Industry News
Chocolate curbs fatigue in MS sufferers
A limited study has found that chocolate may provide a simple dietary solution to the fatigue that plagues nine out of 10 multiple sclerosis sufferers. [ + ]
Pain-free patches to revolutionise vax delivery
New microneedle patches developed by an Australian university offer a pain-free, antibacterial, self-dissolving solution for vaccination delivery. [ + ]
Govt trial to help elderly navigate aged care
Three new trial programs have been launched, offering face-to-face help to the elderly and their families across Australia and in selected rural areas. [ + ]
Time between pregnancies not linked to stillbirth risk
A new study has confirmed that there is no increased risk of adverse birth outcomes if a woman falls pregnant within 12 months of a stillbirth. [ + ]
Over 40 and male? Start doing push-ups
Middle-aged men able to do 40 push-ups are at low risk of a cardiovascular event. Indeed, push-ups are more effective than treadmills at identifying CVD risk. [ + ]
Assisted Dying Act faces implementation challenges
The new Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Act is designed to make it easier for the seriously ill to end their lives; but implementing it may be challenging. [ + ]
Thousands of heart patients at high risk of second event
Report: Patients who've had a heart attack are twice as likely to die prematurely compared to the general population, in part due to sub-optimal care. [ + ]
Pumped breastmilk link to chronic disease
A major study has found that pumped breastmilk may contain an increase in pathogens that can lead to chronic disease. [ + ]
Treating insomnia improves back pain
A new study has found that treatment for insomnia can help to reduce back pain, further enforcing the complex link between sleep and pain. [ + ]
Suicide victims often hide suicidal thoughts: study
People who die by suicide do not necessarily express their suicidal thoughts to health professionals, according to a new study. [ + ]
Health sector tops notifiable data breaches
Last quarter the health sector had the highest number of data breaches of any industry, due to human error and malicious or criminal attacks. [ + ]
Innovative falls program helps Parkinson's sufferers
Using a safety harness, participants walk along a booby-trapped walkway, helping to train the brain to respond quickly to fall hazards. [ + ]
Common virus could trigger coeliac in kids
Children who are genetically disposed towards coeliac disease could be triggered by a common intestinal virus. [ + ]
Exercise protects against Alzheimer's
A new study has found evidence that exercise produces a hormone that helps protect against Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
Bedsore practice could constitute abuse: study
The practice of 2-hourly repositioning of residents in aged-care facilities to prevent bedsores is ineffective and could be an unintentional form of abuse. [ + ]
