New Strep A variant: research urges enhanced international surveillance
08 March, 2023A new Strep A variant has been associated with increased UK scarlet fever cases. Genomic surveillance has found the variant is now circulating in Australia.
Bempedoic acid cuts LDL by 20–25%, heart attacks by 23%: study
06 March, 2023A four-year, worldwide clinical trial of a new drug containing bempedoic acid, involving 14,000 people in 32 countries, has helped patients lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by 20–25%.
Ablation reverses heart failure in 50% of patients: study
03 March, 2023A new study suggests catheter ablation can reverse heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) in patients with both HFpEF and atrial fibrillation.
New ultrasound technology from Siemens Healthineers
03 March, 2023Siemens Healthineers has announced the evolution of the Acuson Sequoia Flagship series at this year's European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna.
Poor sleep can pose significant risk to heart health
03 March, 2023Poor sleep could lead to a heightened heart disease risk and even premature death, according to a new study.
Hope for lupus treatment despite mixed result
01 March, 2023Promising results from a phase 3 trial of the oral medication Baricitinib for patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) were published in The Lancet.
Study explores COVID-19 vaccination blood clots
01 March, 2023Researchers have discovered fundamental differences in how the AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines impact the immune system.
Technology helps treat stroke patients up to 30 min faster
24 February, 2023An innovative telehealth platform aims to deliver faster diagnosis and treatment to stroke patients in regional South Australia.
New FASD campaign hopes to make yarning easier
22 February, 2023NACCHO has launched Strong Born, a new campaign to raise awareness of the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and safe breastfeeding practices.
Experts propose new pharmacist role in care transitions
21 February, 2023A new report by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has examined hospital-initiated post-discharge medication reviews in Australia.
Stem cells send another HIV patient into remission: study
21 February, 2023A patient who was treated for leukaemia with stem cell transplantation has also shown nine years of persistent suppression of HIV, according to researchers.
Water testing can fail to detect Legionella: study
17 February, 2023Flinders University experts have found that standard testing for Legionnaires' disease — which can be fatal — is not always fail-safe.
NSW Paramedics begin high-visibility campaign for more pay
17 February, 2023NSW Paramedics have launched a campaign of 'surprise tactics and actions' as they seek better pay that reflects their work conditions and skills.
Thrombectomy: possible treatment for large ischemic stroke
15 February, 2023The study compared the use of endovascular thrombectomy to standard medical care for patients who had experienced a large ischemic stroke.
AI to assist cardiac arrest decision-making
14 February, 2023Doctors can now access an AI-based decision support tool — which has data on thousands of cases — to assist in treating cardiac arrest patients.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
