1 in 2 Crohn's patients psychologically distressed
06 May, 2019New research has found that only 16% of Crohn's patients are asked about their mental health by their doctor. This needs to change.
Atrial fibrillation is the new epidemic
03 May, 2019Atrial fibrillation has overtaken heart attack and heart failure as the major cause of cardiovascular hospitalisation.
Skipping meals increases risk for heart attack survivors
26 April, 2019Heart attack survivors who skip breakfast or eat dinner close to bedtime are four to five times more likely to die, have another heart attack or have angina.
<40% of pregnant women getting flu vax
25 April, 2019Women born overseas, those who smoke during pregnancy and those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are the least likely to be vaccinated when pregnant.
New epileptic seizure treatment for kids to impact globally
24 April, 2019A new treatment for severe epileptic seizures in children will halve the number of kids being ventilated and sent to intensive care.
Inflammation impacting brain function in schizophrenia
19 April, 2019A new study has found that the overproduction of kynurenic acid in schizophrenia patients could be detrimental to brain function.
Statins ineffective for 50% of high cholesterol patients
17 April, 2019A new study has found that half of patients on statins have still not achieved healthy cholesterol within two years, suggesting a need for personalised care.
Diabetes and dental care — What can you do?
15 April, 2019 | Supplied by:Diabetes and dental health problems can be managed in more ways than you might imagine, even while at home.
Aged-care facilities not meeting flu vax recommendations
12 April, 2019Many aged-care facilities are taking over a week to provide antivirals to elderly residents after a flu breakout, well over the 24-hour recommendation.
Suicide rates after hospital dismissal down 50%
11 April, 2019In the past 20 years, the suicide rate for people discharged from hospital after presenting with suicidal thoughts or behaviours has dropped 50%.
Shiftwork increases heart disease risk
08 April, 2019A major study has found that shiftworkers are more likely to develop coronary artery disease than daytime workers.
1 in 5 strokes in under 45-year-olds due to drugs
05 April, 2019A new Australian study has found that a fifth of fatal strokes in people aged under 45 years are due to psychostimulant use.
Sleeping on side halves stillbirth risk
03 April, 2019Pregnant women who sleep on either side during their last three months of pregnancy reduce their risk of a stillbirth by half.
40% healthcare workers remove PPE incorrectly
01 April, 2019Improper removal of personal protection equipment (PPE) has the potential to spread drug-resistant bacteria, a new study has found.
Bone marrow transplant cures blood diseases
28 March, 2019Patients with severe and deadly inherited blood disorders may soon have a 100% cure rate, thanks to a bone marrow transplant.
