Blood test reduces risk for brain injury patients
26 July, 2018A new, high-sensitivity blood test trialled on TBI patients could reduce unnecessary CT scans by one-third.
Adrenaline risk for cardiac patients
25 July, 2018Adrenaline doubles the risk of severe brain damage in cardiac arrest patients and only increases their chance of survival by 1%.
Falling down
24 July, 2018 by Daniela Feuerlicht, Suzanne Sheppard-Law, Reece Hinchcliff*Too often, children are being injured by falls while in hospital, presenting a significant challenge to healthcare providers. Two organisations step up to change the status quo.
Diabetes increases cancer risk — especially for women
21 July, 2018Women with diabetes are 27% more likely to develop cancer than their male counterparts.
Australia's 'hidden affliction': chronic wounds
19 July, 2018Health practitioners are being asked to help raise awareness of chronic wounds, especially with at-risk ageing patients.
Melanoma blood test could save thousands
18 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Edith Cowan UniversityA new blood test that can identify melanoma in its early stages could save thousands of lives — and dollars.
Should hand air-dryers be used in a healthcare setting?
12 July, 2018 by Cathryn Murphy*Research suggests that hot air- and jet air-dryers should not be used in a healthcare setting.
When no-one is looking
11 July, 2018Hand hygiene levels in hospitals drop dramatically when no-one is watching, according to a new UNSW study.
1 in 5 Australians chemically sensitive
10 July, 2018Common chemicals are causing many Australians to develop debilitating sensitivities.
'Bad' antibodies leading to sepsis
06 July, 2018Removing inhibitory antibodies from plasma has resulted in immediate health improvement for some sepsis patients, and offers an alternative sepsis treatment.
Spirax Sarco Australian Healthcare Clean Steam Generator
01 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Spirax Sarco Pty LtdThe Spirax Sarco Australian Healthcare Clean Steam Generator (AH-CSG) unit provides clean steam to meet the requirements of AS/NZS 4187:2014.
MATOS PLUS Pharmacy Refrigerator Range
01 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Rollex MedicalThe MATOS PLUS range of refrigerators features an aluminium interior and the latest technology in controllers and compressors for accurate temperature stability.
Marriage wards off heart disease
29 June, 2018Marriage may protect against the development of heart disease/stroke, as well as influence who is more likely to die of it.
Toothpaste, handwash linked to antibiotic resistance
28 June, 2018A UQ study finds strong evidence that the triclosan, used in personal care products, is accelerating the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Seven signs of drug and alcohol dependence
27 June, 2018With the number of drug-related deaths reaching an all-time high among men, identifying signs of dependence and facilitating treatment is essential.
