Around 6% of kids and teens are living with eczema: research
14 February, 2023The results come from an analysis of data from 14 countries involving 74,361 adolescents aged 13–14 years and 47,907 children aged 6–7 years.
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.
Biofilms and drains in healthcare…don't let them sink in!
13 February, 2023 | Supplied by: GAMA HealthcareIn healthcare, with most sinks and drains being out of sight and out of mind, is it possible a source of infection has been missed?
"Crazy interesting": lung protein that could block COVID-19
10 February, 2023A protein in the lung could form a natural protective barrier to SARS-CoV-2 in humans, as reported by University of Sydney scientists in PLOS Biology.
Researchers identify 6 factors that may hinder conception
09 February, 2023A risk-scoring system based on just six risk factors could help women improve their chances of conceiving, according to research from Singapore.
Call for urgent action on exploitative formula milk marketing
08 February, 2023Experts are calling for an international legal treaty to tackle exploitative marketing practices in the formula milk industry, accompanied by more effective breastfeeding support.
HIPEC therapy saves Brisbane GP's life
08 February, 2023When Dr Chamari Jayawardena was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer, she had only one fear.
Gooey Gut Trail: a gut health education game
03 February, 2023Gooey Gut Trail is a board game designed to educate players about the positive and negative effects of everyday habits on gastrointestinal health.
Study makes recommendations for future pandemic planning
03 February, 2023Evaluation of an Australian study into household transmission of COVID-19 has led to four key recommendations for future preparedness.
Looking for dirty utility room solutions?
02 February, 2023 by Renelle Harrison | Supplied by: MalmetWhy there's no 'one size fits all' solution, and how you can create a functional space that supports your facility.
Study questions use of antidepressants for chronic pain
02 February, 2023A review has found that while some antidepressants may be effective in treating certain chronic pain conditions, others are either not effective or the effectiveness is unknown.
Smart sutures could reduce infection risk, simplify post-op care
01 February, 2023Local researchers and clinicians are developing a new antimicrobial suture that could provide an alternative to mesh implants and internal stitches.
Computer model predicts COVID-19 recovery
01 February, 2023An international collaboration that tracked 215 patients infected with COVID-19 for up to a year post-infection has developed a model that predicts individual recovery chances.
Risk of death elevated for 18 months after COVID-19: study
24 January, 2023In the first three weeks after infection with COVID-19, patients are 81 times more likely to die than uninfected individuals, according to a new study.
Call to action needed for knee joint health: Monash
23 January, 2023Preventing weight gain from young adulthood to late midlife could reduce knee replacements by almost 30%.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
