St George Private Hospital unveils new cardiac care technology
26 April, 2023The new technology in the cardiac catheterisation lab is designed to provide a clearer picture for doctors and lessen the amount of radiation present.
$50 million funding for long COVID as inquiry report released
26 April, 2023The federal government has announced $50 million in funding for research into post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) — commonly known as long COVID.
Malawi trial boosts iron levels in pregnant women
26 April, 2023A study exploring new ways to fight anaemia in developing nations has found a single iron infusion can significantly reduce iron deficiency in pregnant women, compared with daily tablets.
New oral drug could replace diabetics' insulin injections
21 April, 2023Scientists in Melbourne have designed a new type of oral capsule that could mean pain-free delivery of insulin and other protein drugs.
AI potentially detects 72% more heart disease patients
21 April, 2023A recent study suggests the artificial intelligence (AI) decision support software EchoSolv could help cardiologists diagnose aortic stenosis (AS).
New test aims to revolutionise preeclampsia detection
18 April, 2023A new rapid test for the early diagnosis of preeclampsia can reportedly produce results in 15 minutes and has been developed by researchers at UTS.
Disparity in rare cancer rates, treatment across Australia
14 April, 2023New research, released by Cancer Council, has highlighted the immense collective health impact of rare cancers on the Australian population.
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.
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.
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.
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.
