menopause does not increase risk of death from cancer or heart disease, according to a new US study.
Starting IVF younger significantly increases pregnancy success rates
26 July, 2017Women who commence assisted reproductive technology before age 30 have a much higher chance of success.
Study: Caesarean patients sent home with more narcotic pain medications than needed
15 June, 2017 by Nancy HumphreyMost women who undergo a caesarean childbirth are prescribed more opioid (narcotic) pain medications than needed upon release from the hospital.
Inhaled drug could dramatically reduce maternal deaths
23 March, 2017Positive trial results could mean earlier access to life-saving drug for mothers
Are restrictions on IVF treatment for obese women fair?
20 March, 2017A new paper is calling for a review of guidelines that restrict obese Australian women's access to assisted fertility treatment such as IVF.
Universal screening for short cervical length could cut preterm births
15 March, 2017Given that there are treatments available to reduce the risk once it's identified, there appears to be a clear role for routine cervical length screening as part of the regular pregnancy ultrasound examinations.
Moderate-to-late premature babies face higher rates of developmental problems
11 February, 2017Moderate-to-late premature babies face much higher rates of developmental and behavioural delays than previously thought, an Australian-first longitudinal study by the Royal Women’s Hospital has found.
PwC seeking researchers to find stillbirth breakthrough
13 January, 2017Stillbirth Foundation Australia has teamed up with the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Open Innovation Platform to encourage researchers to develop a tool to monitor foetal movements.
BOC: Qi medical gas services
25 May, 2016 by ahhbDetails given in this document are believed to be correct at the time of printing. While proper care has been taken in the preparation, no liability for injury or damage resulting from its use. © BOC Limited 2014
The S-Monovette Is The Revolution In Blood Collection
15 March, 2016 by AHHBThe S-Monovette® is an innovative enclosed blood collection system that allows the user to draw blood from the patient using the syringe or vacuum method, uniting the advantages of both techniques in a single product.
