The most comprehensive report on burns injuries and their treatment ever compiled in Australasia has been released by the Australia and New Zealand Burns Association (ANZBA) Bi National Burn Registry (BiNBR).
Researchers are seeking people who have been aware during anaesthesia to investigate whether there could be a genetic link to this uncommon experience.
The Gillard Government has announced a new hotline for women concerned about their breast implants.
A University of Newcastle research team is investigating the optimum use of hypothermia to reduce further brain injury to stroke patients.
Major abdominal and pelvic surgery carries a high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE)
The latest issue of NPS RADAR provides an independent review of dabigatran (Pradaxa), an oral anticoagulant, for preventing stroke or systemic...
More beds are not the cure for Australia’s stressed public hospital system, according to the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association...
Almost all patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have symptoms that include abdominal discomfort or pain and/or change in bowel habits (...
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a position statement on the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) in patients with IBD
The most common inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
A recent epidemic of potentially life-threatening food allergies is affecting one in 10 Australian infants, according to a new book by Winthrop...
Food induced anaphylaxis is the leading cause of anaphylaxis treated in emergency departments and is increasing in prevalence.
With a second review of the Medicare Safety Net now concluded, how should policy makers, health professionals and patients respond to the many...
South Australia and Queensland are joining forces to push for new food labelling laws which give consumers accurate and up-front information about...
The latest information on elective surgery waiting times and emergency department care in Australia’s public hospitals has been released...
A national survey of nurses’ attitudes backs up the current disharmony in the sector finding nurses are discontented with their work and work...
A ‘third wave’ of asbestos-related cancer has emerged among home renovators
Independent researchers have found Australian shoppers are increasingly looking at claims to help them make decisions in the supermarket, with the...
The National Heart Foundation of Australia is urging people not to eat chocolate in the belief that it will reduce their risk of heart disease...
Time delay to first medical contact and potential percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or fibrinolytic therapy is said to play a major role in...
