Clinical Services

Early-stage breast cancer survival rates improve significantly: study

14 June, 2023

Most women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer today can expect to become long-term cancer survivors, according to recent research.


Common diabetes drug might reduce long COVID risk: study

09 June, 2023

A new study has found that taking a common diabetes medication after testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 reduces risk of developing long COVID by 40%.


Research uncovers neurological impact of COVID-19

09 June, 2023

A new study could explain the chronic neurological symptoms experienced by some COVID patients long after initial infection.


Breastfeeding aversion response: need to improve understanding, awareness

07 June, 2023

More than 95% of Australian women encountered additional breastfeeding challenges such as sore nipples, insufficient or excessive milk supply, and poor latch.


Prostate cancer: personalised screening may improve detection accuracy

05 June, 2023

The accuracy of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening can be improved by accounting for genetic factors that cause changes in PSA levels that are not associated with cancer, according to a multi-centre study led by UC San Francisco and Stanford University.


Test for sepsis bacteria's antibiotic resistance

02 June, 2023

Researchers have developed a test to reveal a pathogen's resistance to antibiotics using a magnetic field and chemiluminescence.


Getinge Maquet Yuno II Operating Table

01 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Getinge Australia Pty Ltd

The Maquet Yuno II operating table is suitable for orthopaedic, traumatology and neurology procedures.


Camfil CC6000 air cleaner

01 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty Limited

The Camfil CC6000 air cleaner is designed to purify air in large spaces and includes certified HEPA and carbon filters.


Whiteley V-Wipes Instrument Grade Disinfectant

01 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Whiteley

Whiteley's surface cleaning and disinfection products can help keep healthcare and aged-care facilities clean and free of bacterial contamination.


Vic to roll out 12-month pharmacy pilot

31 May, 2023

The Victorian Government is expanding the role of community pharmacists as part of a new 12-month pilot.


Patients skip medical care, scripts due to cost concerns: report

31 May, 2023

The Australian Healthcare Index June 2023 report found a continuing decline in satisfaction with Australia's health system as it continues to be under strain.


Could botox save lives?

29 May, 2023

A discovery on how botox enters brain cells could assist in development of treatments for a rare but potentially fatal bacterial infection, botulism.


Are EDs unsafe? Survey says 'yes'

26 May, 2023

Emergency departments are currently unsafe places for both professionals and patients, according to a survey.


Protecting neonatal babies from harmful gut bacteria

26 May, 2023

Researchers from the Quadram Institute and University of East Anglia have identified what makes some strains of gut bacteria life-threatening in pre-term babies.


Induced labour at 39 weeks could lead to better outcomes

23 May, 2023

A new study of 1.6 million women has found elective induction of labour at 39 weeks' gestation is associated with a 37% decreased risk of perineal injury.


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