Love it or lose it
15 May, 2019 by Kristin Michaels*Lessons from a complicated history of hospital PBS funding.
Chemo demand to increase 50% by 2040
14 May, 2019The need for chemotherapy will increase dramatically by 2040, as will the need for more practising cancer physicians.
Aussie doctors overprescribing flu antivirals
10 May, 2019Australian doctors are prescribing antivirals for people with the flu who may not benefit, increasing the risk of side effects and AMR.
New antibiotic resistance report identifies ongoing threat
09 May, 2019The new AURA report has found that antimicrobial resistance shows little sign of abating, with some bacteria now resistant to last-resort treatments.
New stroke treatment results in full recovery
08 May, 2019Researchers have found that by doubling the length of time that clot-busing drugs are used after a stroke, more patients make a full recovery.
1 in 2 Crohn's patients psychologically distressed
06 May, 2019New research has found that only 16% of Crohn's patients are asked about their mental health by their doctor. This needs to change.
Atrial fibrillation is the new epidemic
03 May, 2019Atrial fibrillation has overtaken heart attack and heart failure as the major cause of cardiovascular hospitalisation.
Skipping meals increases risk for heart attack survivors
26 April, 2019Heart attack survivors who skip breakfast or eat dinner close to bedtime are four to five times more likely to die, have another heart attack or have angina.
<40% of pregnant women getting flu vax
25 April, 2019Women born overseas, those who smoke during pregnancy and those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are the least likely to be vaccinated when pregnant.
New epileptic seizure treatment for kids to impact globally
24 April, 2019A new treatment for severe epileptic seizures in children will halve the number of kids being ventilated and sent to intensive care.
Inflammation impacting brain function in schizophrenia
19 April, 2019A new study has found that the overproduction of kynurenic acid in schizophrenia patients could be detrimental to brain function.
Statins ineffective for 50% of high cholesterol patients
17 April, 2019A new study has found that half of patients on statins have still not achieved healthy cholesterol within two years, suggesting a need for personalised care.
Diabetes and dental care — What can you do?
15 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Malo ClinicsDiabetes and dental health problems can be managed in more ways than you might imagine, even while at home.
Aged-care facilities not meeting flu vax recommendations
12 April, 2019Many aged-care facilities are taking over a week to provide antivirals to elderly residents after a flu breakout, well over the 24-hour recommendation.
Suicide rates after hospital dismissal down 50%
11 April, 2019In the past 20 years, the suicide rate for people discharged from hospital after presenting with suicidal thoughts or behaviours has dropped 50%.
