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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Chronic IBS pain identified as 'gut itch'
17 October, 2019Flinders University researchers at the South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute have discovered that receptors that cause irritated, itchy skin also exist in the human gut.
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.
A Day in the Life of a LifeFlight Critical Care Doctor
16 October, 2019A Day in the Life of RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Critical Care Doctor Ola Sorensen.
Victorian adolescents can now access vaccination by pharmacists
15 October, 2019The Victorian Government is lowering the minimum vaccination age from 16 years to 10 years for pharmacist vaccination in readiness for the 2020 influenza season.
Celebrating Australia's pharmacy technicians
15 October, 2019On National Pharmacy Technician Day, the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has released a video to celebrate and honour Australia's pharmacy technicians.
PBAC recommends a strong remedy for antibiotic resistance
15 October, 2019 by Amy SarcevicRepeat antibiotic prescriptions are often unnecessary, do more harm than good and should be restricted, according to new recommendations by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee.
