Anaesthesia & Respiratory Care Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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How to make the transition from paper to electronic records 8/17/2015

Today, most practices recognise the need for making the move to electronic health records (EHR) and reducing the reliance on paper-based records.

Nurse & midwife registration numbers up, but more seeking work 8/11/2015

The total number of all nurses and midwives registered in Australia rose by almost seven per cent between 2011 and 2014, but not all are finding work in their field, according to ...

Organs-on-Chips: invention of micro-device that mimics organ function 8/7/2015

For decades, animal testing has been the logical next step for any medical development on its way from the clinic to the lab. But a new development from a Harvard lab could change ...

How technology is shaping the future of medical training 8/7/2015

Advances in technology has caused an evolution in how future health professionals are trained. From augmented reality headsets, to virtual microscopy, to interactive simulations of ...

How to buy disinfectants that keep your facility clean 8/3/2015

Maintaining adequate hygiene standards in your medical facility is essential to provide optimal healthcare services to your patients. A large component of the cleaning process lies ...

Australian medical research pioneering next generation of treatment 7/30/2015

Ten Australian research grants that led to ground-breaking medical discoveries and important changes to health care have been highlighted in this year's Ten of the Best Research ...

Findings suggest anaesthesia may harm infants' memory 7/27/2015

When researchers at the University of California set out to test the effects of anaesthesia on infants' memory, they weren't sure what they would find.

Is it high time that medicinal marijuana use is decriminalised? 7/24/2015

In June 2015, we learned that the NSW government would be committing $9 million over four years to trial the efficacy of medicinal cannabis for children with severe epilepsy, ...

Cancer death rate projected to decrease over next decade 7/23/2015

The current downward trend in cancer death rates looks set to continue, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

10 Medical Research Breakthroughs You May Not Have Heard Of 7/21/2015

Thanks to advances in medicine, people are living increasingly longer and healthier lives.

How to find a job in healthcare 7/21/2015

Finding a job in the healthcare sector could be the first step to a long and rewarding career.

$2.5 million to keep RFDS flying high in WA 7/20/2015

Western Australians will have greater access to medical services wherever they live or travel in the state, with the Abbott Government to support the purchase of a new aeroplane for ...

10 great podcasts for medical professionals 7/14/2015

Podcasts are a brilliant way for busy medical professionals to stay up-to-date with news in health and any emerging research that could affect the decisions made in practice.

Landmark study highlights value of medication reviews 7/14/2015

A study on the impact of medication reviews in Australia has highlighted the benefits of such services and found they are valuable in identifying medication-related problems, improving ...

NSW Dental Council restricts registration of 12 Sydney Dentists 7/14/2015

Australia's health regulators are working in partnership to enforce infection control standards in dental practice and take action to manage risk to patients.

New drug shows promise for treating relapsed childhood leukaemia 7/10/2015

After testing 70 different drugs over ten years, Australian cancer researchers have discovered a new drug that holds great promise for treating children with an aggressive form of ...

Calls for new anaesthesia guidelines: stop 'starving' patients 7/7/2015

A meeting of anaesthetists in Tasmania has heard that "starving" patients before anaesthesia can be hazardous and do more harm than good to their recovery.

New data linking alcohol and cancer prompts education campaign 7/7/2015

New data released by the Cancer Council Victoria confirms that long-term consumption of four or more 'standard' alcoholic drinks per day doubles the risk of mouth and throat cancer. ...

Report reveals drug companies 'behind medicine approval delays' 6/29/2015

Australian patients are being forced to wait up to 15 months longer to access the latest breakthrough medicines than in the US or Europe because drug companies are delaying bringing ...

How to improve your patients' hospital experience 6/15/2015