Industry News
Bring the pressure down: new pill reduces hypertension
A new three-in-one pill to reduce high blood pressure could change the way hypertension is treated globally. [ + ]
It's ok to enjoy salt with your meal
New research has found that unless you're consuming more than 5 grams of salt a day — or 2.5 teaspoons — health risks are minimal. [ + ]
Inducing at 39 weeks reduces risk of caesarian
Contrary to existing perceptions, inducing healthy first-time pregnant mothers at 39 weeks reduces the risk of caesarian and pre-eclampsia. [ + ]
Antimicrobial resistance remains a threat in Aus hospitals
CPE and Neisseria gonorrhoeae continue to be the most commonly reported organisms with critical resistances to antimicrobials across Australia. [ + ]
Boxer shorts are best for male fertility
In the largest study of its kind, men who wear boxer shorts have been found to have significantly better chances of conceiving than men who wear tight-fitting underwear. [ + ]
Better education required to bust dementia myths
According to new research from Flinders University, the general public still tends to believe dementia is a normal and non-preventable part of ageing. [ + ]
Domestic violence rife in gay couples
Nearly half the men in a US study about male intimate partner violence reported being victims of abuse. [ + ]
New treatment puts cancer to sleep — permanently
A new class of medication prevents cancer from dividing and proliferating, effectively stopping it in its tracks. [ + ]
New arrhythmia guidelines released
In the past decade, deaths from atrial fibrillation — the major cause of stroke — have increased by 82%. New guidelines seek to counter this. [ + ]
Eye movements reveal personality
Eyes have always been the window to the soul... now artificial intelligence can link eye movements to personality type. [ + ]
Dramatic increase in cardiac implants
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator procedures have risen significantly, with over 75% of recipients being men. [ + ]
Child sepsis deaths can be avoided
A child's chance of surviving sepsis increases by 40% if hospitals provide a full treatment protocol within the critical 1st hour of discovery. [ + ]
Blood test reduces risk for brain injury patients
A new, high-sensitivity blood test trialled on TBI patients could reduce unnecessary CT scans by one-third. [ + ]
Adrenaline risk for cardiac patients
Adrenaline doubles the risk of severe brain damage in cardiac arrest patients and only increases their chance of survival by 1%. [ + ]
Diabetes increases cancer risk — especially for women
Women with diabetes are 27% more likely to develop cancer than their male counterparts. [ + ]