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A diet high in resistant starch provides protection against diabetes
Date of Posting: 28-03-2017
Australian researchers say a diet yielding high amounts of short-chain fatty acids acetate and butyrate protects against type 1 or juvenile diabetes. A specialised diet high in resistant starch found in many foods including fruit and vegetables pr Read More...
New MediTracker app keeps your patients safe
Date of Posting: 28-03-2017
A next generation smartphone app for patients to view their medical summary has finally been created, overcoming issues that have plagued previous online patient management systems. An Australian first, developed by Precedence Health Care, Me Read More...
Date of Posting: 28-03-2017
The Stroke Foundation and Heart Foundation today brought together Members of Parliament from both sides to urge national action on one of Australia’s biggest killers – cardiovascular disease. Hearts and Minds – Effectiv Read More...
On the verge of a Malaria vaccine
Date of Posting: 27-03-2017
Medical scientists have worked in vain for many years to develop a vaccine for Malaria, which kills hundreds of thousands of people every year. In 2015, 429,000 deaths from Malaria were recorded. And in Sub-Saharan Africa, children under the age of 5 Read More...
A drug used to treat a form of Hodgkin lymphoma is now part of PBS
Date of Posting: 27-03-2017
A drug used to treat a rare form of cancer now widely available through the national pharmaceutical benefits scheme will act as a lifesaver. Brentuximab vedotin, sold as Adcetris, was one of several medicines added to the PBS by the federal govern Read More...
Scientists are a step closer to anti-ageing drug
Last Updated: 25-03-2017
Australian scientists hope they might soon be able to repair the damaged DNA of astronauts and children with cancer using a compound found in fruit and vege. Scientists are a step closer to unlocking the mystery of how to reverse the ageing proces Read More...
Mental health within the walls
Last Updated: 24-03-2017
Working in mental health within a prison setting is an often overlooked yet extremely fulfilling career pathway in mental health nursing. Correctional nursing offers rewarding and stimulating opportunities for nurses wanting to advance their mental h Read More...
Scientists solve mystery of immune cells in the liver
Date of Posting: 24-03-2017
In a discovery that could aid malaria vaccine research, scientists led by The Australian National University (ANU) have tracked immune cells and discovered a key molecule that helps them to find and kill microbes that infect the liver such as malaria Read More...
Updated specialised Contraception Handbook for best-practice delivery
Date of Posting: 24-03-2017
Family Planning NSW announces the launch of Contraception: An Australian Clinical Practice Handbook, fourth edition, developed in partnership with Family Planning Victoria and True Relationships and Reproductive Health. Contraception: An Australia Read More...
What to do in a disaster: new must-have guide for health professionals
Date of Posting: 24-03-2017
A world-first grass-roots guide for doctors, nurses, paramedics and other health professionals will give them a much-needed common language to deal with the growing number of natural and man-made disasters worldwide. Edited by Professor Gerry Fitz Read More...
Helping hospitals to help nursing mums
Date of Posting: 24-03-2017
A La Trobe University researcher will work with major hospitals to improve the management of a painful condition that affects one in five breastfeeding women. Associate Professor Lisa Amir from La Trobe’s Judith Lumley Centre is Read More...
No drugs proven to work for people with sciatica
Date of Posting: 23-03-2017
A commonly prescribed painkiller for sciatica nerve pain has been found no better at providing relief than a placebo in a study by Australian researchers. People suffering from sciatica nerve pain spreading down their legs aren't necessarily a Read More...
Flu shot demand expected to soar
Date of Posting: 23-03-2017
A survey by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has found that an extra two million Aussies are expected to receive a flu vaccine this year. About an extra two million Australians are expected to get a flu shot this year as more pharmacies gear up to Read More...
More work needed in keeping nurses safe from harm
Date of Posting: 23-03-2017
On the first anniversary of the death of outback nurse Gayle Woodford, those involved in the health industry say more needs to be done to keep workers safe. More remains to be done to better protect nurses working in isolated and remote communitie Read More...
Medical abortion will soon be legal in Northern Territory
Date of Posting: 22-03-2017
The NT parliament has passed laws decriminalising abortion and legalising medical termination, bringing the Territory in line with the rest of Australia. Northern Territory women will soon have the same right to an abortion as others across Austra Read More...
Nasal spray may reduce the risk of postpartum haemorrhage
Date of Posting: 22-03-2017
Australian researchers have developed an inhalable form of the 'love' hormone oxytocin which they believe could prevent thousands of pregnant women dying. A nasal spray based on the "love drug" oxytocin and developed by Australia Read More...
Taking fish oil supplements during pregnancy will not guarantee a smart baby
Date of Posting: 22-03-2017
An Australian study suggests there is no real need for pregnant women to take fish oil supplements in a bid to make their child smarter. Taking fish oil supplements during pregnancy will not guarantee the child will go on to be a Rhodes scholar la Read More...
Spider's venom can protect brain from damage after stroke
Date of Posting: 21-03-2017
Researcher says a protein found in the poisonous venom of the funnel-web spider is showing great promise as a future treatment for stroke patients. The deadly venom of Australia's Darling Downs funnel-web spider may one day be used to treat st Read More...
EpiPens are being recalled after defect found
Date of Posting: 21-03-2017
People with EpiPens are being urged to check them to see if they need to be swapped after a defect was found in certain batches. Four batches of life-saving EpiPens are being recalled after they were found to possibly contain a defect that could p Read More...
Innovative cancer home nursing service expands
Last Updated: 21-03-2017
A unique West Australian nursing service that provides chemotherapy and immunotherapy in the comfort of patients’ homes has expanded to South Australia. Perth-based private service chemo@home, the brainchild of specialist oncology pharmacist Read More...
