Digital pill tracks if patients have ingested their meds
20 November, 2017The product is approved for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, as well as for use as an add-on treatment for depression in adults.
IVF link to spontaneous preterm birth
15 November, 2017A new study has found an approximate 80% increased risk of spontaneous preterm birth.
Material compatibility and communication remains crucial in the fight to prevent healthcare associated infections
15 November, 2017 | Supplied by: GAMA HealthcareThe surface environment presents an important route of transmission for microorganisms; when cleaning is suboptimal, it can place patients, staff and visitors at risk.
World COPD Day: a day to empower, educate and celebrate the COPD community
15 November, 2017 by Darren UmbersDiagnosed with COPD, one patient rose to the challenge. Six months later, he completed his first Ironman competition.
The boy with genetically modified skin
13 November, 2017A child with a lethal genetic skin disease has had a fully functional outer skin layer reconstructed from his own skin cells.
Meningococcal B vax should be required for all children
11 November, 2017Children under five years old, Indigenous children under 10 and all adolescents aged 15–19 are contracting the disease much more often than others.
Immediate use of clot-stabilising drug could save thousands more lives
10 November, 2017A study shows that every minute counts when it comes to treating severe bleeding after trauma or childbirth.
Study: 40% of healthcare professionals work while sick
09 November, 2017Healthcare professionals are among the most likely to work when sick. Despite the best intentions, it's not a good idea.
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.
Ethical guidelines protecting children's fertility
06 November, 2017Doctors treating childhood cancer have a new tool to help manage tough ethical questions surrounding fertility preservation for their young patients.
Golden staph more prevalent in community than hospital
03 November, 2017Infection control efforts need to spread from the hospital to the community
Uncovered: 100 genetic risk factors for asthma, hayfever and eczema
02 November, 2017The research will help identify why allergies develop in the first place and, potentially, how they could be prevented or treated.
Meet Tristel's extended family of infection prevention products
01 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Tristel Pty LtdSince 2011, the Tristel Trio Wipes System has been pioneering best infection prevention practice in Australia.
Miele's PG85 Washer-Disinfectors: The perfect solution for reprocessing ward utensils in hospitals and surgeries
31 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Miele AustraliaThe washer-disinfectors from Miele Professional convince with a high cleaning performance and load capacity.
Bone fractures costing Aust. more than $3.1 billion a year
30 October, 2017Checking for undiagnosed osteoporosis the first time a bone is broken is essential.
