Vic to roll out 12-month pharmacy pilot
31 May, 2023The Victorian Government is expanding the role of community pharmacists as part of a new 12-month pilot.
Patients skip medical care, scripts due to cost concerns: report
31 May, 2023The Australian Healthcare Index June 2023 report found a continuing decline in satisfaction with Australia's health system as it continues to be under strain.
Could botox save lives?
29 May, 2023A discovery on how botox enters brain cells could assist in development of treatments for a rare but potentially fatal bacterial infection, botulism.
Are EDs unsafe? Survey says 'yes'
26 May, 2023Emergency departments are currently unsafe places for both professionals and patients, according to a survey.
Protecting neonatal babies from harmful gut bacteria
26 May, 2023Researchers from the Quadram Institute and University of East Anglia have identified what makes some strains of gut bacteria life-threatening in pre-term babies.
Australian multi-year flu vaccine trial launched
23 May, 2023Mater researchers in Brisbane are leading a trial of a flu vaccine that has the potential to provide greater and more durable protection against the virus.
Induced labour at 39 weeks could lead to better outcomes
23 May, 2023A new study of 1.6 million women has found elective induction of labour at 39 weeks' gestation is associated with a 37% decreased risk of perineal injury.
Fluorescent guide can help detect tumour left behind after surgery
23 May, 2023A new technique designed to allow surgeons to identify and remove residual tumour tissue during breast-conserving surgery is said to have shown promising results.
Headaches impact 75% of Australian women
23 May, 2023A new survey suggests headaches affect 75% of women and 54% of men — and the impact could cost the Australian economy over $35.7 billion annually.
The case for separation
22 May, 2023The way specialists run their surgical operating lists is due for an overhaul, says Jane Griffiths, CEO, Day 黑料吃瓜群网s Australia.
Concerns raised about ovulation apps and data privacy
22 May, 2023As the use of menstrual health apps continues to grow, Flinders University law experts have warned of the legal implications of who can access this highly personal data and how can it be used.
SOx surgical logistics platform
19 May, 2023 | Supplied by:SOx is designed to improve surgical workflows with a seamless online platform where all healthcare providers and suppliers can connect for streamlined ordering, scheduling, completion and billing of surgery.
IntraMed stainless steel sink
19 May, 2023 | Supplied by:The IntraMed stainless steel height-adjustable sink is designed to meet the specific needs of CSSDs (central sterile service departments).
The rising burden of severe acute pancreatitis
19 May, 2023A new study calls for more targeted clinical research to find treatments aimed at reducing prolonged hospital stays and mortality in severe acute pancreatitis.
Tool aims to reduce premature death from bone fractures
19 May, 2023In the study of more than 1.6 million adults, the scientists found that a bone fracture was associated with a loss of one to seven years of life.
