Crystawash wound wash spray
22 May, 2018 | Supplied by: AFT PharmaceuticalsCrystawash wound wash is an isotonic saline spray buffered to return the tissue pH to normal.
Information underload
21 May, 2018 by Dr Holly Seale and Ji Park*Hospitals increasingly rely on their websites to prepare patients for their stay. Some are doing a better job than others, impacting patient outcomes — especially in infection control.
Oral antibiotics increase kidney stones risk
16 May, 2018Researchers have found certain oral antibiotics increase the risk of developing kidney stones, especially in children.
Kyra's legacy
14 May, 2018A decade ago, lymphoma therapies for sick dogs were being trialled to help children with the disease. Now, cancer medication for humans is being successfully adapted to help man's best friend.
Fast food impacts women's fertility
10 May, 2018Women who frequently eat fruit fall pregnant faster than women who consume fast food regularly.
Alarming rise in adolescent mental health crises
09 May, 2018The number of adolescents presenting to emergency wards with mental health crises has increased by over 50% in the past decade.
Using financial penalties to tackle healthcare errors
08 May, 2018 by Professor Ramon Z Shaban*With one in nine hospital patients suffering from a hospital-acquired complication, financial penalties are being increasingly used to motivate hospitals to ensure their risk and safety management systems are foolproof.
In Conversation with Prof. Elizabeth Rakoczy
07 May, 2018 by Laini BennettProfessor Rakoczy has developed an innovative new gene therapy for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). We discuss her research and how she is using modified viruses as a delivery vehicle.
New drug tames violent patients
03 May, 2018Queensland paramedics have introduced a drug that is sedating violent patients 70% faster.
Caffeine in womb linked to childhood weight gain
02 May, 2018Research suggests mums-to-be should cut out caffeine altogether.
Alcohol intake linked to PMS symptoms
30 April, 2018Does alcohol contribute to PMS, or does PMS drive women to alcohol? Researchers have found the surprising answer.
Children give endurance athletes a run for their money
27 April, 2018Ever wondered how children have the energy to run around all day? Researchers have the answer.
Australia tops world for avoidable sports injuries
26 April, 2018Despite being largely preventable, Australia has the world's worst rate of ACL injuries and reconstructions.
Kids see 800 junk food ads per year
20 April, 2018With diet-related problems the leading cause of disease in Australia, new research into junk food ads seen by kids is alarming.
Charity goes high tech to help mental health sufferers
16 April, 2018 by Linda Currey Post | Supplied by: Oracle Corporation AustraliaUK-based charity Turning Point has one goal: to save lives. It is leveraging technology-led innovation to do so.
