Ansell Microflex 93-833 certified ergonomic gloves
28 February, 2018 | Supplied by: AnsellThe Microflex 93-833 with ERGOFORM is a certified ergonomic nitrile glove designed to reduce hand fatigue and muscle exertion associated with carpel tunnel syndrome.
30% of emergency patient cannulas unnecessary
27 February, 2018Following research into cannula use in emergency departments, a new program being adopted by hospitals could save the nation's healthcare system $13 million annually.
Essential expertise: pharmacists stepping up
27 February, 2018 by Kristin Michaels*Hospital pharmacists are committed to supporting sustainability.
1 in 10 people suffer infection after gastrointestinal surgery
21 February, 2018The global study also found that more than 1 in 5 surgical site infections were resistant to antibiotics given before surgery to prevent infections.
Enware Type B Handwash Station Kits
20 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty LtdEnware Type B Handwash Station Kits are designed to meet the requirements for healthcare applications.
Sex post-heart attack: it's time to talk
16 February, 2018The Heart Foundation is encouraging health professionals to talk to heart attack survivors about sex and intimacy.
New class of antibiotics found in soil
15 February, 2018Getting your hands dirty takes on new meaning, with scientists turning to soil to fight infections.
Fentanyl linked to amnesia
14 February, 2018Fentanyl — alone, or in combination with stimulants — may put substance users at further risk, whether they take it knowingly or not, by causing amnesia.
TECTA-PDS TECTA B16 Enterococci ENA test
13 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificTECTA-PDS has launched the Enterococci ENA test for the TECTA B16 automated microbial detection solution.
Pregnancy antibiotics use linked to childhood infection
13 February, 2018Children born to mothers who took antibiotics while pregnant have up to a 20% increased risk of being hospitalised with infection.
Australia in top 8 countries for cancer survival
07 February, 2018Australia has some of the best cancer-survival rates in the world, a tribute to our world-class research and treatment facilities. But childhood cancers in Australia are costly — in more ways than one.
1 in 4 joint replacement surgeries unnecessary
07 February, 2018A new report investigating hip and knee joint replacement surgeries in Victoria finds that many patients could be successfully treated without surgery, with massive savings to healthcare and welfare systems.
Healthcare without bounds: diagnostic innovations and seamless care
07 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Philips Electronics AustraliaWithin the healthcare system, there seems to be barriers to providing patients with personalised, effective care.
Mothers of prem babies at risk of heart disease death
02 February, 2018A major study has revealed that women who give birth prematurely have double the risk of dying from heart disease later in life, and recommends that obstetric history be considered during cardiovascular assessments.
New blood test diagnoses Alzheimer's
01 February, 2018Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict Alzheimer's with 90% accuracy, years before symptoms appear.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
