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.
Damaged sperm may cause repeated miscarriages
27 March, 2019Recurrent pregnancy loss may be caused by damaged sperm DNA in the male partner, according to new research.
Breath test diagnoses gut diseases
26 March, 2019A simple test developed by South Australian researchers could eliminate painful endoscopies.
Blood test used to ID heart attacks is flawed
22 March, 2019The test, given to potential heart attack patients admitted to hospital, could be misleading and lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.
Brain disorders cost Australians $74 billion per annum
19 March, 2019A new white paper has found that neurological, mental health and substance use disorders are having a staggering impact on the Australian economy.
Containing infectious diseases
18 March, 2019 by Ramon Z Shaban*, Julie E Potter^HCIDs can be devastating. We look at their key features, their consequences for health clinicians and the importance of biocontainment.
Eggs are bad for your heart — it's no yolk
18 March, 2019A major long-term study has found that eggs do increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Researchers recommend eating fewer eggs — but not giving them up.
Groundbreaking blood test for PTSD
14 March, 2019A new blood test can identify people at risk of stress disorders, or who are experiencing them severely.
Autism death rates twice that of general population
13 March, 2019The death rates of people with autism spectrum disorder are twice that of the general population. But their autism is not the primary cause of death.
1 in 5 pancreatic cancers caused by smoking
12 March, 2019New research has found that 1 in 5 former and current smokers will suffer from pancreatic cancer — and the risks are worse for men.
