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Paediatric stroke rehabilitation guidelines published
Researchers and clinical experts led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute have produced Australian clinical guidelines to improve the rehabilitation of children who have a stroke. [ + ]
Aspirin linked to gastrointestinal bleeding in over 70s
An international study has found that prolonged daily aspirin use increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding by at least 60% in people aged 70 and over. [ + ]
e-health tool targets mental health of those with intellectual disability
UNSW Sydney's 3DN has launched MySigns — a tool to support the mental health assessment of people with intellectual disability and communication difficulties. [ + ]
Study reveals long COVID-19 recovery
University of Leeds researchers have identified a pattern of long-term symptoms experienced by people hospitalised with COVID-19. [ + ]
CSIRO launches accredited face mask testing facility
The new facility, accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities, has the capacity to provide a rapid turnaround on surgical face mask testing. [ + ]
Sun safety sensor lets you know when you've had too much
Researchers at Macquarie University's Nanotechnology Laboratory have created a personalised, wearable UV-sensitive device that could help millions avoid skin cancer. [ + ]
Woman acquires impetigo in "unclean" quarantine hotel
A woman in her 30s claims to have acquired impetigo, a contagious skin infection, during her stay at a quarantine hotel in Sydney. [ + ]
Gilead grants program: applications close soon
The 2021 Gilead Fellowship Research Grants Program has extended applications, meaning that applicants now have until Friday, 14 August to secure some of the $300,000 total funding. [ + ]
Beyond Blue launches 24/7 pandemic support service
Beyond Blue has partnered with Accenture and Medibank to develop a 24/7 Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service to meet the surge in demand for its services. [ + ]
WA team treat heart disease with cancer therapy
The team of doctors used stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy to treat a patient with a life-threatening arrhythmia known as ventricular tachycardia. [ + ]
SA hospital sets example in pandemic handling
Designed and constructed to deal with extreme events, teams within Royal Adelaide 黑料吃瓜群网 have delivered world-leading health outcomes during the pandemic. [ + ]
Interpreter boost reduces patient self-discharge
A study conducted at Royal Darwin 黑料吃瓜群网 has found that increased use of Aboriginal interpreters was associated with a decrease in patients leaving treatment early. [ + ]
PI Therapy as effective as CBT in depression/anxiety
A treatment for depression and anxiety developed at Murdoch University has been shown to be as effective as cognitive behaviour therapy, the current gold standard. [ + ]
A look at Victoria's hospital and ambulance performance data
Reductions in hospitalisations, emergency department visits and ambulance callouts have been reported over the past three months in Victoria. [ + ]
Sniffer dogs train to detect COVID-19
Researchers at the University of Adelaide are working with international partners to train sniffer dogs to detect COVID-19. [ + ]
