Fever in pregnancy confirmed as source of heart, face defects
12 October, 2017It is fever, rather than another underlying issue, that is causing defects during pregnancy.
PBS medicines in hospitals — Australia's quiet success story
10 October, 2017 by Kristin Michaels*The Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme (PBS) medicines in hospitals program enables hospital access to PBS funding in some capacity in most states and territories. Adoption by NSW and the ACT would cement this landmark program.
Vitamin D may halve asthma attacks
06 October, 2017Taking vitamin D together with standard asthma medication could halve the risk of severe asthma attacks.
MRI safe for pacemakers, defibrillators
05 October, 2017Contrary to earlier beliefs, MRI is safe for cardiac electronic devices, according to new research.
Call to ban cigarettes in Australia
05 October, 2017A call to replace cigarettes with e-cigarettes has been made, following research showing thousands of lives could be saved.
Dr app: smartphone apps effective for depression
04 October, 2017New research has found apps could provide safe and accessible interventions for millions of people.
E-triage tool improves emergency outcomes
03 October, 2017Developed in the US, an E-triage tool is providing more accurate ESI allocation.
By age 14, one-quarter of girls depressed
02 October, 2017Research into depression in children has revealed alarming results.
Remain on aspirin to avoid repeat heart attack, stroke
02 October, 2017Heart attack and stroke victims who cease low-dose, long-term aspiring treatment are at increased risk of a repeat event.
1 in 12 deaths could be avoided with regular exercise
30 September, 2017Any type of physical activity, done regularly, significantly reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
Female GPs: positively impacting our health
27 September, 2017The impact has been particularly beneficial in the area of preventative medicine.
Serotonin abnormalities linked to SIDS
26 September, 2017The common brain chemical serotonin may be contributing to sudden infant death syndrome.
Goodbye, Pap smears — HPV screening better at cancer detection
26 September, 2017 by Lauren DavisIn December, HPV screening will replace Pap smears, aligning with evidence from Australia's largest clinical trial.
Codeine abuse costing the Australian health system
25 September, 2017One hospital alone had $1 million in codeine abuse-related costs.
Charity launches app for ovarian cancer patients
20 September, 2017The app will help women with ovarian cancer self-monitor their treatment and results, and fund further research.
