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.
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.
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.
RACGP welcomes changes to vaccine rollout
03 August, 2021Changes to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout have been welcomed by The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Genomics: a new frontier in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases
03 August, 2021 by Matt Keon, CEO and Co-Founder of GenieUsGenomic medicine has the potential to make diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases more efficient and effective, supporting new therapeutic options.
Race to 80%: Australia's ticket to opening up, says report
02 August, 2021Australia can safely begin to 'live with COVID' when 80% of the population is vaccinated.
Scalp cooling lets 1 in 2 women keep hair during chemo
22 July, 2021Cancer experts are calling for greater access to advanced scalp-cooling technology for women undergoing chemotherapy in a bid to reduce the impact of treatment-related hair loss.
Sydney-developed COVID-19 nasal spray seeks trial participants
22 July, 2021ENA Respiratory is seeking 100 healthy Sydneysiders to participate in a phase I study of its anti-COVID-19 nasal spray.
Speed up pharmacy vaccine rollout to end lockdown, says report
21 July, 2021Accelerating the rollout of vaccines into pharmacies could help Australia reach its vaccination target of 80% up to two months faster than current projections.
Geography determines survival of babies with birth defects
21 July, 2021A global study involving 74 countries has found that the survival rate of babies born with a birth defect is heavily dependent on where the child is born.
Responding to COVID in a midwifery setting in South Australia
19 July, 2021 by Julie Tucker*Midwife Julie Tucker, from Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide, provides a snapshot of changes made to maternity care as a result of COVID-19.
