Relearning old lessons in modern hospitals

150 years after Joseph Lister pioneered antiseptic surgery, hospital administrators still have to be reminded that proper attention to cleanliness saves lives.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

A new study shows that less than 2% of total Government health spending in Australia goes towards public health efforts like infectious and chronic disease protection, prevention and health promotion.

A new vision for health care?

A healthcare system that revolves around what matters most to each individual can create a more efficient healthcare system as well as a healthier, more engaged population.

No, your phone won’t give you cancer

Being glued to your mobile phone all day may rot your mind in many ways but it won’t give you brain cancer.

Bagging more IV bags for Australia

The Australian Government has announced emergency measures to secure sufficient intravenous (IV) fluid products for hospitals amid a global supply shortage but what can be done to ensure permanent supply?

Beyond melanoma

Deaths from non-melanoma skin cancers have almost doubled in Australia this millennium – and the culprit is hiding in plain sight, according to new medical research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Sugar sucks

A study of baby and toddler foods on supermarket shelves across Australia has revealed a staggering number of unregulated claims that mislead parents into thinking these often sugar-loaded products are healthy.

The long history of telemedicine

Telemedicine, like fusion power and moon bases, appears an inevitable technological develop which is always ten years away, but the idea has a long and interesting history which long predates the digital age.

Delaying dementia

Research from the 2024 update of the Lancet Commission on the prevention, treatment and care of dementia suggests that almost half of dementia cases around the world could be prevented or delayed.

The fine print of food

A University of Sydney study investigating menu items on major online food delivery outlets and food delivery phone apps in Australia has found most advertised items are missing nutritional information that would otherwise help consumers make healthy choices.

Screening for dementia

A new self-reporting tool developed by Murdoch University is set to transform the early detection and management of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Integrating wellbeing into mental health research

New research suggests mental wellbeing should be measured alongside standard tests for mental health conditions.