1 in 2 Aussie adults won't get flu jab
27 March, 2018For two Australian nurses, not receiving a flu vax seriously impacted their health. Their message: stop by your pharmacy and get a flu jab.
Meningitis drugs will save 80,000 lives a year
26 March, 2018A 15-year research project has found that a one-week drug course will dramatically reduce meningitis deaths worldwide, and has been adopted by WHO.
Platypus milk saving lives
22 March, 2018The humble platypus is proving to be an unlikely hero in the global fight against antibiotic resistance.
1 in 3 US cardio deaths linked to lead
21 March, 2018Low-level lead exposure may be responsible for around 30% of premature deaths from cardiovascular disease in the USA each year.
90% of Aussie adults experience tooth decay
20 March, 2018A new report finds one in 10 preventable hospital admissions are due to dental conditions, while one-third of Aussie five- and six-year-olds have decay in their baby teeth.
When something 'sterile' is not
19 March, 2018 by Professor Ramon Shaban*Contaminated sterile ultrasound gel causes an outbreak of blood stream and other infections.
Soy-milk formula affects infant reproductive organs
16 March, 2018The effects are subtle and not cause for alarm, but further research into the long-term effects of the oestrogen-like compounds found in soy-based formulas is required.
Open heart surgery impacts Vit D levels
15 March, 2018A vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, congestive heart failure and other cardiovascular conditions.
Opioids unnecessary for chronic pain
09 March, 2018A small US study has found that non-opioid-based medicines were as effective as opioid medicines at improving chronic back, hip or knee pain.
Nerve agents: UK Russian ex-spy poisoning insights
08 March, 2018 by Dr Chris Morris*UK police have confirmed that the Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter were likely poisoned by a nerve agent. Dr Chris Morris provides medical insights.
Alere DDS2 mobile drug test system
06 March, 2018 | Supplied by:The Alere DDS2 mobile test system is a handheld analyser for the rapid screening of drugs of abuse in oral fluid.
Ansell Microflex 93-833 certified ergonomic gloves
28 February, 2018 | Supplied by:The Microflex 93-833 with ERGOFORM is a certified ergonomic nitrile glove designed to reduce hand fatigue and muscle exertion associated with carpel tunnel syndrome.
30% of emergency patient cannulas unnecessary
27 February, 2018Following research into cannula use in emergency departments, a new program being adopted by hospitals could save the nation's healthcare system $13 million annually.
Essential expertise: pharmacists stepping up
27 February, 2018 by Kristin Michaels*黑料吃瓜群网 pharmacists are committed to supporting sustainability.
1 in 10 people suffer infection after gastrointestinal surgery
21 February, 2018The global study also found that more than 1 in 5 surgical site infections were resistant to antibiotics given before surgery to prevent infections.
