Smokers are at significantly higher risk than non-smokers for post-surgical complications according to a new study. The study conducted by the University of Newcastle, Australia, [...]
One of Australia’s most unconventional nurse researchers is developing a ‘Poop-it’ educational kit for children. The Poop-it Kit will contain poo-related stories, wall posters, poo-shaped [...]
Breastfeeding mothers could potentially vaccinate their babies naturally against malaria, a new study has revealed. Researchers from the University of Western Australia (UWA) investigated whether [...]
A study on nurse presenteeism is being undertaken by Michelle Freeling, Associate Professor Diane Chamberlain, and Dr Didy Button from Flinders University. It will look [...]
Aged care workers are so rushed and under pressure to provide basic physical care for the elderly that they have no time left to meet [...]
Artificial intelligence may be as effective as health professionals at diagnosing disease, according to research published in international journal The Lancet Digital Health. Artificial intelligence [...]
A new global study of 12 million people has found diabetes increases the risk of heart failure and that women are more at risk than [...]
A University of New South Wales (UNSW) research project is tackling the rising global challenge of antibiotic resistance. UNSW secured almost $5 million in Australian [...]
Obesity contributes to a wide range of serious health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer, a new study has revealed. Led by Professor [...]
