Regulating medical devices in the ‘Internet of things’

New research explores the gap between regulation and practice in healthcare devices, particularly for type 1 diabetes, that are part of the Internet of Things.

Improve your wellbeing all year round

During times of uncertainty it’s important to support your own mental wellbeing. If you’re not started yet, here are a few easy-to-implement self-care tips to improve your daily wellbeing.

Health and wellness trends that will define the “new normal”

The COVID outbreak has underlined the importance of staying fit and well, even when fitness and sporting facilities have been closed or limited in their capacity.

Put down your phone and go to sleep

Analysis of data from the UK Biobank, involving almost 85,000 people, has found that lifestyle factors such as less screen time, adequate sleep, a better-quality diet, and physical activity can help fight depression.

The ethics of infecting healthy people

There are more than 200 COVID-19 vaccine candidates being considered at the moment, but human challenge studies are still needed to allow scientists to assess which are most worthy of further development.

Educating the public on genetic testing

A study of Queensland health consumers has found that work is required to improve public understanding and awareness of genetic testing, given its significant potential to improve health outcomes.

Helping first responders deal with stress

Fortem Australia is a not-for-profit organisation providing mental health support to members of first responder agencies and their families.

A sweet solution to the sugar problem

Away from the glare of metropolitan Australian cities and research centres a unique experiment helped reduce sugar consumption in the far north of the country.

“No jab, no pay” delivers results

A tightening of rules has encouraged higher vaccination rates for some of Australia’s most vulnerable children.

Coming back stronger

Our recovery from the pandemic is ultimately dependent on strong communities. We are all in this together.

Coming to a head

Coming to a head

A Monash research team studying head impacts at the elite level of Australian football say it’s too soon to make a direct link between concussion in the sport and brain problems later in life.

Reinventing medical education in the digital age of COVID-19

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, everything about clinical practice and the medical educational system has been turned upside down, but scientific discovery progresses at a rapid pace during times of crisis as new approaches are born from adversity.