The hard facts about Australia's antimicrobial use
17 November, 2023The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released its most recent report into the nation's antibiotic use and resistance.
Delayed cord clamping in preterm babies reduces death risk by half
15 November, 2023Two University of Sydney-led studies have given further weight to the benefits of delayed cord clamping.
Immunotherapy trial could offer hope to pancreatic cancer patients
13 November, 2023This Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, the GI Cancer Institute is calling for donors to back the launch of a potentially life-changing clinical trial in Australia.
Slade Health opens new compounding facility in SA
08 November, 2023Cancer care provider Icon Group's compounding arm, Slade Health, has opened a new TGA licensed facility in Woodville, South Australia.
Oral contraceptives might impair emotion regulation: study
08 November, 2023A new study reports that the use of oral contraceptives may affect fear-related brain morphology, knowledge that could deepen understanding of fear-related mechanisms.
Sydney children's hospitals to receive positive pressure rooms
06 November, 2023Using a specialised air ventilation system, these rooms function as a protective shield for some of the sickest and most vulnerable children.
Novel intervention to improve strength, mobility in rheumatoid arthritis
06 November, 2023A novel exercise intervention being trialled by the University of South Australia researchers, in partnership with Arthritis SA, could help improve physical function and quality of life in people.
New mRNA network to accelerate clinical translation
06 November, 2023The network aims to advance mRNA medicine, foster scientific excellence in clinical translation and further the therapeutic potential of the mRNA platform.
Extreme weather injuries on the increase
03 November, 2023New research shows that Australian hospital admissions for injuries resulting from extreme weather have increased — especially those relating to heat.
Getinge PICCO hemodynamic monitoring solution
01 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Getinge Australia Pty LtdGetinge's advanced hemodynamic monitoring solution PiCCO is designed to provide a minimally invasive measurement of cardiac output and its determinants (preload, afterload, contractility) as well as the quantification of pulmonary oedema through the measuring of the extravascular lung water index (ELWI).
Alarming resistance rates prompt calls for updated antibiotic guidelines
01 November, 2023Antibiotics to treat common infections in children and babies are no longer effective, due to high rates of resistance, reveals new research.
Toolkit to guide health professionals on managing menopause
31 October, 2023Monash University has led the development of a toolkit aimed at guiding health professionals around the world in assessing and treating women with menopausal health issues.
AF diagnosis linked to mild cognitive decline
31 October, 2023Atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis was linked to a 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among a cohort of 4.3 million individuals in the UK.
Infectious diseases researcher recognised
30 October, 2023UNSW infectious diseases researcher Dr Lise Lafferty has been recognised with the Paul Bourke Award for her approach to managing hepatitis C in prisons.
Hospital–university partnership increases access to rare cancer care
27 October, 2023Access to personalised cancer treatments and the sharing of genetic testing information are among the aims of a new Monash Partners Comprehensive Cancer Consortium program.
