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A range of coping strategies needed for Emergency Department staff
Date of Posting: 30-11-2017
Workplace stress amongst hospital emergency department staff is prevalent despite the working environment being generally perceived positively amongst nursing and medical staff who use a range of coping strategies. These are some of the outcomes Read More...
Patient education platform GoShare rolls out across Western Sydney
Date of Posting: 30-11-2017
WentWest and Western Sydney Local Health District have signed with patient education specialists Healthily for a region-wide rollout of their digital patient education platform GoShare Healthcare. Under the agreement, all healthcare prof Read More...
Research recommends home HIV tests in Australia
Date of Posting: 30-11-2017
Home-testing kits for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) should be approved for use across the country to address the increase in cases among those born in sub-Saharan Africa and South East Asia, new research led by Curtin University has found. Th Read More...
TGA undertakes regulatory actions after review into urogynaecological surgical mesh implants
Date of Posting: 30-11-2017
Australia’s medicine and medical devices regulator, the TGA, has decided to remove a number of mesh products whose sole use is the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse via transvaginal implantation from the Australian Register of Therapeutic Good Read More...
Mental health apps will be trialled by Australian teenagers
Date of Posting: 29-11-2017
A landmark teen depression study announced by the federal government will put smartphones to the test. Mental health apps will be trialled by thousands of Australian teenagers to test their effectiveness in preventing depression.[subscribe] The Read More...
Rural Health Workforce scholarship program deadline approaches
Last Updated: 28-11-2017
The Rural Workforce Agency Network has announced the launch of the first national call for applications for the Health Workforce Scholarship Program, which supports postgraduate scholarships or bursaries for health professionals pursuing career devel Read More...
Mental health campaign for men in WA
Date of Posting: 28-11-2017
West Australian men are being encouraged to reach out for help with their mental health in a campaign by the McGowan government. Men in Western Australia are the target of a state government campaign to reduce the stigma of seeking help for their Read More...
Researchers may have found a new drug target for endometrial cancer
Date of Posting: 27-11-2017
Researchers may have found a new drug target for endometrial cancer, after the discovery of a protein released by fat cells that drives growth of the disease. Australian researchers have for the first time uncovered a reason to explain why there i Read More...
Conference provides vision for the future in nursing and midwifery education
Date of Posting: 27-11-2017
Nursing and midwifery educators are in a changing world that challenges us to keep our knowledge current and to develop engaging, relevant content and teaching strategies. It is our vision, leadership, and guidance that will shape the worlds of st Read More...
Reducing hospitalisations in residential aged care
Date of Posting: 27-11-2017
The population is ageing and efforts are underway around the world to ensure healthcare systems are equipped to keep up with healthcare demand.One important solution to overcome the growing pressure on hospitals is to reduce the number of emergency t Read More...
Hypnosis and cognitive behavioural therapy are effective menopause treatments
Date of Posting: 24-11-2017
A research review has found hypnosis and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are effective menopause treatments, particularly for managing hot flushes. Women can manage their menopausal symptoms without the use of hormones but not all alternative Read More...
A link between sport-related concussion and depression in elite athletes
Date of Posting: 23-11-2017
A review of all the evidence has established a link between sport-related concussion and depression in American elite athletes. Researchers have established a link between sport-related concussion and depression in elite athletes, leading to calls Read More...
Lung disease has re-emerged in Australia
Date of Posting: 23-11-2017
Thoracic health experts are calling for urgent action to protect young tradesmen from developing silicosis, a lung disease that has re-emerged in Australia. Young tradesman frequently exposed to dusts generated from stone products, commonly used i Read More...
Energy drinks linked to dental problems
Date of Posting: 23-11-2017
A study of more than 3500 teens has found those who drank one cup of energy or sport drinks per day were five times more likely to have dental problems. Energy and diet drinks are more strongly associated to dental problems than traditional soft d Read More...
A compound found in cinnamon could be used as a tool to reduce obesity
Date of Posting: 22-11-2017
Researchers at the University of Michigan believe a compound found in cinnamon could be used as a tool to reduce obesity. Cinnamon may protect against obesity because it causes fat cells to burn energy rather than store fat, US scientists have dem Read More...
Walking an extra 15 minutes a day significantly reduce the risk of disease
Date of Posting: 22-11-2017
A new report shows that walking just an extra 15 minutes a day could significantly reduce the risk of disease. Australians have been warned against underestimating the impact of inactivity on their health, with a new report showing walking just an Read More...
Cancer biomarker tests should be prioritized
Date of Posting: 21-11-2017
A new report warns Australia lags behind access to life-saving medicines for cancer types that have been matched to a biomarker. Fast-tracking biomarker tests for the most common and deadliest types of cancer must be a priority for governments and Read More...
PTSD may be going undiagnosed in cancer survivors
Date of Posting: 21-11-2017
A Malaysian researcher has raised concern PTSD may be going undiagnosed in cancer survivors. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in cancer patients may be much higher than previously thought, research suggests.[subscribe] A Malaysian study of Read More...
Cardiac surgeons can safely use significantly less blood in heart operations
Date of Posting: 20-11-2017
Researchers have shown cardiac surgeons can save a significant amount of precious donated blood and still safely perform life-saving heart surgery. A major international study has found cardiac surgeons can safely use significantly less blood in h Read More...
Griffith trials live webinars to improve understanding of sexuality for people with dementia
Date of Posting: 17-11-2017
Griffith University has trialled a new webinar program, designed to increase awareness and understanding of the sexual desires of people with dementia, among aged care workers and other health professionals. The study was developed by Dr Cindy Jon Read More...
