Blood test could help predict risk of death in two years: study
09 August, 2023A blood test to detect higher levels of a heart protein, called troponin, could help predict the risk of death from any cause in the next few years, claims a large UK study.
PSA launches updated Professional Practice Standards
07 August, 2023The PSA has released revised Professional Practice Standards for clinical activities undertaken by pharmacists in differing specialty areas.
Childhood trauma may increase risk of pregnancy complications
07 August, 2023The risk of pregnancy complications and of giving birth to underweight and/or premature babies may be significantly higher for women who experience childhood trauma.
Illicit drugs behind one in three sudden cardiac deaths: Vic study
31 July, 2023Around one-third of young adults in Victoria who experienced sudden cardiac deaths (SCDs) outside of a hospital setting from April 2019 to April 2021 used illegal drugs prior to their fatal events.
Discovery could lead to improved chronic worm treatment
31 July, 2023A Monash University study has uncovered why some intestinal worm infections become chronic, which could eventually lead to human vaccines and improved treatments.
Research into 'chemobrain' hopes to improve treatment
26 July, 2023UNSW Sydney has been awarded a grant of nearly $500,000 to investigate how the relationship between gut and brain health is impacted by chemotherapy.
New CHAP project to support country heart patients
26 July, 2023The Country Health Attack Prevention program, or CHAP Project, is tailor-made for country people's recovery and secondary prevention support.
Paediatric palliative care national plan launched
24 July, 2023A new national action plan has been launched with an aim to improve the quality and availability of palliative care for infants, children and young people with a life-limiting illness.
UQ, SNP speed up pathology workflows
24 July, 2023The University of Queensland and Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology (SNP) have automated a microscope scanning and analysis system in Brisbane that has been tested, implemented and accredited ready for rollout around the world.
Call for awareness on metabolic syndrome that increases heart disease risk
24 July, 2023The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) is calling for improving awareness on conditions that can double the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Lipid-lowering drugs could impair lung function: study
24 July, 2023A study involving 340,000 UK Biobank participants has found that a new class of cholesterol-lowering drugs could impair lung function in some patients.
Reducing caesarean birth risks: research
14 July, 2023Researchers have investigated the effectiveness of a range of manoeuvres and devices currently used to reduce the risk of impacted foetal head in emergency caesarean births.
The dangers of iron overload
12 July, 2023 by Amy SarcevicMost health professionals know that iron overload can, after many years, lead to multiple organ failures, if not diagnosed and treated. Yet the messaging around over-consuming iron is often missed.
Access to medical abortion pill expanded
12 July, 2023The TGA has announced changes to restrictions around prescribing and dispensing of medical abortion pills.
Medigrowth, Deakin Uni partner for medicinal cannabis centre
12 July, 2023Medigrowth, a fully licensed Australian medicinal cannabis biotech, has announced plans to build a Centre of Excellence in Geelong in partnership with Deakin University.
