Is fluoride exposure in pregnancy linked to child neurobehaviour?
23 May, 2024A new study has found a link between fluoride intake during pregnancy and neurobehavioural problems among children living in an area with fluoridated water.
Traumatic injury behind majority of LSD, psilocybin-related deaths
22 May, 2024While rare, deaths related to LSD or psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms, were primarily due to traumatic injury.
Ecolab Skinman Soft Protect hand rub
22 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Ecolab Pty LtdSkinman Soft Protect is Ecolab's broad spectrum alcohol surgical and hygienic hand rub for use in clinical settings.
New network to link cancer services across Australia
22 May, 2024Launched at the Innovations Showcase event hosted by Cancer Australia in Sydney, the network will link cancer services across the country.
WHO updates drug-resistant priority pathogens list
20 May, 2024The updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024 features 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high and medium categories for prioritisation.
Heart failure device could prevent hospitalisation
14 May, 2024The device may be able to detect signs of fluid overload and could be used to monitor patients with heart failure.
SJG Bendigo Hospital expands cardiac care service
13 May, 2024The service has six cardiologists rostered onsite to provide diagnosis and treatment as part of the service.
Midwifery Group Practice model highly valued in rural areas: report
10 May, 2024A recent report has shown the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) model is highly valued by women in rural Australia.
WHO releases guidelines for catheter-related infections
10 May, 2024Poor practices in the insertion, maintenance and removal of these catheters carry a high risk of introducing germs directly into the bloodstream.
New online resource for eating disorders related to menopause
08 May, 2024The resource aims to help women navigate eating disorders during perimenopause and menopause, when symptoms can become both distressing and hard to tell apart.
Mölnlycke BARRIER Universal ISCC single-use surgical drapes
06 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Molnlycke Health CareThe Mölnlycke BARRIER Universal ISCC* drapes and sets offer flexible surgical draping solutions that can be combined to meet most surgical needs.
Task Medical fenestrated drape
06 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Constar Pty LtdThe Task Medical fenestrated drape from Constar is suitable for surgical and therapeutic procedures and to help protect patients and medical staff from bacterial transfer.
Mindray V9 operating table
06 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Hospital Products AustraliaThe Mindray V9 operating table is designed to adapt to all specialties and procedures and provide the highest level of surgical positioning and access.
Fiona Stanley Hospital, ECU team up to reduce ICU noise
03 May, 2024Fiona Stanley Hospital is working with Edith Cowan University on improving acoustic design with an aim to decrease noise levels in ICUs.
US case highlights dangers of fentanyl inhalation
01 May, 2024The lead author of the study said it should be taken as a warning about the danger of a substance that is cheap, readily available and 50 times more potent than heroin.
