Parkinson's now diagnosed before symptoms appear
09 September, 2017A new Australian tool offers hope to Parkinson's sufferers globally.
Response to public health warnings key to preventing epidemics
07 September, 2017 by Dr Katherine Faull*We should remain aware and vigilant in our behaviours and responses to public health warnings and guidelines.
Heart attack evaluations reducing testing, costs
06 September, 2017Emergency departments and patients alike have benefited from processes introduced in recent years.
Deadly peanut allergy cure on horizon
05 September, 2017Clinical trials conducted four years ago are having long-lasting effects, showing huge promise for a cure.
+ve or -ve attitude affects illness recovery
04 September, 2017People with -ve thoughts about their chronic illness are less likely to recover.
Early pregnancy weight gain linked to childhood obesity
02 September, 2017Infants born to mothers who gained higher than recommended weight levels in the first 24 weeks were 2.5 times more likely to be born large.
Helping GPs manage domestic violence
30 August, 2017GPs may not have the confidence to detect and manage domestic violence.
Managing influenza outbreaks in aged-care facilities
29 August, 2017 by Leng Boonwaat*A guide to protecting vulnerable residents from the flu.
How ready are you for mandatory respiratory protection?
28 August, 2017 by Cathryn MurphyThe ways infectious diseases are spread are complex and some infection control experts are questioning the current paradigm that dictates the selection of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Genetics is the key to solving clinical depression
28 August, 2017Scientists are seeking 10,000 Australian volunteers to complete the world's largest genetics of depression study.
Probiotics formula reduces risk of sepsis in infants
25 August, 2017The discovery is good news for the developing world where 1 million babies die annually from sepsis.
Support for rural mums encourages breastfeeding
24 August, 2017Australian researchers have found that mums in rural areas of Western Australia who had access to professional advice and support were more likely to breastfeed for longer.
Saliva test key to fast Zika diagnosis
24 August, 2017The discovery will speed up Zika diagnosis and reduce the virus's ability to spread.
Poo transplants better than antibiotics for diarrhoea
23 August, 2017Sometimes the best solution is not always the most attractive one.
More accurate blood pressure measure method
22 August, 2017Let there be light: more accurate blood pressure measure uses light pulses
