NSW Paramedics begin high-visibility campaign for more pay
17 February, 2023NSW Paramedics have launched a campaign of 'surprise tactics and actions' as they seek better pay that reflects their work conditions and skills.
Water testing can fail to detect Legionella: study
17 February, 2023Flinders University experts have found that standard testing for Legionnaires' disease — which can be fatal — is not always fail-safe.
Thrombectomy: possible treatment for large ischemic stroke
15 February, 2023The study compared the use of endovascular thrombectomy to standard medical care for patients who had experienced a large ischemic stroke.
AI to assist cardiac arrest decision-making
14 February, 2023Doctors can now access an AI-based decision support tool — which has data on thousands of cases — to assist in treating cardiac arrest patients.
Around 6% of kids and teens are living with eczema: research
14 February, 2023The results come from an analysis of data from 14 countries involving 74,361 adolescents aged 13–14 years and 47,907 children aged 6–7 years.
New service to reduce pressure on Vic hospitals
14 February, 2023 | Supplied by:A chronic care coordination service, launched by in-home care specialist Silverchain, aims to reduce pressure on hospitals in Frankston and Greater Dandenong.
"Crazy interesting": lung protein that could block COVID-19
10 February, 2023A protein in the lung could form a natural protective barrier to SARS-CoV-2 in humans, as reported by University of Sydney scientists in PLOS Biology.
Researchers identify 6 factors that may hinder conception
09 February, 2023A risk-scoring system based on just six risk factors could help women improve their chances of conceiving, according to research from Singapore.
Call for urgent action on exploitative formula milk marketing
08 February, 2023Experts are calling for an international legal treaty to tackle exploitative marketing practices in the formula milk industry, accompanied by more effective breastfeeding support.
HIPEC therapy saves Brisbane GP's life
08 February, 2023When Dr Chamari Jayawardena was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer, she had only one fear.
Gooey Gut Trail: a gut health education game
03 February, 2023Gooey Gut Trail is a board game designed to educate players about the positive and negative effects of everyday habits on gastrointestinal health.
Study makes recommendations for future pandemic planning
03 February, 2023Evaluation of an Australian study into household transmission of COVID-19 has led to four key recommendations for future preparedness.
Study questions use of antidepressants for chronic pain
02 February, 2023A review has found that while some antidepressants may be effective in treating certain chronic pain conditions, others are either not effective or the effectiveness is unknown.
Computer model predicts COVID-19 recovery
01 February, 2023An international collaboration that tracked 215 patients infected with COVID-19 for up to a year post-infection has developed a model that predicts individual recovery chances.
Smart sutures could reduce infection risk, simplify post-op care
01 February, 2023Local researchers and clinicians are developing a new antimicrobial suture that could provide an alternative to mesh implants and internal stitches.
