Industry News
The five biggest myths about earwax
We debunk the five misconceptions about earwax and ear cleaning. [ + ]
New discovery on how baby's sex determined
Until now, it was believed a baby's sex was determined by its X-Y chromosome combination. However, scientists have found a new influence. [ + ]
Stethoscopes loaded with bacteria
A new study has found that stethoscopes are loaded with diverse bacteria, including some that can cause healthcare-associated infections. [ + ]
Tech gives voice back to stroke victims
A technology start-up has created a mobile app that converts non-standard language into readily understood speech, restoring speech to stroke victims. [ + ]
Easing your patients' financial stress
Patients experiencing financial toxicity on top of their health issues find it harder to recover. There are simple ways to ease the burden. [ + ]
Drawing, not writing, improves memory
For the elderly, taking up drawing will do more to enhance their memory retention than writing. Even if they're not very good at it. [ + ]
Being thin not a prerequisite for anorexia
A third of adolescents hospitalised with anorexia nervosa are within a healthy weight range, prompting calls to redefine the disease's diagnosis criteria. [ + ]
Uterus from deceased donor results in live birth
This is the first case of a uterus from a deceased donor resulting in a live birth, suggesting more options may soon be available for infertile women. [ + ]
Atlas investigation reveals caesarean concerns
The Third Australian Atlas of Healthcare Variation has identified a number of concerning trends, including women having caesareans unnecessarily early. [ + ]
Neonatal vitamin D deficiency link to schizophrenia
Babies born with a vitamin D deficiency are at a 44% higher risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia later in life, highlighting neonatal care opportunities. [ + ]
Personal care products linked to early puberty in girls
A new study has found that common grooming and household products could be behind the increasingly early onset of puberty in girls. [ + ]
New alliance tackles fragility fractures
Fragility fractures are a significant risk for the elderly, and a huge burden on healthcare facilities and the economy. A new APAC alliance seeks to tackle this. [ + ]
New Aged Care Quality Standards go live
The new standards will be enforced by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission when it comes into being from 1 January 2019. [ + ]
Doctors poop Lego
Six Aussie doctors swallowed Lego heads in the name of science — and retained their sense of humour. [ + ]
Data breach? Probably not hackers...
A new study has found that most healthcare data breaches are due to internal issues rather than sophisticated hackers. But there is a way to plug the gap. [ + ]
