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.
Understanding impulse control behaviours in Parkinson's disease
28 October, 2019Researchers have discovered how medications for Parkinson's disease cause some patients to develop addictive behaviours such as problem gambling, binge eating, hypersexuality and excessive shopping.
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.
Safe from superbugs
25 October, 2019 by Jacqui JonesScience, defence and pharmaceutical organisations are partnering in the war on superbugs.
Stress disorders increase infection risk
24 October, 2019A Swedish observational study has found that PTSD and other stress-related disorders are associated with a subsequent risk of life-threatening infections such as meningitis and sepsis.
Researchers develop early warning system for pre-eclampsia
24 October, 2019Researchers at Edith Cowan University have developed a simple, low-cost test for predicting pre-eclampsia.
E-scooter injuries drive up Auckland hospital costs
22 October, 2019 by Jane AllmanA University of Auckland study has discovered that injuries from electric scooters (e-scooters) in the Auckland region have cost the health system more than NZ$1 million in less than one year.
A hand in infection control
22 October, 2019 by Alan Stocker*Automated systems can help minimise cross-contamination in hospitals and aged-care facilities.
Australian wins 2019 Best Basic Science Award for embryo work
21 October, 2019An Australian pilot study investigating the role of antioxidants in early embryo development has won the 2019 Best Basic Science Award.
Leading role for nurses in antimicrobial stewardship
21 October, 2019 by Fiona GottersonReflecting on nurses' leadership role in antimicrobial stewardship: what does it look like, how does it work?
Swim for Starlight
18 October, 20192020's Starlight Super Swim is encouraging Australians to make a positive splash to help the Starlight Children's Foundation brighten the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children.
Investing in hospital cleaning for infection prevention
18 October, 2019 by Dr Nicole White*, Alison Farrington** and Professor Brett Mitchell***Environmental cleaning plays an important role in preventing healthcare-associated infections and, in turn, delivers cost savings for hospitals.
Be breast aware this October
17 October, 2019This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the youngest Australian to be diagnosed with breast cancer is urging all women to be 'breast aware'.
Nanomesh a step forward in fight against antibiotic resistance
17 October, 2019Researchers have developed a nanomesh capable of delivering drug treatments, which could provide a major step forward in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
The path to pharmacist prescribing
17 October, 2019 by Jane AllmanThe Pharmacy Board of Australia has concluded that pharmacist prescribing as part of a collaborative healthcare team is viable.