Frozen blood for Defence Force to use in war zones
Last Updated: 17-11-2017
New technology has been unveiled at the Australian Red Cross Blood Service that will send frozen blood to the front line to save lives. Australians rolling up their sleeves to donate blood could soon be helping to save the life of a soldier on an Read More...
Australian women have been warned against eating their own placenta
Date of Posting: 16-11-2017
A Melbourne reproductive biologist has warned women against eating their own placenta, saying their is no evidence to suggest it has health benefits or is safe. Australian women have been warned against eating their own placenta following the birt Read More...
Study shows salty diet kills good gut bacteria
Date of Posting: 16-11-2017
Research has found a high-salt diet reduced levels of Lactobacillus bacteria in mice and increased production of immune cells linked to high blood pressure. Excessive salt intake wipes out levels of good bacteria in the gut and this can cause bloo Read More...
AI is being used to empower the blind
Date of Posting: 16-11-2017
Vision impaired Australians now have access to a free app that narrates the world around them in real time using artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is being used to empower the blind, with Microsoft launching a free app that narrates Read More...
A strong link between oral sex behaviours and throat cancer
Date of Posting: 15-11-2017
New research has found a strong association between oral sex behaviours and HPV-positive head and neck cancers in Australian patients. A strong link between multiple oral sex partners and a higher risk of HPV-related head and neck cancers and has Read More...
Refugees and asylum seekers must receive quality health care
Date of Posting: 15-11-2017
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has called on the Australian Government to ensure every person seeking asylum in this country has access to quality holistic health care. “Nurses work tirelessly to care for those in our community and Read More...
Course provides better understanding of domestic and family violence
Date of Posting: 15-11-2017
Domestic and family violence is an issue that impacts on every part of our community. That’s according to CQUniversity Graduate Diploma of Domestic and Family Violence Practice (DFVP) student Leanne Rutherford.[subscribe] “Domestic Read More...
Hope for breast and gastric cancer patients
Date of Posting: 15-11-2017
A vaccine to help fight types of breast and gastric cancer is being developed by Melbourne-based biopharmaceutical company Imugene. Australian researchers are working on a revolutionary vaccine to help people in their fight against breast and gast Read More...
Experts say immunotherapy deserves cautious optimism
Date of Posting: 14-11-2017
Immunotherapy is on the lips of health professionals at the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia's Annual Scientific Meeting in Sydney. Immunotherapy is set to transform the landscape of how cancer is treated in the next five to 10 years how Read More...
Researchers have discovered a molecule that could be used to treat sepsis
Date of Posting: 14-11-2017
Gold Coast researchers hope their discovery could soon lead to a new drug to treat sepsis and save millions of lives. Australian researchers have discovered a molecule that could be used to treat sepsis, potentially saving millions of lives each y Read More...
A new app has been launched to help people protect their skin from sunburn
Date of Posting: 14-11-2017
A new app that makes UV rays visible to the human eye has been launched to help people protect their skin from sunburn this summer. UV radiation is the major cause of skin cancer but many of us rely on heat and humidity as a guide to sun protectio Read More...
Time for costly medicine monopolies to go from TPP trade talks
Last Updated: 13-11-2017
Negotiators from 11 countries have been racing to resurrect the near-dead Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit this weekend. The latest plan to get the controversial trade deal up Read More...
Aboriginal Australians with kidney disease calls for access to life-saving treatment
Date of Posting: 13-11-2017
Remote Aboriginal Australians with kidney disease have described being lonely, homeless and desperate while having to leave country for life-saving treatment. Remote Aboriginal Australians with kidney disease have demanded equitable access to life Read More...
New hope for diagnosing lung cancer sooner
Date of Posting: 13-11-2017
A trial shows smokers who receive a one-on-one consultation about the symptoms of lung cancer are more likely to be diagnosed with the disease sooner. A new initiative is successfully encouraging those at higher risk of lung cancer to act sooner w Read More...
No more pain meds for lower back pain
Date of Posting: 13-11-2017
A review shows the modern day management of lower back pain does not involve strong prescription medication but physiotherapy and exercise. Patients with lower back pain shouldn't expect to receive prescription medication from their family doc Read More...
Calls for 'added sugar' labelling on food packaging
Date of Posting: 10-11-2017
There is renewed pressure for reform of current food labelling to include 'added sugar' to packaging. Health ministers' phones are expected to start ringing as consumers voice their support for 'added sugar' labelling on food p Read More...
Strength training can have unique health benefits, and it doesn't have to happen in a gym
Last Updated: 10-11-2017
Emmanuel Stamatakis, University of Sydney Most of us probably know exercising is associated with a smaller risk of premature death, but a new study has found that doesn’t have to happen in a CrossFit box, a ninja warrior studio, or ev Read More...
How to avoid, recognize and treat concussion in sports
Last Updated: 10-11-2017
Kathryn Schneider, University of Calgary Recognize, remove, rest and recover before returning to sport. Those are key points about sport-related concussion stated in the 5th International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport. Read More...
Study shows professional development belongs in the clinic
Last Updated: 10-11-2017
The national Australian Physiotherapy Association conference was held in Sydney on 19-21 October, and we had the opportunity to catch up with Christine Frith, Senior Clinician Physiotherapy and Lead Clinical Educator, St Vincent’s Hospital Melb Read More...
Late night food consumption leads to a spike in blood fat levels
Date of Posting: 10-11-2017
The timing of when people eat could have an impact on health, with an animal study showing late night food consumption leads to a spike in blood fat levels. Eating late at night could predispose a person to diabetes and heart disease, a study sugg Read More...
