"Spending more time whizzing than watching?"
19 June, 2017Prostate health campaign urges men who 'disappear' to consult doctor
Study: Caesarean patients sent home with more narcotic pain medications than needed
15 June, 2017 by Nancy HumphreyMost women who undergo a caesarean childbirth are prescribed more opioid (narcotic) pain medications than needed upon release from the hospital.
Paediatric protocol reduces missed sepsis diagnoses
14 June, 2017US researchers have developed an electronic sepsis alert, using a combination of vital signs, risk factors and physician judgement, to identify children in a paediatric emergency department with severe sepsis.
A touchy subject — preterm babies' brains respond to contact
13 June, 2017New parents are encouraged to take heart: their touch matters more than they may realise.
Time saved is brain saved
12 June, 2017 by Corin KellyRapid access to stroke treatment made possible through the Victorian Stroke Telemedicine (VST) Program and Australia's first ever dedicated stroke ambulance.
A better way to use steam sterilisers — saving money and water
05 June, 2017 by Forbes McGainThe way we are currently using steam sterilisers means re-usable and single-use items leave a similar footprint. Here's how we change that.
Ketamine doesn't reduce delirium or pain after surgery, researchers claim
02 June, 2017US anaesthesiologists have questioned the efficacy of ketamine use during surgery, stating the drug does not reduce pain during recovery or alleviate delirium as previously claimed.
GAMA Healthcare acquires Australian distributor AMCLA
23 May, 2017 | Supplied by: GAMA HealthcareGAMA Healthcare, a UK manufacturer of infection prevention products, has acquired the Clinell division of its Australian distributor, AMCLA.
Warning: Respiratory infections can trigger a heart attack
22 May, 2017The risk of having a heart attack is 17 times higher in the seven days following a respiratory infection, researchers from the University of Sydney have found.
Carbon ion therapy under consideration for cancer treatment
19 May, 2017Australian and Japanese researchers have been investigating carbon ion therapy, an advanced form of cancer treatment being proposed for introduction in Australia.
More Australians going private in hospitals — but what's the effect on waiting times?
18 May, 2017A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that more patients are using private health insurance in hospitals, with private patients apparently receiving shorter waiting times for elective surgery.
ACIPC showcases global innovations in infection prevention and control
17 May, 2017The 5th Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) International Conference, Australasia's flagship educational event for infection prevention and control (ICP) professionals, was held at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, from 21–23 November 2016. The conference attracted over 580 delegates from both Australia and 14 overseas countries.
Doctor bias may lead to low-value interventions
17 May, 2017Doctors should be aware that psychological factors could lead them to suggest medical interventions of little or no value to patients, according to a review on clinical decision-making published in the Medical Journal of Australia.
Robotics lead the way in radical prostate surgery
17 May, 2017 by Dr Greg Malone*Robotically assisted radical prostatectomy is now the most common form of radical prostate surgery undertaken in Australia.
Australians urged to 'know pneumonia' to curb infection rates
16 May, 2017As part of Know Pneumonia Day (16 May), Lung Foundation Australia has released a dataset revealing that Australians are failing to be persuaded of the seriousness of pneumococcal pneumonia infection.
