Medical marijuana may not be safe for epilepsy
16 August, 2017Researchers testing medical marijuana on epilepsy have found it can adversely interact with antiepileptic drugs.
New gold standard for invasive fungal infections
15 August, 2017Countless patients suffering from invasive fungal infections will benefit from new diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
A Day in the Life: Jason Seet, Infectious Diseases/Critical Care Pharmacist
14 August, 2017A day in the life of Jason Seet, an Infectious Diseases/Critical Care Pharmacist at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth, WA.
Aspirin may greatly reduce risk of cancer
14 August, 2017Many clinical trials are finding that aspirin can slow or prevent cancer.
'Origami organs': new regenerative flexible biomaterials
11 August, 2017These new biomaterials may help young cancer patients and aid in wound healing.
New drug could supercharge breast cancer treatment
09 August, 2017This is the first time in 30 years that a substantial breakthrough has been made in triple negative cancer treatment.
Immunisation during pregnancy outweighs risks
08 August, 2017Health practitioners should encourage pregnant women to update relevant vaccines.
Common steroid for kidney disease linked to infection risk
04 August, 2017A steroid treatment for a common kidney condition has been linked to serious side effects.
Prima non nocere — new strategies are needed to eliminate preventable healthcare-associated infections
04 August, 2017 by Professor Lyn Gilbert*It is estimated that 5–10% of hospital inpatients develop healthcare-associated infections (HAI), many of which are preventable.
Ketamine for depression: long-term use concerns
03 August, 2017Ketamine is increasingly being used off-label to treat depression, but the long-term effects have not been examined.
Federal govt commits to real-time monitoring of prescriptions
03 August, 2017$16m invested for the national rollout of real-time prescription monitoring to prevent misuse and loss of life.
Monitoring steam sterilisation processes in hospitals
02 August, 2017 by René Vis*Steam sterilisation is the method of choice for the sanitising of medical devices within a hospital setting.
Aussie-invented bone 'glue' could halve patient recovery times
01 August, 2017An Australian biotech company has created a bone graft substitute that can be applied in liquid form — a first of its kind.
Improving infection prevention practices through consultation
01 August, 2017We speak with Dr Deverick Anderson about his role at the US-based Duke Infection Control Outreach Network (DICON) and the importance of collaborative research between clinicians.
