Ibuprofen not good for UTIs
24 May, 2018A randomised trial finds ibuprofen is not a safe alternative to antibiotic treatment for urinary tract infection.
BRIVIACT add-on treatment of partial-onset seizures
23 May, 2018 | Supplied by:Now available on the PBS, BRIVIACT (brivaracetam) is an add-on therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures (POS).
Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting) Resource Kit — 2nd edition
23 May, 2018 | Supplied by:This revised edition is a free, practical tool for clinicians, patients and their families, anticipating the different stages of diagnosis and treatment.
Crystawash wound wash spray
22 May, 2018 | Supplied by:Crystawash wound wash is an isotonic saline spray buffered to return the tissue pH to normal.
Information underload
21 May, 2018 by Dr Holly Seale and Ji Park*黑料吃瓜群网s increasingly rely on their websites to prepare patients for their stay. Some are doing a better job than others, impacting patient outcomes — especially in infection control.
Oral antibiotics increase kidney stones risk
16 May, 2018Researchers have found certain oral antibiotics increase the risk of developing kidney stones, especially in children.
Kyra's legacy
14 May, 2018A decade ago, lymphoma therapies for sick dogs were being trialled to help children with the disease. Now, cancer medication for humans is being successfully adapted to help man's best friend.
Fast food impacts women's fertility
10 May, 2018Women who frequently eat fruit fall pregnant faster than women who consume fast food regularly.
Alarming rise in adolescent mental health crises
09 May, 2018The number of adolescents presenting to emergency wards with mental health crises has increased by over 50% in the past decade.
Using financial penalties to tackle healthcare errors
08 May, 2018 by Professor Ramon Z Shaban*With one in nine hospital patients suffering from a hospital-acquired complication, financial penalties are being increasingly used to motivate hospitals to ensure their risk and safety management systems are foolproof.
In Conversation with Prof. Elizabeth Rakoczy
07 May, 2018 by Laini BennettProfessor Rakoczy has developed an innovative new gene therapy for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). 鈥嬧�嬧�嬧�媁e discuss her research and how she is using modified viruses as a delivery vehicle.
New drug tames violent patients
03 May, 2018Queensland paramedics have introduced a drug that is sedating violent patients 70% faster.
Caffeine in womb linked to childhood weight gain
02 May, 2018Research suggests mums-to-be should cut out caffeine altogether.
Alcohol intake linked to PMS symptoms
30 April, 2018Does alcohol contribute to PMS, or does PMS drive women to alcohol? Researchers have found the surprising answer.
Children give endurance athletes a run for their money
27 April, 2018Ever wondered how children have the energy to run around all day? Researchers have the answer.
