Understanding the Value of Philanthropy
13 September, 2014 by Ryan Mccann[hr]Australians are a generous lot who believe in backing health and medical research. But there are some worrying trends emerging in this area of philanthropy. Misperceptions about the proposed Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) are a threat to Australia鈥檚 proud history of research firsts, writes Elizabeth Foley [hr]
Prius: Elegant solution to a slippery problem
12 September, 2014 by ahhb[hr]Patient falls are a major issue in hospitals and healthcare institutions. A primary cause of falls is patients wearing antiembolic stockings and slipping on tiled floors.[hr]
Antimicrobial Copper: Japan looks to antimicrobial copper olympics
12 September, 2014 by ahhb[hr]The germ fighting performance of Antimicrobial Copper surfaces at a Japanese hospital could help support moves to use it in the public areas of Tokyo鈥檚 鈥楽ummer Olympics鈥� in 2020.[hr]
Corian: Corian庐 in healthcare environments
12 September, 2014 by ahhb[hr]Healthcare design鈥檚 first priority is to prevent infection. The surfaces you specify play a critical role in helping you create safer healthcare environments.[hr]
Hill Rom: The Hill-Rom 鈥淢obility is Life鈥� concept
12 September, 2014 by ahhb[hr]Hill-Rom is committed to the concept that mobilising patients early and supporting their independence improves life 鈥� in the hospital and at home.[hr]
Ashmed: Discover a total intracavity ultrasound disinfection system
12 September, 2014 by ahhbAs easy as 1鈥� 2鈥� 3鈥�
ECC: 6th Australian and New Zealand falls prevention conference
12 September, 2014 by ahhbThe Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society is hosting the 6th Biennial Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention at Luna Park, Sydney, from the 16th 鈥� 18th November.
3M: Improving outcomes through collaboration
12 September, 2014 by ahhb[hr]Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are the most common healthcare complication affecting approximately 180,000 hospital patients a year, occupying almost two million bed daysi.[hr]
Air Liquide: TakeO2 the innovative solution for enhanced patient safety and cost savings in healthcare facilities
12 September, 2014 by ahhbAir Liquide Healthcare is proud to introduce TAKEO2 TM, one of the world鈥檚 first digital integrated cylinders. Australia is one of the first countries outside of Europe to implement this new technology.
ResMed: NIV reduces death and improves quality of life in stable COPD1
12 September, 2014 by ahhb[hr]Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) using adequate pressure support is an effective therapy for reducing CO2 in hypercapnic COPD patients123.[hr]
