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Tributes flow for Aussie nurse killed in London
Date of Posting: 07-06-2017
Tributes are flowing for South Australian Kirsty Boden who lost her life rushing to help victims of the London terror attack. Kirsty Boden has been remembered as a "hero", someone who "lit up the room" and "one in a millio Read More...
Surprising variation in the rates of hysterectomy across Australia
Date of Posting: 07-06-2017
A new report shows a surprising and worrying variation in the rates of hysterectomy across Australia. Large variations in the rates of hysterectomies across Australia has raised concerns many women are missing out on less invasive and highly effec Read More...
'Natural caesareans' recommended by experts
Date of Posting: 07-06-2017
A 'natural caesarean' enhances bonding between mother and baby and should be encouraged by doctors, a British expert says. There's nothing natural about a caesarean but efforts to make the delivery as close to a vaginal birth as possib Read More...
Mums either gain too much or too little weight during pregnancy
Date of Posting: 07-06-2017
Almost half of all mums-to-be put on too much weight during pregnancy while more than a fifth don't gain enough, a Monash University study shows. Three quarters of women either gain too much or too little weight during pregnancy, Australian re Read More...
Date of Posting: 06-06-2017
Men are being encouraged to ask for help more often in an attempt to stem Australia's high suicide rate. Lifeline Australia has launched a new campaign to break down the traditional yet "outdated" ideas about masculinity that have pr Read More...
Stopping the flu virus at the nose
Date of Posting: 05-06-2017
A vaccine that switches on immune cells in the nose could be the key to preventing flu-related pneumonia, Australian scientists say. It might be possible to stop the flu from spreading to the lungs and causing a serious infection by targeting the Read More...
Australian soft drinks linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Date of Posting: 05-06-2017
A report in the Medical Journal of Australia has found Australian soft drinks contain much higher levels of glucose than those sold in the US and Europe. Australian soft drinks have higher levels of glucose that could be linked to an increased ris Read More...
Australian researchers are leading a study of 'time-restricted' eating
Date of Posting: 02-06-2017
In today's modern society, where people eat food and work around the clock, the concept of 'time-restricted' eating has been gaining traction among scientists. Instead of fasting every second day, what if people enjoyed their food just Read More...
It's safe for diabetic women to express breastmilk during late pregnancy
Date of Posting: 02-06-2017
Expressing milk late in pregnancy before the baby is born is safe for diabetic women, a landmark study has found. A landmark study has shown it's safe for diabetic women to express breastmilk during late pregnancy, dispelling fears it can lead Read More...
A native Australian plant can kill Zika virus
Date of Posting: 02-06-2017
The Zika virus can be killed using compounds from a native Australian plant, Queensland researchers say. Queensland researchers have found a way to kill the Zika virus using compounds found in an Australian native plant.[subscribe] The compound Read More...
New international child sport concussion guidelines
Date of Posting: 01-06-2017
A review of the management of sport-related concussion in children has resulted in new international guidelines. Children or teens who have suffered a serious knock to the head playing footy or soccer must rest for 48 to 72 hours after the injury, Read More...
Remote dialysis units to be built in NT
Date of Posting: 01-06-2017
Territorians with end-stage kidney failure will soon be able to access life-saving treatment closer to home after federal funding was secured for three remote dialysis units. Western Desert Dialysis will operate three community-controlled, nurse-a Read More...
Date of Posting: 01-06-2017
While Australia continues to have among the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world, only two in five eligible people are participating in the Australian Government’s lifesaving National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP), according to t Read More...
Nurses unite for the health and wellbeing of all children, including most vulnerable in Australia
Date of Posting: 01-06-2017
Maternal, child and family health nurses provide the most accessible and freely available health services for vulnerable families in Australia. Now a comprehensive new set of national standards, to be launched on Friday 2 June 2017, will enhance t Read More...
Nominations open for the 2017 Stroke Care Champion Award
Date of Posting: 01-06-2017
The Stroke Foundation is seeking to uncover the inspirational unsung heroes making life better for Australia’s stroke community. Nominations for the 2017 Stroke Care Champion Award are now open, shining a light on health profession Read More...
Hydrotherapy improves mobility and wellness in aged care
Date of Posting: 01-06-2017
Residents and staff are seeing the benefits of staying healthy in the water with new hydrotherapy programs introduced at the RSL Care Carrington and Darlington residential aged care communities in south-east Queensland and northern NSW. The progra Read More...
Food safety experts warn of cooking in bulk in winter
Date of Posting: 31-05-2017
Cooking in bulk is cost effective, saves time and reduces food waste, however extra care needs to be taken when handling large amounts of food. Stomach flu is prevalent during winter but it's not just the norovirus infection that can cause a b Read More...
Investing in behavioural research to improve patient safety
Date of Posting: 31-05-2017
A partnership between the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) and BehaviourWorks Australia is delivering a new $1.5 million Patient Safety Research and Innovation Program to improve patient safety in public healthcare. The three-year prog Read More...
New research shows lung cancer rates among rich, poor widens
Date of Posting: 30-05-2017
Lung cancer rates in women are on the increase, except in the highest socio-economic areas. The gap in lung cancer rates among the poorest and richest women has not changed in nearly 30 years and is actually widening despite the many tobacco contr Read More...
Breastfeeding has been linked to a lower risk of developing cancer of the uterus
Date of Posting: 30-05-2017
Researchers have found another health benefit of breastfeeding, it has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer of the uterus. An international study, led by Australian researchers at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, found women who b Read More...
