Respiratory syncytial virus behind 100,000 child deaths
23 May, 2022There were over 45,000 deaths in infants under six months old in 2019, with one in five of the total global cases of RSV occurring in this age group.
NSW reports 'probable' case of monkeypox
23 May, 2022A 40-year-old traveller recently returned from Europe has been identified as a probable case of monkeypox, with confirmatory testing underway.
Model finds key to COVID-19 deaths in the elderly
20 May, 2022A person's ability to fight infections largely depends on how well their immune system replicates the cells effective at destroying the virus that causes the disease.
New micro-device set to boost IVF success
18 May, 2022The University of Adelaide and Fertilis have developed a micro-device that will allow more IVF clinics to offer intracytoplasmic sperm injection as a treatment.
Long COVID: Half of patients hospitalised have at least one symptom two years on
18 May, 2022Half of a a group of patients admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 infection in Wuhan, China, still have at least one lingering symptom two years on, according to a new study.
Contact lens that can deliver glaucoma treatment
18 May, 2022International researchers have developed a contact lens that is said to be capable of treating glaucoma by sensing when treatment is required and applying it.
Updated stroke management guidelines released
16 May, 2022Over 30 new and updated recommendations have been made for stroke management since 2018.
Novel MRI tech for aggressive brain tumours gets funding boost
16 May, 2022The University of South Australia and Ferronova are developing a novel technology to precisely image aggressive brain cancers and guide treatment.
Alarming rise in esophageal cancer cases in middle-aged adults: US study
13 May, 2022Adults aged 45 to 64 experienced a nearly doubled rate of esophageal cancer and a 50% increase in the precancerous condition Barrett’s esophagus between 2012 and 2019, according to a US study.
Raw meat parasite linked to common eye disease
13 May, 2022One in 150 Australians have retinal scars caused by the Toxoplasma parasite, according to new Flinders University analysis.
COPD management: trial to address deficiencies in primary care
13 May, 2022A Cochrane Review has highlighted an urgent need to identify the best type of interventions to improve guideline-recommended management of COPD as well as patient-related outcomes in the primary care setting.
Study links early-life infections to future cardiovascular disease risk
11 May, 2022A Melbourne-led study has found a link between early-life infections and cardiovascular disease risk in adulthood, offering opportunities for targeted intervention.
248K medicinal cannabis scripts approved
10 May, 2022Around 248,000 medicinal cannabis scripts have been approved in Australia since 2016, and the drug is increasingly prescribed for various conditions, reveals a new study.
Good IPC programs can reduce infections by 70% — WHO
09 May, 2022Recent disease outbreaks have highlighted how healthcare settings can contribute to the spread of infections, if insufficient attention is paid to infection prevention and control.
Team Medical and PracticeHub partner to improve efficiences
09 May, 2022Healthcare service providers PracticeHub and Team Medical Supplies have joined forces to improve efficiencies.
