Reminder: From 1 Feb, codeine is prescription only
31 January, 2018 by Laini BennettAustralia is following other countries in curbing access to codeine medications to prevent, reduce and manage codeine addiction. Resources are available to healthcare practitioners to assist with the change.
Timely reward for cancer patient advocate
26 January, 2018Gail O'Brien, of the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, has been recognised for her tireless work with an Office of the Order of Australia award.
How not to sneeze
25 January, 2018Don't hold your nose and close your mouth when you sneeze, doctors warn, or you might rupture the back of your throat, like one young man...
Your daily dose of D
23 January, 2018 by Heather Walker*Many healthcare workers and patients spend a great deal of time indoors. How does this impact their vitamin D levels? How much sun is enough for Vitamin D?
Sustainable infection prevention: is it possible?
23 January, 2018 by Cathryn Murphy*With limited options available, serious research and investment is required if further progress is to be possible.
Hope for colicky babies
18 January, 2018Distressed parents of babies with colic may soon have a solution — although so far, it leans towards babies who are exclusively breastfed.
Baby brain is a thing
17 January, 2018It's official, 'baby brain' — forgetfulness and other cognitive deficiencies during pregnancy — exists.
Miele's PG8582 Washer-Disinfector: A safe solution complying with the relevant market standard ISO EN15883 – 1&2
15 January, 2018 | Supplied by: Miele AustraliaFor more than 50 years, Miele Professional has focused on working closely with doctors, hygiene experts and instrument manufacturers when developing reprocessing solutions for hospitals and medical practices. An important result of this cooperation is the system solution for an instrument cycle without any weak points.
Reducing the risk of surface damage: compatibility is crucial
12 January, 2018 | Supplied by: GAMA HealthcareHealthcare equipment and surfaces may pose a transmission risk if not adequately decontaminated.
Childhood happiness, self-esteem linked to good diet
05 January, 2018Regardless of their socioeconomic position or body weight, a healthy diet is likely to result in a happy, well-balanced child.
Drs confusing common gastric condition with reflux
04 January, 2018Researchers find that doctors are often misdiagnosing functional dyspepsia as acid reflux.
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.
New guidelines to help child stroke victims
11 December, 2017Stroke affects children and babies, and is among the top 10 causes of death in children.
Avatars put a face to schizophrenic voices
06 December, 2017Patients who conversed with avatars in this study experienced significant improvements.
Don't bother with hayfever tablets
06 December, 2017Opting for a nasal spray only strategy may be better than adding hayfever tablets to the mix.
