GAMA launches campaign to minimise winter HAIs
14 April, 2023 | Supplied by: GAMA HealthcareGAMA Healthcare, supported by the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC), has launched a ‘Be a Winter Champion’ campaign.
NAC releases new First Aid for Asthma Chart
14 April, 2023The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) has released a significant new chart that provides guidance for the use of preventer and reliever combinations in an emergency.
Is there an optimal blood pressure drug for every person?
13 April, 2023The number of people with hypertension has doubled, and around a third of adults aged 30–79 have the condition — 1.28 billion people worldwide.
Whiteley Bactol Range Hand Sanitisers and Moisturisers
13 April, 2023 | Supplied by: WhiteleyIncreased hygiene frequency can cause dry, cracked skin which compromises skin integrity. Bactol Sanitisers can help alleviate this problem in two ways.
OSA may directly cause cognitive decline
11 April, 2023Patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) often show cognitive deficits, but these have traditionally been attributed to comorbidities such as systemic hypertension, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, and type 2 diabetes.
Therapy for babies with autism signs cuts long-term costs
11 April, 2023New research evaluating the potential cost savings of a therapy for babies displaying early autism signs has predicted a three-dollar return to Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for every dollar invested in therapy.
WEHI, MSD's antimalarial drug candidate enters Phase 1 trial
11 April, 2023A new antimalarial drug candidate, discovered by WEHI and global biopharmaceutical company MSD, has entered Phase 1 clinical testing in healthy participants.
INOVA Air Purifiers INOVA-E300H air purifier
06 April, 2023 | Supplied by: INOVA Air PurifiersINOVA Air Purifiers has been providing clean air solutions since 2003. The INOVA range of medical-grade air purifiers is used in Australia's leading hospitals.
In Conversation with Anna Peeters
03 April, 2023 by Mansi GandhiAnna Peeters from Deakin University reflects on the challenge of obesity — her current focus — and the role of health systems and environments in improving outcomes.
Paediatrician expresses concern for kids as flu cases rise
03 April, 2023The rising number of flu cases across the country is set to put further pressure on our healthcare system, which is already thought to be close to breaking point.
S-7XTRA disinfectant cleaner wipes
01 April, 2023 | Supplied by: Anaeron Pty LtdThe S-7XTRA cleaner disinfectant kills 52+ pathogens including bacteria, COVID-19, norovirus, mould, fungi, yeast, TB and spores such as C. difficile.
Shifting boundaries
29 March, 2023 by Tom Simpson*The boundaries of the pharmacy profession are shifting in Australia, which presents a fantastic opportunity.
AI tool aims to improve safe use of IV heparin
24 March, 2023An artificial intelligence (AI) tool to improve the safe use of intravenous heparin is being developed by researchers at Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH).
Endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics expanded
24 March, 2023The federal government has increased the commitment for endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics across all states and territories from 16 to 20.
"We can't make the same mistake twice"
21 March, 2023 by Victoria Keays, Partner at Gordon LegalA painful lung disease caused by inhaling harmful levels of silica dust, silicosis is costing Australian tradies their jobs and, ultimately, their lives.
