How to shield breast cancer patients from lymphoedema
06 February, 2024Global researchers have published a clinical guide on how and where to roll out evidence-based interventions to help prevent lymphoedema for cancer survivors.
Making cancer outcome equity a reality
01 February, 2024Christine Cockburn, CEO, Rare Cancers Australia, reflects on care disparities across populations and the role of personalised medicine in improving outcomes.
A new weapon against C. diff bacteria
01 February, 2024In a phase-one human clinical trial, a US pharmacist researcher has shown that a newer generation tetracycline antibiotic could help combat Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) bacteria.
Providing better access and more choice for cancer care
01 February, 2024Cancer patients undergoing treatment on Brisbane's northside are set to benefit from a new, multimillion-dollar onsite radiation therapy service.
Improving care for people with cancer cachexia
31 January, 2024 by Vanessa Vaughan*Cancer cachexia affects 50–80% of people, but the condition often goes unrecognised, leaving patients and even healthcare providers grappling with its elusive nature.
Anti-psychotic medications and the risk of heart rhythm disorders
31 January, 2024Around 350,000 Australians are prescribed at least one anti-psychotic drug each year, prompting calls to better monitor patients and perform ECGs.
Cannatrek signs MoU to advance medicinal cannabis research
31 January, 2024Cannatrek has signed an agreeent with Mie University in Tsu, Japan, to forge an open collaboration focused on accelerating medical research.
Almost half of postpartum women not screened for heart disease, diabetes: study
29 January, 2024About half of postpartum women with diagnosed gestational diabetes are not adequately screened post-pregnancy, according to a new study.
Tanya Vogt to helm ANMAC
29 January, 2024The Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Board has announced that Tanya Vogt will be the organisation's new CEO.
80-year Buruli ulcer mystery solved
25 January, 2024A recent alarming surge in cases caused this tropical skin disease to become an important public health issue in Victoria.
Managing the "opportunistic invasive" fungal pathogens
24 January, 2024Invasive fungal infections are a growing risk to human health worldwide, with the World Health Organization releasing its first-ever watchlist of fungal priority pathogens — species of highest concern that require serious attention.
Low back pain heals the fastest in the first 6 weeks: study
24 January, 2024Most people who experience severe and sudden back pain begin to improve within the first six weeks, but many will go on to have ongoing pain according to latest research.
Project to eliminate parasitic disease in remote communities
16 January, 2024A QIMR Berghofer-led project aims to eliminate strongyloidiasis, a little-known and potentially fatal infection that thrives in communities with poor sanitation.
Do hospital coffee machines transmit infections?
19 December, 2023Microbial growth was detected on every coffee machine and hospital machines were found to be about three times as heavily colonised as home machines.
Sapyen home fertility test
14 December, 2023 | Supplied by: SapyenSapyen, an Australian male fertility health technology company, has launched a laboratory-grade, at-home semen analysis tool.
