Industry News
40% healthcare workers remove PPE incorrectly
Improper removal of personal protection equipment (PPE) has the potential to spread drug-resistant bacteria, a new study has found. [ + ]
New guidelines for surveillance colonoscopy
Cancer Council Australia's new guidelines includes new recommendations to tackle Australia's second-biggest cancer killer. [ + ]
Damaged sperm may cause repeated miscarriages
Recurrent pregnancy loss may be caused by damaged sperm DNA in the male partner, according to new research. [ + ]
Breath test diagnoses gut diseases
A simple test developed by South Australian researchers could eliminate painful endoscopies. [ + ]
Blood test used to ID heart attacks is flawed
The test, given to potential heart attack patients admitted to hospital, could be misleading and lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. [ + ]
Depressed, suicidal teens not seeking help
A new UNSW-led study has found that one in four students are experiencing depression, but most are reluctant to seek help. [ + ]
Study reveals EHR impact on nursing
Over a third of nurses in a US study said that EHRs made them work less efficiently. However, the quality of the work environment was also a factor. [ + ]
Brain disorders cost Australians $74 billion per annum
A new white paper has found that neurological, mental health and substance use disorders are having a staggering impact on the Australian economy. [ + ]
Naturopathy: the evidence is clear
A new study finds that naturopathic treatment results in clinically significant benefits for a range of conditions, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. [ + ]
Eggs are bad for your heart — it's no yolk
A major long-term study has found that eggs do increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Researchers recommend eating fewer eggs — but not giving them up. [ + ]
NT health sector specialties create learning opportunities
An increasing number of health sector organisations are holding their conferences in the Northern Territory, providing educational and cultural benefits. [ + ]
Groundbreaking blood test for PTSD
A new blood test can identify people at risk of stress disorders, or who are experiencing them severely. [ + ]
Autism death rates twice that of general population
The death rates of people with autism spectrum disorder are twice that of the general population. But their autism is not the primary cause of death. [ + ]
1 in 5 pancreatic cancers caused by smoking
New research has found that 1 in 5 former and current smokers will suffer from pancreatic cancer — and the risks are worse for men. [ + ]
1 in 4 nurses under-utilised
A survey of Australian primary healthcare nurses found that many feel under-utilised and requests to do more are often rejected. [ + ]
