The Role of Technology in Combatting Healthcare-Associated Infections
21 September, 2022 | Supplied by: ErgotronLong before COVID-19 started spreading globally, healthcare organizations (HCOs) were battling the spread of common infections in hospitals.
Tackling future global health threats
21 September, 2022The Lancet COVID-19 Commission report outlines recommendations to hasten the end of the ongoing pandemic emergency and lessen the impact of future health threats.
WHO strongly advises against COVID-19 antibody treatments
19 September, 2022The guideline replaces previous recommendations for their use and is based on emerging evidence that these drugs are not likely to work against currently circulating variants.
Trial looks into reducing harm of gestational diabetes
14 September, 2022Lowering the target blood sugar level for those with gestational diabetes during pregnancy may reduce the risk of birth complications for the baby but increase them for the mother, according to Australian, NZ and international research.
Experts say access to late terminations in Qld is vital
14 September, 2022Despite advances in imaging and prenatal screening, not all abnormalities are detectable early in pregnancy, making safe late termination services essential.
Westmead Hospital pilots new tool to identify sepsis risk in EDs
14 September, 2022The pilot project complements the Clinical Excellence Commission's (CEC's) Sepsis Kills program and supports clinicians in recognising and treating this infection.
Targeting airborne infection risk with real-time detection
12 September, 2022Real-time detection of human-origin pathogens in air systems and automatically minimising infection risks is one of the research goals of the $3.5 million+ ARC Australian Laureate Fellowship recipient.
Australian-first DIPG trial opens at Children's Hospital Westmead
12 September, 2022CHW is currently one of nine sites worldwide to open the trial, known as PNOC-022, which is testing the effectiveness of promising new drug combinations, including the oral drug ONC201.
Study alerts GPs to be proactive in activating CDM care plans
07 September, 2022A retrospective analysis of 1.93 million adult Australian patient records over five years has uncovered opportunities for GPs to improve care outcomes.
Using humour to improve paediatric care
07 September, 2022Doctor Ben Anderson first attended to Havana's heart condition when she was only three months old — 12 years later he's considered part of the family.
'Cowboys' on notice: cosmetic surgery reform welcomed
05 September, 2022The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Medical Board of Australia have welcomed the move to make cosmetic surgery safer.
Medical Cannabis: The Possible Hope For Chronic Pain
01 September, 2022 | Supplied by: NectarTekWith growing evidence of the harm and negative side-effects of opioids in managing chronic pain, there is hope that other alternatives exist that don't resign you to struggling through life with pain.
AI model to predict anti-seizure medication
31 August, 2022Choosing anti-seizure drugs for a patient is a process of trial and error with clinicians unable to predict which drug a particular patient will respond to.
Is America's opioid epidemic Australia's future?
31 August, 2022Overdose has taken the lives of over 35,000 Australians since 2001. It is a leading cause of death for all ages and sexes, second only to suicide for those in their 30s.
New allergy initiatives to accelerate research, clinical care
31 August, 2022Two new health organisations aim to improve the lives of five million Australians living with allergies and prevent anaphylaxis, including needless deaths.
