Simple sessions for PCC staff wellbeing
30 January, 2025Paediatric critical care staff experience higher levels of moral distress; a recent UK wellbeing project developed two simple, easy-to-deliver sessions to help.
A model for predicting a 'superspreader'
24 January, 2025A so-called friendship paradox was used as the basis for a new mathematical model that could be used to more accurately predict the development of an epidemic.
Paracetamol pack size changes come into effect on 1 February 2025
24 January, 2025The Therapeutic Goods Administration's decision to reduce pack sizes of paracetamol to help prevent misuse will come into effect on 1 February 2025.
Development of at-home bladder cancer diagnostic kit
23 January, 2025Researchers have developed a urine-based diagnostic kit for bladder cancer that can be used at home.
Low cancer testing and other concerning trends in women's health
22 January, 2025The latest Hologic Global Women's Health Index has been released, revealing some worrying trends in women's health — including a decline in cancer testing.
Reframing the diagnosis and treatment of obesity
17 January, 2025A global Commission of medical experts is advocating for a thorough overhaul of the way obesity is currently assessed — including dispensing with BMI as a single diagnostic measure.
Vaxxas expands work with US Govt agency BARDA for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine
16 January, 2025The Australian company will receive funding from the US Government to help advance its needle-free technology for administration of the vaccine.
Workplaces are key in the fight against prostate cancer
16 January, 2025Prostate cancer has become Australia's most commonly diagnosed cancer, with one in five men likely to be diagnosed in their lifetime.
Endometriosis poses substantial burden on Aust health system
16 January, 2025Once women with endometriosis are diagnosed, they have more hospitalisations and longer stays compared to before their diagnosis.
Building awareness around deprescribing and sustainability
14 January, 2025 by Kristin Michaels, Chief Executive of Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha)MedsAware Deprescribing Action Week from 10–16 March is designed to raise awareness around polypharmacy and deprescribing.
Virus samples missing from Qld lab, investigation launched
11 December, 2024Queensland Health will conduct an Investigation into a major breach at the state's Virology Laboratory, with several infectious virus samples gone missing.
ZEISS ARTEVO 800 digital microscope
09 December, 2024 | Supplied by: ZEISS GroupThe ZEISS ARTEVO 800 is an integrated digital microscope that allows for complete heads-up surgery.
Small weight gains can increase back pain, disability risk
09 December, 2024A study linking body composition and back pain in men has found that as little as three kilograms of weight over five years increases pain risk and disability.
Olympus Australia Sapphire on-demand endoscope sterilisation
09 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Olympus Australia Pty LtdOlympus Australia's Sapphire facility in Melbourne offers an on-demand solution to reduce the risks, costs and complexities associated with managing an endoscopy service.
Cancer recurrence anxiety: clinical pathway for health professionals
04 December, 2024An estimated 60% of people affected experience moderate to severe anxiety that cancer could return or worsen.
