Guillain-Barré syndrome risk six times higher after COVID-19: study
20 October, 2023Having a COVID-19 infection is associated with an increased risk of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome within the next six weeks, according to a new study.
The threat of infectious diseases in Gaza
18 October, 2023Gaza is facing an unprecedented health crisis that risks an outbreak of deadly infectious diseases, such as cholera, because water and sanitation services have completely broken down, according to Oxfam.
Nurses and clinicians key to reducing recreational cannabis harm
18 October, 2023Supporting mental health nurses with information on the risks and benefits of recreational cannabis could help reduce harm caused by the substance.
Trial for children with severe immune deficiency disorder
18 October, 2023A potential cure for a severe immune deficiency disorder in children that makes them extremely vulnerable to infections will be offered in Australia under a gene therapy trial.
The game-changing research that will help IV catheters become safer
17 October, 2023 by Amy SarcevicA new type of research method is helping to identify best practice around intravascular (IV) catheter usage, in a bid to drive down the 3500 cases of bloodstream infection (BSI) that occur annually in Australia.
In Conversation with a Trailblazer
17 October, 2023Lauren Barber was recently recognised with the Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers for her contributions to the medical field with her ground-breaking medtech device. Here she shares her story as a part of our new feature on inspiring startup founders.
Early liver disease detection paramount for diabetics
17 October, 2023A study has highlighted the need for doctors to be vigilant with early detection and monitoring of liver complications in patients with diabetes and obesity.
Surgical site infections — where are we at and where to next?
16 October, 2023 by Amy SarcevicA lot has changed for the better since Lilian Chiwera, founder of the Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Prevention Society, began her career in infection prevention and control (IPC) in 2009.
Study suggests a new way to treat sleep apnoea
16 October, 2023A research team has examined shortcomings in responses to the continuous positive airway machine and found adding combinations of therapies gets results in those unable to tolerate CPAP.
VR to help remove fear of needles
16 October, 2023Breakthrough Victoria is investing in virtual reality technology to reduce patient pain, stress and anxiety when having blood tests, vaccinations and medical imaging.
Report outlines recommendations to minimise AMR in water
12 October, 2023A white paper has addressed concerns around antimicrobial resistance in water sources and the implications for human and animal health, the environment, and industry.
Epilepsy drug reduces frequency of seizures, trial finds
11 October, 2023A drug trialled for epilepsy patients is said to help reduce focal-onset seizures.
Global guidance to improve inherited high cholesterol care
10 October, 2023The International Atherosclerosis Society released guidance to improve care of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), and the risk of early heart disease.
The role of menstruation in type 2 diabetes diagnosis
09 October, 2023Research suggests the diagnosis threshold for type 2 diabetes should be lowered in women under 50 years, since natural blood loss through menstruation could be affecting their blood sugar management.
Potential genetic screening for nodular melanoma
06 October, 2023Researchers from the University of Queensland and The Alfred hospital have identified gene variants which may contribute to people being at higher risk for nodular melanoma.
