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Study shows testing wastewater on flights detects COVID-19 early
Date of Posting: 19-10-2021
A CSIRO study has found testing wastewater on flights is an effective and cheap way to screen incoming overseas passengers for COVID-19. Analysing wastewater samples from long-haul flights of returning Australians could be the key to detecting COV Read More...
Women's health nursing - empowerment in knowledge and compassion
Date of Posting: 18-10-2021
Specialist women’s health nurses play a crucial role in counteracting the taboo that still exists around women’s health issues, and empowering patients with information and understanding. For Jessica Davis, practice nurse at Jean Haile Read More...
Life after lockdown - The Great Unlocking
Date of Posting: 18-10-2021
Aussies getting released from lockdown should look to their northern hemisphere mates for an idea of what to expect from this post-pandemic world. Remember hugs? Handshakes in meetings? High fives during the game? Kissing your friends hello when y Read More...
A medical needle phobia device a design winner
Date of Posting: 18-10-2021
A medical device that dulls the pain and anxiety for people with a fear of needles has been announced a category winner at the 2021 Good Design Awards. COVID or otherwise, who even knew trypanophobia was a thing, right?[subscribe] For most peop Read More...
Three-day lockdown in Southern Tasmania
Date of Posting: 16-10-2021
Southern Tasmania, including Hobart, is subject to restrictions from 6pm on Friday after a coronavirus-infected NSW man escaped hotel quarantine. SIGNIFICANT THREE-DAY LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS FROM 6PM ON FRIDAY[subscribe] * Restrictions cover the Read More...
Research shows brain structure may increase suicide risk
Date of Posting: 16-10-2021
New international research shows the brain structure of a person diagnosed with depression could increase their risk of attempting to end their lives. The brain structure of people suffering depression may put them at increased risk of trying to e Read More...
Only 3.8% of Australian aged care homes would meet new mandatory minimum staffing standards
Last Updated: 15-10-2021
One of the most significant outcomes from the aged care royal commission was the federal government’s commitment this year to mandate minimum staffing levels in residential aged care homes by 2023. Our study, published today, shows onl Read More...
Time to reduce stillbirth numbers
Date of Posting: 15-10-2021
More than 2,100 babies are stillborn in Australia every year – a statistic that hasn’t changed in nearly 30 years. A Queensland professor and her team are determined to make a difference this International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awa Read More...
How to cope with your COVID-19 diagnosis
Date of Posting: 14-10-2021
COVID-19 is a global pandemic. So why do we still feel ashamed by catching the virus? If you’re one of the many Australians who’ve received a dreaded positive COVID-19 result, you might be dealing with a complex range of emotions.[subs Read More...
Northern Territory unvaccinated workers face $5000 fines
Date of Posting: 13-10-2021
Most Northern Territory workers will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Christmas Eve or face $5000 fines and being blocked from their workplaces. Tens of thousands of Northern Territory workers could be fined or blocked from their wo Read More...
Western Australia considers mandatory jabs for teachers
Date of Posting: 13-10-2021
With Western Australia's coronavirus vaccination rate still lagging behind, the state government has confirmed it may enforce mandatory jabs for teachers. School teachers could be the next group targeted for mandatory coronavirus vaccinations Read More...
'It still gets me teary' - connecting with patients as a lung care nurse
Last Updated: 13-10-2021
For lung cancer nurse Nicole Parkinson, there are many special memories she has of patients she’s cared for over the years – but the memory of one patient in particular stays with her. “As a nurse, I've had lots of wonderful Read More...
Stretching can increase your tolerance for pain
Last Updated: 13-10-2021
To stretch or not to stretch? Should you do it before or after exercise? Does it prevent or heal injuries? Stretching is always a hot topic. [subscribe] However, while it is effective in improving flexibility, its usefulness in reducing Read More...
Back pain: why exercise can provide relief - and how to do it safely
Last Updated: 13-10-2021
After many months in lockdown, a lot of us are finding that we’re experiencing back pain that we hadn’t been bothered by before. There could be many reasons for this, including increased stress during the pandemic, moving less and Read More...
Vulnerable Australians need third coronavirus jab
Last Updated: 13-10-2021
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has recommended severely immunocompromised people receive a third dose of coronavirus vaccination. Australians with severely weakened immune systems will be offered a third coronavirus jab to Read More...
Donor heart transplant given longer life under trial
Date of Posting: 13-10-2021
A ground-breaking trial at Australian hospitals could double the time that a donor heart transplant is viable outside the human body. The amount of time a donor heart remains viable for transplantation outside the body could double from four to ei Read More...
COVID vaccines for children will need double approval
Date of Posting: 13-10-2021
The health minister is confident the medicines regulator and expert immunisation panel will reach the same conclusions on COVID vaccines for younger children. Coronavirus vaccines for children aged five to 12 will have to clear two approval hurdle Read More...
APA calls for nationally consistent approach to restrictions
Date of Posting: 12-10-2021
A nationally consistent approach to accessing physiotherapy care that balances health needs with community lockdowns is urgently required, according to the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). APA National President Scott Willis said while Read More...
Victoria opens all COVID vaccines to over 60s
Date of Posting: 12-10-2021
Older Victorians will be able to walk into one of the state's vaccination hubs and get any COVID-19 vaccine, as access is widened to over 60s. Victorians aged over 60 will be able to get any COVID-19 vaccine, including Pfizer and Moderna, at a Read More...
Annual survey shows morale of Australian scientists falling fast
Date of Posting: 12-10-2021
An annual survey of more than 1200 Australian scientists reveals morale within the workforce is in rapid decline due to job losses, high workloads and fatigue. Job losses, mounting workloads and fatigue are eroding the morale of Australia's sc Read More...
