Apr 19, 2021 · Wounds are very common across the spectrum of health care settings, with a range of presentations including traumatic or surgical wounds and chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers and leg wounds (in particular venous stasis ulcers and arterial ulcers), ischemic wounds (gangrene) and pressure injuries.Less common wounds may include vasculitic ulcers, necrotising fasciitis, pyoderma ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Each genetic marker had a very small effect but combined could affect how the brain regulates mood, stress and other factors. Hundreds of researchers on six continents took part in the study, which is expected to reinforce how mental health conditions are as biologically based as other conditions like heart disease.

Jan 5, 2025 · Australia’s healthcare industry is continually growing making 2025 the year to step in for those considering a career in nursing. As the demand for healthcare professionals rises, the nursing sector needs staff like never before, driven by an ageing population, technological advances, and government input.

Jan 10, 2025 · A link between a baby's death and claimed understaffing at a major hospital has not been found by an independent review. But the investigation of Royal Hobart Hospital maternity services, led by experienced nurse, midwife and health consultant Amanda Singleton, conceded staffing issues have hurt the quality of care provided to new mothers.

Dec 30, 2024 · Actress Gal Gadot has revealed her baby daughter had to be delivered during emergency surgery earlier this year after a "massive blood clot" was discovered in the Wonder Woman star's brain.

Melatonin can now be sold over the counter in Australia, enabling insomniacs over 55 safer access to the sleep drug without a prescription. Australians insomniacs aged over 55 will no longer need to look overseas to source a sleep-inducing drug without a prescription.

Dec 30, 2024 · Most injuries and manual handling injuries occur when supporting a resident or consumer to move. The highest risk task for a personal care or support worker is personal care, with examples being bed mobility, personal hygiene, transfers, dressing, and undressing.

Oct 16, 2023 · While melatonin pills are available in Australia, for most people you'll need a prescription from your doctor. Since 2021, a form of melatonin became available from pharmacies without a prescription, but only for people aged over 55.

Jan 31, 2025 · "You cannot prevent, cannot screen or reduce your risk of blood cancer," the foundation's head of research Bill Stavreski told AAP. "We just don't know what causes blood cancers and it's no surprise that blood cancers are the fastest growing cancer and the largest growing in the last 20 years, predicted to be the No.1 cancer by 2035.

Jan 13, 2025 · Nationally, the average out-of-pocket cost for patients increased four per cent year-on-year, with the average charge $43.38 in 2025. Remarkably, the study found no Tasmanian clinics that would bulk bill a new adult patient without concessions, with that state also having the largest average out-of-pocket cost at $54.26.