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Immigrants with dementia more likely to present with agitation or aggression, study finds

Immigrants living with dementia were more likely to present with agitation and aggression compared with their non-immigrant counterparts, a new study by Edith Cowan University (ECU) in collaboration with The Dementia Centre, HammondCare, found.

8 Feb 2024

PCOS patients can achieve same birth rates with treatment

Researchers from The University of Queensland have found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) respond well to fertility treatments and have the same birth rate as women without the condition.

12 Dec 2023

New wearable ECG device could help prevent heart attacks

A new compact, lightweight, gel-free and waterproof electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor offers more comfort and less skin irritation, compared to similar heart monitoring devices on the market.

31 Oct 2023

Pfizer Australia and BioNTech announce TGA approval for Omicron XBB.1.5-adapted monovalent COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer Australia and BioNTech SE today announced that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) have authorised the companies’ XBB.1.5-adapted monovalent COVID-19 vaccine (COMIRNATY® Omicron XBB.1.5) in individuals 5 years and older.

14 Oct 2023

Australia's Long COVID response falling behind global standards, research finds

New research by RMIT University and Northern Health has examined Australia's Long COVID services, guidelines and public health information, compared with international standards.

4 Oct 2023

Physical activity in the 20s appears to provide heart health benefits for women in later life

Researchers from The University of Queensland have found women can retain the benefits of exercise during their 20s, going on to have better heart health later in life.

14 Sep 2023

Eye-tracking technology can help improve quality of life assessment for older people with dementia

More than 50% of Australians living in residential aged care facilities have a dementia diagnosis, with aged care services around the world preparing for the number of older people aged 65 years and above to double in the next 30 years.

8 Sep 2023

New photonic radar system allows highly precise and non-invasive monitoring

Constant monitoring of vital health signs is needed in a variety of clinical environments such as intensive care units, for patients with critical health conditions, health monitoring in aged care facilities and prisons, or in safety monitoring situations where drowsiness can cause accidents.

30 Jun 2023

New campaign launched to raise awareness of the key role played by MS Nurses

MS Australia has today launched a new campaign at Parliament House on World MS Day (30 May) to raise awareness of the crucial role played by MS Nurses.

5 Jun 2023

Pets can help improve mental health and wellbeing of residents in aged care

Furry, finned, or feathered, our family pets come in all shapes and sizes. But while these friendly faces keep us company at home, it's a very different story for people in aged care – many of whom must relinquish their beloved pet as a condition of entry.

20 Feb 2023

Molnupiravir does not reduce hospitalization or deaths in vaccinated adults with COVID-19, but improves recovery

Molnupiravir (taken as an 800mg dose twice daily for five days) does not reduce hospital admissions or deaths in vaccinated adults with COVID-19 infection who are at higher risk of mortality, according to the results of a randomised controlled trial, published in The Lancet journal.

23 Dec 2022

Government health spending increased rapidly during second year of the pandemic

Spending on health goods and services grew by $14.6 billion to $220.9 billion during 2020–21 – the second year (first full year) of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

22 Nov 2022

World Alzheimer’s Day 2022: Improving Post-Diagnosis Care with COGNISANCE

To commemorate World Alzheimer's Day, News-Medical speaks to Dr. Meredith Gresham, coordinator of COGNISANCE: Co-Designing Dementia Diagnosis And Post Diagnostic Care, about the project and post-dementia diagnosis care for patients and their families.

21 Sep 2022

New report provides a detailed picture of people with younger onset dementia

Younger onset dementia has a devastating impact on the lives of people diagnosed and their families, with many developing complex care needs as their illness progresses. In a new study of 5,400 people with younger onset dementia by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), over half (58%) required permanent residential aged care, with 25% of these people aged under 65 at the time of entry to care.

29 Jul 2022

Australian researchers develop sprayable coating to shield surfaces from viruses, bacteria

A first-of-its-kind sprayable coating that can prevent the surface spread of infection from bacteria and viruses - including COVID-19 - over a sustained period –– has been developed by a team of Australian researchers.

22 Jul 2022

Study highlights low use of mental health services in Australian residential aged care facilities

Less than 3% of people with mental health conditions living in Australian residential aged care facilities accessed government-subsidised mental health services, a new analysis from Flinders University and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) has found, with calls for organisational and policy changes to improve access.

22 Jun 2022

Influenza vaccination rates of health and aged care facility staff during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers assessed the impact of COVID-19 on influenza vaccination.

7 Jun 2022

Culturally and linguistically diverse older adults may struggle to keep up with COVID-19 alerts

Migrants, refugees and Australians born with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds may have difficulty keeping up with constant changes in COVID-19 public health alerts, a new study has found.

10 May 2022

New collaborative venture focuses on improving the health of aging Australians

Improving the health of ageing Australians, coordinating care to prevent poor outcomes and incorporating personal experiences into decision making is the focus of a new collaborative venture driven by Flinders University and Adelaide Primary Health Network (PHN).

5 May 2022

Effects of multi-nutrient supplementation on COVID-19 severity in elderly patients

In a new study, researchers analyzed the effects of multi-nutrient supplementation on SARS-CoV-2 vaccine efficacy and the overall improvement of respiratory and muscle function in elderly COVID-19 patients.

27 Jan 2022