Anti-psychotic medications and the risk of heart rhythm disorders
31 January, 2024Around 350,000 Australians are prescribed at least one anti-psychotic drug each year, prompting calls to better monitor patients and perform ECGs.
Improving care for people with cancer cachexia
31 January, 2024 by Vanessa Vaughan*Cancer cachexia affects 50–80% of people, but the condition often goes unrecognised, leaving patients and even healthcare providers grappling with its elusive nature.
Tanya Vogt to helm ANMAC
29 January, 2024The Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Board has announced that Tanya Vogt will be the organisation's new CEO.
Almost half of postpartum women not screened for heart disease, diabetes: study
29 January, 2024About half of postpartum women with diagnosed gestational diabetes are not adequately screened post-pregnancy, according to a new study.
80-year Buruli ulcer mystery solved
25 January, 2024A recent alarming surge in cases caused this tropical skin disease to become an important public health issue in Victoria.
Low back pain heals the fastest in the first 6 weeks: study
24 January, 2024Most people who experience severe and sudden back pain begin to improve within the first six weeks, but many will go on to have ongoing pain according to latest research.
Managing the "opportunistic invasive" fungal pathogens
24 January, 2024Invasive fungal infections are a growing risk to human health worldwide, with the World Health Organization releasing its first-ever watchlist of fungal priority pathogens — species of highest concern that require serious attention.
Project to eliminate parasitic disease in remote communities
16 January, 2024A QIMR Berghofer-led project aims to eliminate strongyloidiasis, a little-known and potentially fatal infection that thrives in communities with poor sanitation.
Do hospital coffee machines transmit infections?
19 December, 2023Microbial growth was detected on every coffee machine and hospital machines were found to be about three times as heavily colonised as home machines.
Sapyen home fertility test
14 December, 2023 | Supplied by: SapyenSapyen, an Australian male fertility health technology company, has launched a laboratory-grade, at-home semen analysis tool.
Nerve stimulation device for IBD implanted in Melb man
13 December, 2023 by Mansi GandhiWith no cure currently available for Crohn's disease, a new clinical study milestone could be a major step forward for treatment options.
Patients told to plan a pregnancy to treat endometriosis
13 December, 2023The global study, focused on patient experiences, surveyed more than 3000 medically diagnosed patients with endometriosis.
40 million women experience health problems after childbirth: research
13 December, 2023Many postpartum conditions cause considerable suffering in women’s daily life long after birth, yet they are largely under-recognised and under-reported.
New $15m medical imaging facility opens
13 December, 2023The University of Sydney, the National Imaging Facility and Northern Sydney Local Health District's new medical imaging facility has officially opened.
Virtus, 23Strands and Monash receive funding for IVF study
11 December, 2023Virtus Health, healthtech startup 23Strands and Monash University have received $3m in federal government funding for an IVF study.
