Articles
Upping air quality with hydroxyls
Hydroxyls can now be reproduced via compact devices that are placed in hospitals and aged-care facilities to rid the air of airborne pathogens. [ + ]
The importance of early detection in macular degeneration
Detecting age-related macular degeneration early can provide a window of opportunity to avoid or delay the burden of vision loss on both the patient and their families. [ + ]
Norovirus — the importance of infection prevention and enhanced cleaning and disinfection
Critical to prevention and control of norovirus outbreaks are standard and contact precautions in addition to enhanced cleaning and disinfection. [ + ]
The challenge of treating scars
With a range of different scar types and a variety of repair methods available, the treatment of scarring remains a challenge. [ + ]
Medical innovations for 2020
A list of up-and-coming technologies has been unveiled by the Cleveland Clinic, selected by a panel of Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists. [ + ]
Antimicrobial use in aged care: the need for action
The prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in Australian aged-care homes, combined with high levels of inappropriate antibiotic use, support the need for increased action both in activities to improve antimicrobial stewardship and in infection prevention and control. [ + ]
Holistic integration key to better healthcare solutions
Integrated technologies are helping to liberate nursing staff from administrative duties, allowing them to focus more on patient-centric care. [ + ]
Any physical activity reduces risk of death
A study published in The BMJ shows that physical activity — regardless of intensity — is associated with a lower risk of early death in middle-aged adults and older people. [ + ]
Understanding impulse control behaviours in Parkinson's disease
Researchers have discovered how medications for Parkinson's disease cause some patients to develop addictive behaviours such as problem gambling, binge eating, hypersexuality and excessive shopping. [ + ]
Safe from superbugs
Science, defence and pharmaceutical organisations are partnering in the war on superbugs. [ + ]
Nurses key to birth control in Australia
Creating an MBS rebate option for nurses to insert long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) could be Australia’s answer to birth control, new research from Family Planning NSW (FPNSW) has shown. [ + ]
Vital resource launched for those in pain
Painaustralia's National Pain Services Directory maps more than 200 specialist pain services across Australia, enabling better access for millions of Australians suffering from chronic pain. [ + ]
E-scooter injuries drive up Auckland hospital costs
A University of Auckland study has discovered that injuries from electric scooters (e-scooters) in the Auckland region have cost the health system more than NZ$1 million in less than one year. [ + ]
A hand in infection control
Automated systems can help minimise cross-contamination in hospitals and aged-care facilities. [ + ]
How big alcohol is trying to fool us into thinking drinking is safer than it really is
Australia's guidelines on alcohol consumption are under ongoing review by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), with new draft guidelines expected to be released in November. [ + ]
