Clinical Services

New guidelines for safer opioid deprescribing

26 June, 2023

Eleven recommendations on when, how and in what situation it may be appropriate for clinicians to reduce opioid use by placing the patient at the centre of the equation have been released.


WHO outlines 40 priorities on antimicrobial resistance

26 June, 2023

WHO has published its first global research agenda for the world's scientists to address the most urgent human health priorities to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).


'Controversial' trauma care drug examined in new study

21 June, 2023

While tranexamic acid is commonly used to limit bleeding during surgery, its usefulness in emergency settings to treat life-threatening bleeding has been questioned.


Could a dose of hookworms help manage IBD?

21 June, 2023

A trial by the Malaghan Institute's Hookworm Therapy team suggests so.


Vaginal seeding may boost neurodevelopment of C-section babies

19 June, 2023

C-section babies' microbiota are dominated by bacteria found on the mother's skin, in breastmilk and in the environment.


GAMA launches campaign to improve incontinence awareness

19 June, 2023

The 'Make a Difference' campaign aims to improve the lives of those affected by IAD and promote optimal management practices.


Early-stage breast cancer survival rates improve significantly: study

14 June, 2023

Most women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer today can expect to become long-term cancer survivors, according to recent research.


Research uncovers neurological impact of COVID-19

09 June, 2023

A new study could explain the chronic neurological symptoms experienced by some COVID patients long after initial infection.


Common diabetes drug might reduce long COVID risk: study

09 June, 2023

A new study has found that taking a common diabetes medication after testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 reduces risk of developing long COVID by 40%.


Breastfeeding aversion response: need to improve understanding, awareness

07 June, 2023

More than 95% of Australian women encountered additional breastfeeding challenges such as sore nipples, insufficient or excessive milk supply, and poor latch.


Prostate cancer: personalised screening may improve detection accuracy

05 June, 2023

The accuracy of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening can be improved by accounting for genetic factors that cause changes in PSA levels that are not associated with cancer, according to a multi-centre study led by UC San Francisco and Stanford University.


Test for sepsis bacteria's antibiotic resistance

02 June, 2023

Researchers have developed a test to reveal a pathogen's resistance to antibiotics using a magnetic field and chemiluminescence.


Whiteley V-Wipes Instrument Grade Disinfectant

01 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Whiteley

Whiteley's surface cleaning and disinfection products can help keep healthcare and aged-care facilities clean and free of bacterial contamination.


Camfil CC6000 air cleaner

01 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty Limited

The Camfil CC6000 air cleaner is designed to purify air in large spaces and includes certified HEPA and carbon filters.


Getinge Maquet Yuno II Operating Table

01 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Getinge Australia Pty Ltd

The Maquet Yuno II operating table is suitable for orthopaedic, traumatology and neurology procedures.


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