Epworth nurse leads new hospital sustainability program
Date of Posting: 29-05-2017
Epworth HealthCare (Epworth) and Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd (Baxter) are joining forces to divert an estimated 12 tonnes of hospital waste from landfill each year, with Epworth Richmond the first hospital in Australia to recycle aluminium and PV Read More...
Osteoarthritis in Australia has increased due to obesity
Date of Posting: 29-05-2017
The incidence of osteoarthritis in Australia has grown in line with the national trend towards obesity, according to the Medibank Better Health Index. The number of Australians living with osteoarthritis has soared over the last nine years, in lin Read More...
New study shows obesity causes heart changes in young
Date of Posting: 29-05-2017
A high BMI is known to cause heart disease in mid-to-late life, but new research has revealed it can worsen cardiovascular health even in those as young as 17. Obesity can cause poor cardiovascular health, even in the young, according to a new stu Read More...
Study shows preventable nursing home deaths increased
Date of Posting: 29-05-2017
A study of deaths in Australian nursing homes reveals a more than 400 per cent increase in premature and potentially preventable deaths since 2011. The number of nursing home residents dying prematurely as a result of a potentially preventable inj Read More...
MND funding boost will investigate drug treatment
Last Updated: 29-05-2017
Almost $1 million in funding for research into a potential drug therapy for motor neurone disease (MND) will flow to the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research. The funding is part of a $7.8 million allocation for re Read More...
Shares in private healthcare firms impacted by Budget Medicare proposals
Date of Posting: 29-05-2017
The 2017 Budget saw Medicare take centre stage, as a new levy was introduced to cover the cost of disability insurance. To fund the cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), a 0.5% increase in the levy paid for accessing Medicare is to Read More...
Scientists hopeful to potential cancer vaccines
Date of Posting: 26-05-2017
The Australian Centre for Cancer Glycomics has been launched at Griffith University, with scientists hopeful it will lead to potential cancer vaccines. Australian scientists are leading the world in a new and unique approach to fighting some of th Read More...
Researchers closer to identifying genes linked to a painful disease affecting women
Last Updated: 25-05-2017
Researchers are one step closer to identifying genes linked to a gynaecological disease affecting one in 10 Australian women. A global study into the genetic causes of endometriosis has identified a wider array of genetic links to the disease than Read More...
Scientists have made a breakthrough in uterine cancer research
Date of Posting: 25-05-2017
Scientists at the Hunter Medical Research Institute have made a breakthrough in their understanding of uterine cancer that could save lives. Australian research has identified a protein that allows endometrial cancer cells to spread from the uteru Read More...
A marijuana-based medicine is a treatment for epilepsy
Date of Posting: 25-05-2017
Researchers in the United States say they have found a medicine made from marijuana that won't give users a 'high' but will cut seizures in children with a severe form of epilepsy. "This is the first solid, rigorously obtained sci Read More...
Pneumonia don't respond to antibiotics
Date of Posting: 24-05-2017
Older Australians are being encouraged to get the free pneumococcal vaccine, with research showing antibiotics fails to treat pneumonia in 20 per cent of cases. One-in-four patients with pneumonia don't respond to antibiotics, leading to calls Read More...
Chocolate linked to lower risk of developing atrial fibrillation
Date of Posting: 24-05-2017
Research has found a link between regular chocolate consumption and a lower risk of developing atrial fibrillation, also known as heart flutter. Moderate consumption of chocolate has been linked to a lower risk of developing atrial fibrillation (A Read More...
A new report shows palliative care hospitalisations are growing in Australia
Date of Posting: 24-05-2017
A higher proportion of the Australian population is going to hospital for end-of-life care than ever before. New data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that palliative care hospitalisations are growing faster Read More...
Exercise does significantly protect against dying from cancer
Date of Posting: 23-05-2017
An Australian researcher is calling for all cancer patients to have access to exercise treatment facilities to boost their chances of survival. The impact exercise has on surviving many common cancers can't be ignored, with Australian research Read More...
Aspirin can help pregnant women at high risk of pre-eclampsia
Date of Posting: 23-05-2017
Doctors at The Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne have begun prescribing pregnant women at high risk of pre-eclampsia with low doses of aspirin. Aspirin and early detection are helping to save the lives of Australian women and babies at risk Read More...
Entrepreneurship course gives rise to med-tech startups
Date of Posting: 22-05-2017
A fashionable pair of earrings for women with gestational diabetes that automatically monitors and helps control blood glucose levels and a device to help brain to bladder function among geriatric patients are among the newest medical innovations bei Read More...
Union keeps fighting for registered nurses in aged care
Last Updated: 22-05-2017
The New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has vowed to continue its fight to have one registered nurse on duty at all times in the state’s residential aged care facilities. NSWNMA general secretary Brett Holmes labe Read More...
People with perforated eardrums will put their faith in silkworms
Date of Posting: 22-05-2017
New human trials will start this year to help people with perforated eardrums and chronic middle ear disease thanks to experts in Perth and Melbourne. People with perforated eardrums will put their faith in silkworms and scientific research to res Read More...
Western Australia supports 'no jab, no play' policy
Date of Posting: 22-05-2017
Western Australia is supporting the "no jab, no play" policy to keep unvaccinated children out of child care centres and preschools. West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has written to the prime minister in support of a national push to Read More...
There's a link between a father's vitamin D intake and a child's height and weight
Date of Posting: 19-05-2017
An Irish study has found an association between fathers' vitamin D intake before conception and their child's height and weight. What a woman eats during pregnancy may not be the only factor that ensures a baby's healthy development.[s Read More...
