Medical Devices & Products Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

Snore No More says Merv Hughes 6/6/2024

Sleep is the pillar of health, impacting our physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing.

Proper Ergonomics When Using a Mobile Computing Workstation 5/22/2024

As a healthcare professional, you likely spend significant time at workstations, looking into patient information, completing administrative tasks and communicating with other ...

Why All Police Cars Need AEDs 4/16/2024

More than 30,000 people experience a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) outside of the hospital every year in Australia.

The Effect of a Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Rehabilitation 4/9/2024

The research was the first to prove the effectiveness of Body-Weight Supported Treadmill (BWST) therapy in restoring gait symmetry in neurological patients.

Suitability of Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Therapy in Increasing Sports Performance 4/9/2024

The high demands on the performance of professional athletes can lead to overloading of the joints of the lower limbs, the occurrence of stress fractures and other associated ...

Gait symmetry restoration in patients with common neurological diseases 4/9/2024

Gait disorders accompanied by significant between-limb asymmetry are common in neurological patients and increase the risk of accidental falls and physical disability.

Evolution of gait asymmetry during body-weight supported treadmill therapy 4/9/2024

Gait disorders accompanied by significant between-limb asymmetry are common in neurological patients and increase the risk of accidental falls and physical disability.

Comparison between Low-Level and High-Intensity Laser Therapy 4/9/2024

Low-level (LLLT) and high-intensity laser therapy (HIL) can be beneficial additions to knee osteoarthritis (KOA) rehabilitation exercises.

Tristel Rinse Assure (RA) – How are you rinsing your medical devices? 3/22/2024

Tristel Rinse Assure (RA) – How are you rinsing your medical devices?

Ultrasound Decontamination: From Probe to Plug 3/22/2024

In ultrasound, having one complete decontamination system to treat an entire device anytime, anywhere rapidly and effectively, is crucial.

Decadent Dessert Without the Guilt 3/12/2024

280 Australians Develop Diabetes Every Day. That’s One Person Every Five Minutes.¹

Automated External Defibrillators Bill 2022 What does it mean to you? 2/27/2024

Automated External Defibrillators Bill 2022 What does it mean to you?

Defibrillators – Mandated in all Western Australia public schools by 30 June 2024 2/27/2024

Defibrillators – Mandated in all Western Australia public schools by 30 June 2024

Why is depth perception crucial when instrumenting in the ear canal? 2/18/2024

Depth perception is crucial when instrumenting in the ear canal for several reasons:

DRSABCD: The Lifesaving Action Plan You Need to Know 2/8/2024

In the face of a medical emergency, having a clear plan of action can mean the difference between life and death.

Campaign Gains Momentum for Mandatory Defibrillators in Australian Workplaces 2/8/2024

Prominent academics are advocating for the compulsory installation of defibrillators in all workplaces and public facilities across Australia, aiming to curb the tragic toll of sudden ...

Gender Disparity in Bystander Defibrillation: Victorian Study Reveals Challenges for Women in Cardiac Emergencies 2/8/2024

A study conducted by the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and Ambulance Victoria sheds light on a concerning gender disparity in bystander defibrillation during cardiac emergencies ...

UK: Cardiac Arrest Survivor Defies Odds: Northern Ireland Leads in Life-Saving Skills 2/8/2024