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New 4D CT Scanner the fastest on the Gold Coast
Date of Posting: 01-11-2017
The new CT scanner at Gold Coast Private's imaging provider, Queensland X-Ray (QXR), can perform a CT angiogram in one heartbeat, making it the fastest and most effective scanner on the Coast. The machine performs four-dimensional studies, add Read More...
Lives in danger as sports supplements muscle in on fitness industry
Date of Posting: 01-11-2017
Some sports supplement chains have been promoting social media fitness challenges via ‘influencers’ who have no expertise or qualifications to provide advice. Thousands of people participate in these marketing-driven challenges by usin Read More...
A new high-tech glucose monitoring system approved for kids
Date of Posting: 01-11-2017
A new high-tech glucose monitoring system means child diabetics no longer have to prick their finger for a reading. Young Australians living with type 1 diabetes now have access to a "revolutionary" laser glucose monitoring system that d Read More...
Researchers found a new treatment for pancreatic cancer
Date of Posting: 01-11-2017
Researchers have shown in preclinical models breast cancer drug Palbociclib effectively targets a major subtype of pancreatic cancer. A new "breakthrough" drug approved to treat breast cancer could be used as a powerful weapon against ag Read More...
A Victorian study found children consuming too much salt
Date of Posting: 31-10-2017
A Victorian study of school children has found many are consuming too much salt, putting the health of their heart at risk. There are concerns the common diet of Australian children is setting them up for poor heart health after a study found two Read More...
An international study find genetic links to allergies
Date of Posting: 31-10-2017
A major study, which will be released in Brisbane, has identified genetic risks and links between the three most common allergies: asthma, hay fever and eczema. Genetic risks and links between asthma, hay fever and eczema have been identified in a Read More...
Australian scientists have made a promising MS research discovery
Date of Posting: 31-10-2017
It's hoped the discovery of small yet 'powerful' biomarkers in MS patients will lead to improved treatment. Australian scientists have discovered tiny unique molecules in the blood of Multiple Sclerosis sufferers, a breakthrough that c Read More...
Study measures quality of life impact from palliative care for mesothelioma
Date of Posting: 30-10-2017
Patients diagnosed with a rare and aggressive type of lung cancer called malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) do not have an improved quality of life if offered additional early specialist palliative care support, Curtin University-led research has f Read More...
3D implants set to transform tumour surgery
Date of Posting: 30-10-2017
A major new Australian research project using 3D implants and robotic surgery is set to radically advance the way physicians surgically treat tumours and bone cancer. It is also expected to dramatically improve patient and healthcare outcomes.&nbs Read More...
Most 'staph' infections resistant to antibiotics occur in the community
Date of Posting: 30-10-2017
The proportion of ‘staph’ infections resistant to antibiotics has increased in Australia since 2000 with most cases now occurring in the community rather than in hospitals, a new study led by The Australian National University (ANU) has f Read More...
Health experts calls for new super flu vaccines in Australia
Date of Posting: 30-10-2017
A cheap vaccine has been blamed for the number of Australians succumbing to the flu this winter, with more than double the number of confirmed cases. The federal government's Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy has rejected claims a Read More...
A study has found taste for carbs linked to waist size
Date of Posting: 27-10-2017
A study has found a "taste sensitivity" to complex carbohydrates is linked to larger waist size. How sensitive a person is to the taste of complex carbohydrates could influence the size of their waistline, Australian researchers say.[sub Read More...
Meaningful activities a resounding success in reducing aggressive behaviour
Date of Posting: 27-10-2017
Two Perth based clinicians have demonstrated the usefulness of meaningful activities in reducing aggressive behaviour in an adult involuntary mental health unit. Ms Flora Chong, an occupational therapist, and Ms Kim Yeak, a clinical nurse manager, Read More...
New guidelines to help GPs responsibly prescribe painkilling medications
Date of Posting: 27-10-2017
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has released new guidelines to help GPs responsibly prescribe painkilling medications. Efforts to reduce opioid and other prescription medication-related deaths in Australia have been b Read More...
Australian women suffer iodine deficiency
Date of Posting: 26-10-2017
A study conducted at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research has found 40 per cent of women aged 16 to 45 are deficient in iodine. There are concerns many Australian women still suffer iodine deficiency before pregnancy, especially those who d Read More...
Researchers developed a new HPV test to reduce surgery need
Date of Posting: 26-10-2017
Cancer Council NSW researchers predict a drop in the number of Australian women needing surgery to prevent cervical cancer thanks to a new test. Fewer Australian women are expected to require surgical treatment to prevent cervical cancer after doc Read More...
Australian researchers makes SIDS breakthrough
Date of Posting: 25-10-2017
Babies who die from SIDS are low in a brain chemical that controls heads and neck movement, meaning they can't shift out of dangerous positions. Babies who die of SIDS typically lack a brain chemical that helps control head and neck movement, Read More...
One size fits all? Fetal monitoring options to address diverse patient care needs
Last Updated: 25-10-2017
Moms come in all shapes and sizes. They also come with different fears and anxieties, diverse cultures and experiences, and co-morbidities and risks. All these factors determine the type and level of care needed. Practices have been adjusted and serv Read More...
Young veterans, women less likely to access services
Date of Posting: 24-10-2017
Narrow perceptions of what a veteran should be, and a lack of health professionals with an understanding of the Defence Force, are among barriers in access to veterans’ health services, researchers at the Bolton Clarke Research Institute (BCRI) Read More...
Study has found breastfeeding 'reduces heart disease risk'
Date of Posting: 24-10-2017
Australia's 45 and Up Study has found a significant association between breastfeeding and incidence of cardiovascular disease. Breastfeeding significantly reduces a woman's risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, Australia's largest Read More...
