Industry News
Transforming skin cells into a diabetes cure
A cure to diabetes is one step closer, with scientists exploring insulin-secreting skin cells. [ + ]
New date rape drug detection method
A urine test may offer more definitive evidence of GHB, supporting law enforcement. [ + ]
Feedback wanted on the latest NSQHS Standards user guide
Help make the user guide for health service providers caring for children more useful. [ + ]
Medical marijuana may not be safe for epilepsy
Researchers testing medical marijuana on epilepsy have found it can adversely interact with antiepileptic drugs. [ + ]
New gold standard for invasive fungal infections
Countless patients suffering from invasive fungal infections will benefit from new diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. [ + ]
Dental braces wire found in bowels
A woman's stomach pain had an unusual source. [ + ]
Protecting our older workers from injury
As we live longer, we work longer, increasing the risk of injury. [ + ]
Too much sitting may be bad for your brain (and your body)
We all know that exercise is good for our health, but it may also keep our brains healthy. [ + ]
Common steroid for kidney disease linked to infection risk
A steroid treatment for a common kidney condition has been linked to serious side effects. [ + ]
Ketamine for depression: long-term use concerns
Ketamine is increasingly being used off-label to treat depression, but the long-term effects have not been examined. [ + ]
Federal govt commits to real-time monitoring of prescriptions
$16m invested for the national rollout of real-time prescription monitoring to prevent misuse and loss of life. [ + ]
Aussie-invented bone 'glue' could halve patient recovery times
An Australian biotech company has created a bone graft substitute that can be applied in liquid form — a first of its kind. [ + ]
Puppy guilt trips help keep the elderly active
It's hard to ignore a dog that wants to go for a walk, which makes it a good strategy for keeping the elderly active. [ + ]
Communications gap between doctors and home-care nurses creating issues
Patients discharged from hospital, particularly the elderly, are becoming caught in a web of poor communication. [ + ]
Antibiotic use in Australian infants 150% higher than UK, other countries
Infants are being unncessarily treated with antibiotics for viral infections, increasing the risk of antimicrobial resistance. [ + ]