Sepsis: simple change to antibiotic administration could save lives
13 June, 2024A clinical trial and systematic review has found that changing the way antibiotics are given to adult patients with sepsis could save thousands of lives globally.
Heavy menstrual bleeding — new Clinical Care Standard released
13 June, 2024The ACSQHC has released an updated Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard to help women make an informed choice about the most appropriate treatment.
ED violence rises more than 50%; current strategies insufficient: report
11 June, 2024While there were a number of initiatives in place to reduce the impact of violence or improve staff's ability to cope, they were perceived to be ineffective.
Social factors that may reduce CVD risk: men vs women
06 June, 2024Monash University-led research has identified differences in social factors that may reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk for men and women.
Where Australia stands in reducing harm from illicit drugs
04 June, 2024Federal and state governments are spending more on law enforcement in illicit drug policy compared to treatment, prevention and harm reduction combined.
Infant RSV immunisation could prevent 10K hospitalisations: IFA
03 June, 2024Nationwide infant RSV immunisation could prevent 10,000 hospital admissions annually, according to the Immunisation Foundation of Australia (IFA).
Telstra Health to fully acquire pharmacy tech company Fred IT
31 May, 2024The investment is the evolution of a 10-year joint venture partnership between both the organisations.
Men made up over half of the injury hospitalisations in a year: AIHW
31 May, 2024There were close to 239,000 hospitalisations due to injury among adult men and 8700 injury-related deaths.
Portable pathology tests: are they accurate and reliable?
30 May, 2024Flinders researchers have conducted POC quality testing for molecular-based, severe acute respiratory syndrome SARS-CoV-2 detection in remote communities.
Half the world is affected by oral disease — here’s how we can tackle this unmet need
29 May, 2024 by Charlotte Edmond Senior Writer, WE (World Economic) Forum AgendaOral diseases affect 1 billion more people than many other major diseases combined, with an estimated $710 billion a year spent on oral treatment costs and productivity losses
Post-hospital prescription opioid use: what do the statistics say?
29 May, 2024Until recently, Australia's use of prescription opioids was increasing, and with it worries about dependence, overdose and death.
First seizure clinics reduce ED presentations: study
27 May, 2024The study analysed patients who attended first seizure clinics (FSCs) at two major Melbourne public hospitals — The Alfred and the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH).
New report flags major increase in STIs around the world
27 May, 2024Global HIV, viral hepatitis epidemics and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) lead to 2.5 million deaths a year, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Tighten rules around early super access for dental care: PHA
24 May, 2024Allowing thousands of Australians to use superannuation for dental care is driving up the cost of dentistry, according to Private Healthcare Australia.
GenesisCare and Ramsay partner for new radiation therapy service
24 May, 2024Cancer care provider GenesisCare has partnered with Ramsay Health Care to open a new radiation therapy service at the Peninsula Private Hospital in Langwarrin.
