Diabetes increases cancer risk — especially for women
21 July, 2018Women with diabetes are 27% more likely to develop cancer than their male counterparts.
Australia's 'hidden affliction': chronic wounds
19 July, 2018Health practitioners are being asked to help raise awareness of chronic wounds, especially with at-risk ageing patients.
Melanoma blood test could save thousands
18 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Edith Cowan UniversityA new blood test that can identify melanoma in its early stages could save thousands of lives — and dollars.
Should hand air-dryers be used in a healthcare setting?
12 July, 2018 by Cathryn Murphy*Research suggests that hot air- and jet air-dryers should not be used in a healthcare setting.
When no-one is looking
11 July, 2018Hand hygiene levels in hospitals drop dramatically when no-one is watching, according to a new UNSW study.
1 in 5 Australians chemically sensitive
10 July, 2018Common chemicals are causing many Australians to develop debilitating sensitivities.
'Bad' antibodies leading to sepsis
06 July, 2018Removing inhibitory antibodies from plasma has resulted in immediate health improvement for some sepsis patients, and offers an alternative sepsis treatment.
MATOS PLUS Pharmacy Refrigerator Range
01 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Rollex MedicalThe MATOS PLUS range of refrigerators features an aluminium interior and the latest technology in controllers and compressors for accurate temperature stability.
Spirax Sarco Australian Healthcare Clean Steam Generator
01 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Spirax Sarco Pty LtdThe Spirax Sarco Australian Healthcare Clean Steam Generator (AH-CSG) unit provides clean steam to meet the requirements of AS/NZS 4187:2014.
Marriage wards off heart disease
29 June, 2018Marriage may protect against the development of heart disease/stroke, as well as influence who is more likely to die of it.
Toothpaste, handwash linked to antibiotic resistance
28 June, 2018A UQ study finds strong evidence that the triclosan, used in personal care products, is accelerating the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Seven signs of drug and alcohol dependence
27 June, 2018With the number of drug-related deaths reaching an all-time high among men, identifying signs of dependence and facilitating treatment is essential.
Dr burnout not a 'rite of passage'
22 June, 2018With their mental and physical wellbeing on the line, younger doctors need to be protected from burnout by their more senior colleagues.
Fake orthodontist convicted
21 June, 2018A Victorian man, who pretended to be a dental specialist and performed restricted dental acts, has been convicted and fined $65,000.
Game-changing glove has built-in infection control
15 June, 2018A new type of medical examination glove has built-in antimicrobial technology that is proven to prevent the spread of infection.