Queensland eases stage two COVID-19 restrictions
Date of Posting: 09-10-2021
Hospital and aged care visits will be allowed and face mask rules relaxed in southeast Queensland as the risk from recent COVID-19 outbreaks falls. Queensland's chief health officer is confident the state has averted another COVID-19 outbreak Read More...
'They become your friends' - the long journey of renal nursing
Last Updated: 08-10-2021
When we think about nurses, words like empathy, compassion, hard-working, and dedication may come to mind. But another word is ‘relationships’, which according to one renal nurse, is at the heart of the work she does – and can often Read More...
Date of Posting: 08-10-2021
Indoor pools will open, indoor and outdoor gathering limits will increase and children will return to school sooner as part of NSW's revised lockdown roadmap. More people will be allowed to gather indoors and outdoors while weddings and funera Read More...
South Australia mandates jab for health workers
Date of Posting: 08-10-2021
South Australia has set a November deadline for all health care workers to have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine. South Australia has set a November deadline for all healthcare workers to have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 Read More...
Alcohol consumption link to increased breast cancer risk
Date of Posting: 07-10-2021
Breast cancer rates have risen by 50 per cent since the 1980s, prompting a warning to women about the role alcohol consumption plays as a risk factor. Breast cancer is expected to become the most commonly diagnosed form of the disease in Australia Read More...
Emotional and mental support forgotten in child cancer
Date of Posting: 07-10-2021
Mental health and emotional support has been forgotten when childhood cancer is treated, a charity has found in a survey of parents and carers. When her two-year-old son Jamie was diagnosed with cancer, Nicky Sherlock was forced to leave her famil Read More...
COVID survivor says long COVID-19 effects are brutal
Date of Posting: 06-10-2021
A 24-year-old Victorian COVID-19 survivor has given a stern warning about the long-term effects of the virus. Will Smith was training more than 12 times a week as a top-level college athlete in the United States when the young Victorian man was st Read More...
ACT will have mandatory vaccination for healthcare staff
Date of Posting: 06-10-2021
The ACT has recorded 33 new cases of COVID-19, as it was announced frontline healthcare workers will have to be fully vaccinated by December 1. The ACT is set to mandate its frontline healthcare workers be fully vaccinated, as the territory record Read More...
30 per cent of Australian teens have considered self-harm
Last Updated: 05-10-2021
A survey of Australian adolescents has found 30 per cent have considered self-harm. About one-third of Australian adolescents have considered self-harm, with girls more likely than boys to report incidents and thoughts of self-harm.[subscribe] Read More...
'I did it myself' - guidelines to give greater independence to kids with cerebral palsy
Date of Posting: 05-10-2021
New International Clinical Practice guidelines for the treatment of children with cerebral palsy (CP) have been drawn up by an expert panel of researchers led by The University of Queensland. Associate Professor Leanne Sakzewski and Dr Michelle Ja Read More...
Chiropractor suspended for promoting antivaccination material
Last Updated: 05-10-2021
A Victorian chiropractor has been suspended for six months for professional misconduct which included linking childhood vaccination to poison and permitting an antivaccination movie to be shown in his clinic. Chiropractic Board of Australia Chair Read More...
NSW authorities warn against NRL partying
Date of Posting: 04-10-2021
There was a drop in COVID-19 cases in NSW, Victoria and the ACT but people were warned not break the rules with large gatherings to watch the NRL grand final. A clear message has been issued by health ministers in lockdown - don't use this hol Read More...
New antiviral pill for COVID will be soon available in Australia
Date of Posting: 04-10-2021
Research into new ways to treat COVID-19 has played second fiddle to the global vaccine rush, but this is shifting as emerging drugs show promising results. An antiviral pill showing promising signs of slashing COVID-19 deaths and hospitalisations Read More...
Mandatory vaccine for a million Vic workers
Date of Posting: 02-10-2021
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all Victorian authorised workers, while the construction sector will reopen with safeguards. A million Victorians have two weeks to get their first COVID-19 vaccination to keep wo Read More...
Thunderstorm asthma season starts in Australia
Date of Posting: 02-10-2021
As wet and wild weather lashes much of eastern Australia, health authorities are warning people to be on alert this thunderstorm asthma season. Thunderstorm asthma season has arrived and the risk of deadly events is tipped to be higher than normal Read More...
Australia Health Minister provide Australians a choice of virus vaccine
Date of Posting: 30-09-2021
Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced all Australians over the age of 12 - including those 60 and above - will receive access to Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Australians aged over 60 have been given access to mRNA vaccines in a bid to get about Read More...
Female nurses must demand equal pay
Last Updated: 29-09-2021
Written by Caglayan Yasan Nurses help to keep us alive and healthy, and the work of a female nurse is no less valuable than that of a male nurse.[subscribe] Yet, despite the obvious truth of this statement, male nurses on average earn higher sa Read More...
COVID-19 self-testing kits will be available in Australia on November
Date of Posting: 29-09-2021
Self-testing kits for COVID-19 will be made available in Australia from November 1 after a decision by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. Australians will be able to self-test for coronavirus at home from November provided a series of hurdles a Read More...
BreastScreen NSW prepares to re-open
Date of Posting: 29-09-2021
BreastScreen NSW clinics will gradually re-open to provide free mammograms again after closing when staff were redeployed to help with the pandemic. BreastScreen NSW will resume providing free mammograms for women after the service was suspended b Read More...
Data reveals increase in mental health presentations in NSW and Victoria during the current lockdown
Date of Posting: 28-09-2021
Since the start of the current lockdowns in NSW and Victoria, a leading telehealth service has received a spike in requests for mental-health related consultations and prescriptions. Now, through its latest patient data, the service has revealed t Read More...