Australian study revealed high levels of salt hidden in food staple bread
Date of Posting: 21-03-2017
There are concerns many Australians are consuming risky levels of salt just by eating bread. A study by The George Institute of Global Health has found two slices of the food staple can contain more than a third of the daily recommended salt intak Read More...
A new class of drugs is offering promise for Australians with rheumatoid arthritis
Last Updated: 20-03-2017
A new class of drugs developed through genetic engineering is offering hope to people with rheumatoid arthritis which affects two per cent of Australians. But it's essential that the progressive and often painful immune disease is detected ear Read More...
Scientists developed a blood test that could detect autism in babies
Last Updated: 17-03-2017
Researchers in New York say 96 per cent of children on the autism spectrum would be picked up through a new early detection blood test. Scientists in the US have developed a blood test that has the potential to accurately detect autism in babies.[ Read More...
Ibuprofen linked to a significant increased risk of cardiac arrest
Date of Posting: 16-03-2017
There are calls for tighter restrictions on the sale of painkiller ibuprofen after a study found its use is associated with a greater risk of cardiac arrest. Commonly bought over-the-counter painkillers including ibuprofen have been linked to a si Read More...
Fruit and vegetables linked to reduce psychological stress among middle age
Date of Posting: 16-03-2017
Five to seven daily serves of fruit and vegetables has been linked to a lower incidence of psychological stress among the over 45s. The more fruit and vegetables people eat, especially women, the less stress they feel, according to new research.[s Read More...
Researchers found hope for patients with fatal brain disease
Date of Posting: 16-03-2017
Researchers have found a drug used to treat diabetes protects the brain of patients with a rare and fatal disease closely associated with Parkinson's. A drug used to treat diabetes has the potential to help sufferers of a rare and devastating Read More...
A nutritional kit may reduce risk of post-natal depression
Date of Posting: 15-03-2017
A new study has shown the important role dietary supplements can play in helping to reduce a mum's risk of developing post-natal depression. Dietary supplements including blueberry extract dramatically reduce the risk of post-natal depression, Read More...
Parents overestimate benefits of antibiotics for respiratory infections by 5 to 10 times
Date of Posting: 15-03-2017
New research by Bond University’s Centre for Research in Evidence-Based Practice has found that parents grossly overestimate the benefit of antibiotics in reducing the duration of acute respiratory infections in their children. The study, pu Read More...
Gold Coast a new Australian hub for clinical trials
Date of Posting: 15-03-2017
From Phase 1 human trials for a Malaria vaccine, to studies aimed at treating osteoporosis and a number of trials into innovative life-saving stroke treatment, the Gold Coast Health & Knowledge Precinct is fast gaining a reputation as a leading l Read More...
Post-natal mental health unit available in Queensland
Date of Posting: 15-03-2017
Queensland mums struggling with mental health conditions can receive treatment without being separated from their babies at a new unit on the Gold Coast. Queensland women at risk of serious perinatal mental health issues will be able to receive ca Read More...
ED patients will be given food as part of anti-violence trial
Date of Posting: 14-03-2017
Patients at two Queensland hospital emergency departments will be given food and an explanation if there's a long wait in a bid to lower violence against staff. Patients at risk of losing their patience during a long wait in the emergency depa Read More...
A new study has found parenthood could actually extend your life span
Date of Posting: 14-03-2017
If your kids are driving you crazy take heart - a new study has found parenthood could actually extend your life span. Being a parent to a young child may sometimes feel like it's sending you to an early grave but your children could be the ke Read More...
ANMF Online CPD for Nurses and Midwives
Last Updated: 14-03-2017
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Federal Office offers nurses and midwives four separate professional development training rooms to assist them to meet their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for continued r Read More...
2015 Mental Health Super Summit
Last Updated: 14-03-2017
Join over 5,000 mental health professionals in the largest online mental health professional development event ever held in Australia... and help raise over $100,000 for charity. The 2015 Mental Health Super Summit is an innovative mental health c Read More...
Temporary episodes of dizziness when standing linked to dementia
Date of Posting: 13-03-2017
Temporary episodes of dizziness when standing up too quickly could result in lasting damage to the brain, US researchers say. Those dizzy spells felt when standing up too quickly have been linked to cognitive decline and dementia later in life.[su Read More...
A new online assessment tool will help identify coeliac disease
Date of Posting: 13-03-2017
A new online assessment tool will help identify Australians living with coeliac disease. It's feared more than a quarter of a million Australians have coeliac disease and don't know it.[subscribe] Coeliac Australia says it estimates one Read More...
Improving treatment following trauma
Last Updated: 10-03-2017
Flinders University researchers are calling for participants in a new posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) therapy trial which aims to improve people’s recovery after a traumatic event. The holistic approach, which builds on the standa Read More...
Researchers found eating gluten reduces diabetes risk
Date of Posting: 10-03-2017
Researchers at Harvard University have found a link between the consumption of gluten and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Dieticians say Australians must not be fooled into thinking a gluten-free diet is healthier, with a Harvard University study Read More...
Study shows cannabis used by many with epilepsy
Date of Posting: 10-03-2017
A nationwide online survey has found nearly 15 per cent of epilepsy patients reported medicinal cannabis use to manage seizures. Many epilepsy patients in Australia are already turning to medicinal cannabis to manage their seizures, a survey revea Read More...
Calls for nurses and midwives to be upskilled in mental health
Date of Posting: 10-03-2017
An Australian nursing leader has called for nurses and midwives to be upskilled through mental health education, in a bid to better identify, manage and care for people with mental health issues. Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) Read More...
