Clinical Services

Digital pill tracks if patients have ingested their meds

20 November, 2017

The 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, 2017

A 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 Healthcare

The 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 Umbers

Diagnosed 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, 2017

A 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, 2017

Children 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, 2017

A 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, 2017

Healthcare 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, 2017

New 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, 2017

Doctors 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, 2017

Infection control efforts need to spread from the hospital to the community


Uncovered: 100 genetic risk factors for asthma, hayfever and eczema

02 November, 2017

The 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 Ltd

Since 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 Australia

The 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, 2017

Checking for undiagnosed osteoporosis the first time a bone is broken is essential.


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