Ageing in pain
14 November, 2019 by Carol Bennett, CEO, PainaustraliaHow do we best respond to the pain experienced by some of the most frail and vulnerable people in our communities?
Brain scanning on the move, bike helmet style
14 November, 2019A wearable bike helmet-style brain scanner — which allows natural movement during scanning — has been used in a UK study to measure brain activity in young children.
Copper beds assist infection control
13 November, 2019A study has found that intensive care unit (ICU) copper hospital beds harbour 95% fewer bacteria than conventional hospital beds, asssisting with infection control.
Global warming's threat to health
11 November, 2019Monash University researchers warn that global warming is likely to increase illnesses caused by undernutrition, due to the effects of heat exposure.
Online resources for early menopause sufferers
11 November, 2019Monash University and RMIT, in collaboration with Healthtalk Australia, have launched an online resource to address the lack of information and awareness of early menopause.
Novel technique for reducing back pain
07 November, 2019Neurosurgeon Dr Marc Coughlan has introduced a minimally invasive endoscopic radiofrequency denervation for the treatment of back pain.
Upping air quality with hydroxyls
05 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Baxx AustraliaHydroxyls can now be reproduced via compact devices that are placed in hospitals and aged-care facilities to rid the air of airborne pathogens.
New Medicare services for complex eating disorders
05 November, 2019Australians with complex eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia will be able to access new services through Medicare from 1 November 2019.
PET scan rebate introduced for breast cancer
05 November, 2019From 1 November 2019, Medicare rebates will be available for positron emission tomography (PET) scans for breast cancer.
The challenge of treating scars
01 November, 2019With a range of different scar types and a variety of repair methods available, the treatment of scarring remains a challenge.
Norovirus — the importance of infection prevention and enhanced cleaning and disinfection
01 November, 2019 by Glenys Harrington, Consultant, Infection Control, Diversey | Supplied by: Diversey Australia Pty LtdCritical to prevention and control of norovirus outbreaks are standard and contact precautions in addition to enhanced cleaning and disinfection.
Yoghurt + high fibre diet = lowered risk of lung cancer
31 October, 2019A study has found that a diet high in fibre and yoghurt is associated with reduced risk of lung cancer.
Medical innovations for 2020
30 October, 2019A list of up-and-coming technologies has been unveiled by the Cleveland Clinic, selected by a panel of Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists.
Antimicrobial use in aged care: the need for action
29 October, 2019 by John Turnidge*The prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in Australian aged-care homes, combined with high levels of inappropriate antibiotic use, support the need for increased action both in activities to improve antimicrobial stewardship and in infection prevention and control.
Blood test allows for rapid TB diagnosis
28 October, 2019Tuberculosis (TB) can now be identified in less than an hour thanks to a new blood test.
