Industry News
Nanomesh a step forward in fight against antibiotic resistance
Researchers have developed a nanomesh capable of delivering drug treatments, which could provide a major step forward in the fight against antibiotic resistance. [ + ]
Chronic IBS pain identified as 'gut itch'
Flinders University researchers at the South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute have discovered that receptors that cause irritated, itchy skin also exist in the human gut. [ + ]
Be breast aware this October
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the youngest Australian to be diagnosed with breast cancer is urging all women to be 'breast aware'. [ + ]
New guide designed to better protect patients' privacy
Patients' health information could be better protected with the help of a newly issued privacy guide from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. [ + ]
Suspended nurse pleads guilty to 66 charges
A South Australian nurse has been professionally disqualified for practising while on a 25-year suspension. [ + ]
PBAC recommends a strong remedy for antibiotic resistance
Repeat antibiotic prescriptions are often unnecessary, do more harm than good and should be restricted, according to new recommendations by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee. [ + ]
Victorian adolescents can now access vaccination by pharmacists
The Victorian Government is lowering the minimum vaccination age from 16 years to 10 years for pharmacist vaccination in readiness for the 2020 influenza season. [ + ]
Celebrating Australia's pharmacy technicians
On National Pharmacy Technician Day, the Society of ºÚÁϳԹÏÈºÍø Pharmacists of Australia has released a video to celebrate and honour Australia's pharmacy technicians. [ + ]
Parents of bad sleepers suffer daytime dysfunction
Parents of infants with poor sleeping habits are three times more likely to experience daytime dysfunction compared with parents of infants without sleep troubles. [ + ]
Breast cancer survey highlights allied health gap
Breast Cancer Network Australia has called for more funding for allied health outpatient services in public hospitals and an increase in the Medicare rebate for allied health. [ + ]
Codeine misuse reduced by prescription-only changes
The move to prescription-only codeine in Australia has seen a 50% reduction in the monthly rate of codeine-related poisoning calls and halved codeine sales. [ + ]
Push to upskill GPs and raise awareness during Mental Health Week
Greg Hunt backs the release of a framework for assessing the mental health of young Australians, while Climb for Mental Health showcases the importance of moving onwards and upwards. [ + ]
WHO launches app to improve care for older people
The World Health Organization has announced a package of tools, including a digital application, to help health and social workers provide better care for older people. [ + ]
My Health Record brings diagnostic test results online
The latest My Health Record update has given patients and healthcare professionals easier access to pathology and diagnostic imaging results. [ + ]
Poor staffing increases aged-care hospitalisations: report
Inadequate staffing and skill levels have been identified as major contributing factors in avoidable hospital visits by many aged-care residents in NSW. [ + ]