Industry News
Maternal death risk doubles with anaemia
Pregnant women with anaemia are twice as likely to die during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth than those without anaemia. [ + ]
Epilepsy drugs in womb linked to poor school results
Women considering pregnancy should be told about the pros and cons of different approaches, say researchers. [ + ]
ADHD preschoolers have reduced brain volume
A new study has found that children as young as four with ADHD symptoms have reduced brain volumes in areas essential for behavioural control. [ + ]
Ibuprofen may prevent Alzheimer's disease
A Canadian neuroscientist has found that for people with an early Alzheimer's diagnosis, ibuprofen may stop the disease. [ + ]
1 in 2 Aussie adults won't get flu jab
For two Australian nurses, not receiving a flu vax seriously impacted their health. Their message: stop by your pharmacy and get a flu jab. [ + ]
Meningitis drugs will save 80,000 lives a year
A 15-year research project has found that a one-week drug course will dramatically reduce meningitis deaths worldwide, and has been adopted by WHO. [ + ]
Essential oils linked to abnormal breast growth in boys
Lavender and tea tree oil have endocrine-disrupting chemicals, some of which may also be found in other popular essential oils. [ + ]
Platypus milk saving lives
The humble platypus is proving to be an unlikely hero in the global fight against antibiotic resistance. [ + ]
1 in 3 US cardio deaths linked to lead
Low-level lead exposure may be responsible for around 30% of premature deaths from cardiovascular disease in the USA each year. [ + ]
90% of Aussie adults experience tooth decay
A new report finds one in 10 preventable hospital admissions are due to dental conditions, while one-third of Aussie five- and six-year-olds have decay in their baby teeth. [ + ]
Soy-milk formula affects infant reproductive organs
The effects are subtle and not cause for alarm, but further research into the long-term effects of the oestrogen-like compounds found in soy-based formulas is required. [ + ]
Open heart surgery impacts Vit D levels
A vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, congestive heart failure and other cardiovascular conditions. [ + ]
Ambulance Victoria convicted, fined $400K
Following the investigation into the death of a paramedic in 2015, Ambulance Victoria was found guilty of breaching the OHS Act. [ + ]
New law supports advance care directives
From 12 March, Victorian patients will be able to create legally binding advance care directives. [ + ]
Opioids unnecessary for chronic pain
A small US study has found that non-opioid-based medicines were as effective as opioid medicines at improving chronic back, hip or knee pain. [ + ]
