Antibiotic use in Australian infants 150% higher than UK, other countries
28 July, 2017Infants are being unncessarily treated with antibiotics for viral infections, increasing the risk of antimicrobial resistance.
Starting IVF younger significantly increases pregnancy success rates
26 July, 2017Women who commence assisted reproductive technology before age 30 have a much higher chance of success.
Tiny stent implants helping glaucoma patients
25 July, 2017The width of a human hair, these stents are providing a safe alternative to traditional glaucoma treatments.
Novel way of treating viral disease discovered
18 July, 2017 by Adam FloranceResearchers have discovered a novel new way of treating viral diseases including HIV, dengue, rhinovirus and influenza.
The true value of care
17 July, 2017 by Corin KellyProfessor Allan Fels, Chairman of the National Mental Health Commission, launched 'The Economic Value of Informal Mental Health Caring in Australia Report'1 (Carer’s Report) at Parliament House in Canberra earlier this year. This is the first time an attempt has been made to put a 'value' on informal caring for those with mental illness.
One twin smaller than the other? The answer may lie in the placenta
17 July, 2017Slow-moving oxygen from mother to baby across the placenta may contribute to newborns being smaller.
First results of an electrochemical water management system in Australia
14 July, 2017 by Sergio Ferro, Tony Amorico and Erica DonnerThis article reports on a successful Legionella risk mitigation in an Australian healthcare facility following the installation and optimisation of an on-site electrochemical water disinfection system (Ecas4 technology).
Sugar intake during pregnancy linked to childhood allergy, asthma
14 July, 2017A new study has found that high intake of sugar during pregnancy may increase the risk of allergy and allergic asthma in children.
Vaccine holds hope for protection against gonorrhoea
13 July, 2017The meningococcal group B vaccine appears to reduce one's chances of contracting gonorrhoea.
Dementia detection, diagnosis aided by pressure-sore skin test
12 July, 2017 by Judy Siegel-ItzkovichChanges in the skin tissue of dementia patients make them more vulnerable to the development of pressure ulcers.
Aussie GPs greatly overprescribing antibiotics for ARIs
11 July, 2017Antibiotics for throat and lung infections are being prescribed at rates four to nine times higher than recommended, impacting antimicrobial resistance.
Some acid reflux drugs raise death risk 25%
11 July, 2017It may be time to restrict the use of widely available proton pump inhibitors, researchers say.
Global database matches patients to clinical trials
10 July, 2017Patients could benefit from access to developing technology and increased speed to market of life-saving medications.
Health Care Homes trial starting October
10 July, 2017Patients with chronic health concerns will benefit from a coordinated approach to their care, with trials starting soon.
Skin cancer prevention is the best (and cheapest) medicine
06 July, 2017Skin cancer treatment costs 30 times more than prevention.