New national asthma organisation set to provide nationwide support for people with asthma
Last Updated: 24-10-2017
Asthma Australia announced today the formation of Asthma Australia Ltd, the new national health charity to better serve the current and future needs of people with asthma and their treating health professionals. Asthma Australia Ltd, is the merger Read More...
Researchers found new clues on breast cancer risk
Date of Posting: 24-10-2017
An international genetic study has given researchers a greater understanding of the inherited causes of breast cancer, they hope will lead to improved screening. A team of international researchers have discovered an additional 72 common genetic v Read More...
New research shows digital age a major glitch for teen sleep
Date of Posting: 23-10-2017
More teens than ever aren't getting enough sleep and experts are urging them to limit their technology use at night. It's the digital age but it may be time for teens to wind back the clock to get the 9.3 hours of shut eye they need every Read More...
Calls for urgent action to help doctors reduce prescribing antibiotics
Date of Posting: 23-10-2017
Without intervention to reduce overprescription of antibiotics by GPs, deaths from currently treatable infections will overtake all cancer deaths by 2050. An estimated 1600 people in Australia die directly from antibiotic resistance every year, le Read More...
Australians confused about the safety of sunscreen
Date of Posting: 20-10-2017
A Cancer Council Australia survey shows there's been an increase is the number of people who no longer feel that sunscreen is safe to use on a daily basis. An increasing number of Australians are confused about the safety of sunscreen, the fin Read More...
Researchers now have a better understanding of the origins of ovarian cancer
Date of Posting: 19-10-2017
Researchers in the US say they now have a better understanding of the origins of ovarian cancer, which they hope will lead to better detection and prevention. Most, and possibly all, ovarian cancers start not in the ovaries but instead the fallopi Read More...
New research shows comfort aids may put older drivers at risk
Date of Posting: 19-10-2017
New research at NeuRA will examine the impact comfort aids have on crash protection of older Australians. There is growing concern comfort accessories and seat modifications, such as pillows, are contributing to the disproportionate numbers of old Read More...
Researchers established a linked between hypertension and valve disorder
Date of Posting: 18-10-2017
For the first time, a strong link has been established between high blood pressure and the most common heart valve disorder in high-income countries. Researchers in the UK have established a strong link between high blood pressure and the most com Read More...
Optometrist launches innovative eye service to transform patient care
Date of Posting: 18-10-2017
Leading optometry practice OCULA has launched a specialist eye service integrating three disciplines of eye care – the first of its kind in New Zealand. The specialist orthoptic service – offered through OCULA’s Queenstown and Wa Read More...
Australian researchers develop a world-first app to test for delirium
Date of Posting: 18-10-2017
A team of Australian researchers has developed a world-first app that will test for delirium in patients being admitted into Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The iPad app will help doctors diagnose delirium faster and more accurately, significantly impro Read More...
Study has found asthmatics relying on quick relief
Date of Posting: 18-10-2017
Just over a third of Australians with asthma are properly using their preventer medication to control their condition, a survey has found. Thousands of Australians with asthma are relying too much on reliever puffers as a quick fix for their wheez Read More...
New facial recognition technology helps determine dementia pain
Date of Posting: 18-10-2017
Facial recognition technology developed in Australia will help carers manage the pain of dementia patients who struggle to communicate. New facial recognition technology developed in Australia will help medical staff manage the pain of dementia pa Read More...
Meningococcal started showing symptoms only 12 hours beforehand
Date of Posting: 17-10-2017
NT health authorities say a child who died in Darwin from meningococcal started showing symptoms only 12 hours beforehand. An infant who died in the Northern Territory after being struck down with meningococcal disease started displaying symptoms Read More...
Next step for diabetes support app
Date of Posting: 17-10-2017
Charles Darwin University researchers are hoping to make a difference to millions of people around the world living with Type 2 Diabetes. After launching the “emojifit Diabetes” app in March 2017 School of Psychological and Clinical Sc Read More...
New research shows older men getting multiple skin cancers
Date of Posting: 16-10-2017
A person with skin cancer in Australia is most likely to be a man aged over 55 years from Queensland, new research shows. Older men, particularly those from Australia's sunshine state, account for the vast majority of non-melanoma skin cancers Read More...
Cystic fibrosis screening - are you one of the 1 in 25?
Date of Posting: 13-10-2017
Cystic Fibrosis Community Care Victoria has relaunched its carrier screening community education project with an advertising campaign that asks, “Are you one of the 1 in 25 people who carries the cystic fibrosis gene?” The campaign Read More...
Vibration therapy trialled in young children
Date of Posting: 13-10-2017
The Torrens Kelly family were “somewhat sceptical” when son Luke, then 12, joined a clinical trial of a new vibration therapy for cerebral palsy at the Liggins Institute. “Luke has had many therapies in the past and it is often hard Read More...
An international study has shown clue to predicting ovarian cancer survival
Date of Posting: 13-10-2017
Higher levels of a particular white blood cell is associated with a greater chance of surviving ovarian cancer, an international study has shown. Predicting a woman's chances of surviving ovarian cancer could be made easier following a discove Read More...
Free genetic tests to check for breast and ovarian cancer gene
Date of Posting: 13-10-2017
Free tests will be available from November to check for hereditary genes linked to breast and ovarian cancer. Women with a family history of breast and ovarian cancer will soon be able to undergo free genetic tests to see if they are at risk of de Read More...
Australian scientists have discovered better liver disease treatments
Date of Posting: 12-10-2017
Analysis of liver tissue from mice has resulted in the discovery of a new cell that works to protect the large organ from infection. Australian scientists have discovered a new cell in the liver of mice that works like a "watchman" to pr Read More...
