New standard for opioid analgesics
01 September, 2021The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking comments on the draft clinical care standard for opioid analgesics.
Aus antimicrobial use decreasing but not enough: report
27 August, 2021While antimicrobial use in the community is decreasing, overprescribing and inappropriate prescribing continue to be problematic.
Slippery womb molecule could hold key to IVF 'golden window'
25 August, 2021RMIT researchers have found a way to better pinpoint the 'golden window' when a womb is ready for pregnancy.
The Conversation studies airborne COVID spread in hospitals
24 August, 2021 by Kirsty Buising and colleagues*Clearly, we cannot rebuild all our hospital ventilation systems to cope with the current outbreak. However, there are tangible things that can be done now and in future.
Purpose building quarantine facilities
23 August, 2021The Australian Government is working with the states and territories to purpose build quarantine accommodation hubs outside of major cities.
BOC O2matic PRO automated closed-loop oxygen therapy
23 August, 2021 | Supplied by: BOC: Living healthcareThe O2matic PRO from BOC is designed to quickly stabilise arterial oxygen saturation in patients suffering from conditions that can lead to respiratory distress.
Mater Mothers' gets the scoop on what matters most to mums
20 August, 2021Quality-of-life data collected from women before and after childbirth is helping Mater Mothers' Hospital advance towards value-based maternity care.
Smart nanotech fights fungal infections
18 August, 2021New nanobiotechnology has demonstrated a remarkable ability to battle one of the most invasive and resistant fungal infections — Candida albicans.
Valvular heart disease rising rapidly, says report
16 August, 2021More than a quarter of a million Australians have faulty heart valves and are at risk of serious complications, and don't know it.
CRISPR-based COVID test gives results in 20 min
13 August, 2021CRISPR-based COVID tests are emerging as powerful alternatives to conventional diagnostics due to their speed and simplicity.
GPs and pharmacists urge all Australians to get vaccinated
12 August, 2021The RACGP is also urging patients to receive both COVID-19 vaccine doses from the same vaccinator.
TGA approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for adults
10 August, 2021Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the TGA approval would provide another shot in the arm for Australia's vaccination rollout.
Hospital-grade antenatal care delivered virtually
06 August, 2021An antenatal care program delivered by telehealth has demonstrated a level of care provision that is as good as a face-to-face consultation.
Opioid overuse: Australia needs national strategy
04 August, 2021Australia needs a comprehensive, coordinated approach to overdose prevention by national and state governments and professional groups.
Review of National Medicines Policy after 22 years
04 August, 2021For the first time since its development in 1999, Australia's National Medicines Policy is set for review.
