Risk–benefit analysis of using opioids in EDs
24 October, 2022A systematic review of 42 academic research articles has found that the risk–benefit balance of using opioids in the ED setting remains unclear.
New rapid water test could reduce gastro outbreaks
18 October, 2022Researchers have developed a 30-minute test to identify sewage in recreational and environmental waterways, potentially reducing outbreaks of gastroenteritis.
Doctors perform life-changing surgery on baby before birth
18 October, 2022A Queensland baby diagnosed with spina bifida has received life-changing surgery — while still in his mother's womb.
New MRI tech can detect heart failure in 8 minutes
04 October, 2022Researchers at the University of East Anglia have developed a technology to diagnose patients with heart failure in record time.
In Conversation with Cyriac Roeding
04 October, 2022 by Mansi GandhiCyriac Roeding, a Silicon Valley-based entrepreneur and investor, sold his first computer program at the age of 15 in Germany.
Part of the team — HPA helps Herston Private to create the highest quality surgical suites
01 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Hospital Products AustraliaWhen anaesthetist Patrick See and his surgical colleagues created Herston Private's premier operating suites, they turned to HPA for the highest quality equipment, service, and advice.
Sorbent Professional TAD Hand Towel
01 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Solaris Paper Pty LtdSolaris Paper's Sorbent Professional TAD hand towel has gone through stringent testing to be awarded the official Australian Made logo.
Callington Netbiokem DSAM+ disinfectant
01 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Callington Haven Pty LtdCallington's broad spectrum disinfectant Netbiokem DSAM+ offers quick and comprehensive protection for healthcare professionals and their patients.
Paediatricians support GPs to keep children out of hospital: pilot study
30 September, 2022Integrating paediatricians into GP consultations improves care for children and could ease emergency department burden, a pilot study shows.
The hidden costs of HAIs
30 September, 2022 by Tim Smith, CEO of Allied BioServices | Supplied by: Allied BioServicesLatest research indicates HAIs were the fifth leading cause of death in Australia in 2021.
Rising to the challenge of infection control
30 September, 2022 | Supplied by: SEKOThe healthcare sector faces the ongoing challenge of controlling infection as hygiene standards remain higher than ever post-COVID.
The Unspoken Risks of Tourniquets, and the New Choice for Infection Control
28 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Tristel Pty LtdTourniquets are classified as 'non-critical' medical devices and are one of the most widely used pieces of medical equipment across a number of settings.
Hands up, who is ready for the next pandemic?
28 September, 2022 | Supplied by: LINAK Australia Pty LtdStopping the spread of hand-based infections is perhaps one of the most critical factors on the agenda right now — the good news is that achieving this is becoming much more manageable.
Report reveals the impact of unintended pregnancies
28 September, 2022Almost half (40%) of all pregnancies in Australia are unintended, with 197,234 occurrences recorded in 2020 alone.
The game-changing research for HAI prevention
27 September, 2022 by Amy SarcevicWe all know the importance of good hygiene in preventing infections, but, until now, nobody has been able to quantify the impact individual hygiene measures have — not just on infection acquisition rates, but on the broader healthcare system.
