A University of Queensland global clinical study examining new ways of treating children with sepsis – using vitamin C and steroids alongside antibiotics – could save children’s lives around the world. The University of Queensland-led study has received $1.3 million over five years from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to commence one […]
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Week: Insightful New Statistics on Treatment Information: Experts urge for shared decision-making as new survey reveals 25% of families are not consulted about treatment options for children with arthritis Evidence shows that children respond better to treatment when the decision-making process is collaborative.i Despite this, a new survey reveals that not all […]
Memory killer cells at lower frequency: Unvaccinated children mount COVID-19 immune response, but vaccination may be key to strengthening immunity: Unvaccinated children mount a rapid immune response to SARS-CoV-2 which may contribute to less severe symptoms, but which may also limit the development of an immune “memory” response to ward off future infections, a study […]
Obesity fuelling fatty liver disease ‘ticking time-bomb’, warns British Liver Trust: Rocketing rates of obesity are putting millions at risk of an advanced form of fatty liver disease, the charity British Liver Trust is warning on International NASH Day. A record number of people were admitted to hospital with obesity-related conditions in 2020 and without […]
Telemedicine helped ensure essential type 2 diabetes care amid the COVID-19 pandemic: A new study from the University of Eastern Finland indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected healthcare service usage among patients with 2 type diabetes in North Karelia, Finland, but essential care was continuously provided. The delivery of many essential services was […]
This parasite will self-destruct: researchers discover new weapon against drug-resistant malaria: A new method to combat malaria which sees the disease turn against itself could offer an effective treatment for the hundreds of millions of people infected globally each year, as the efficacy of current antimalarial drugs weakens. The University of Melbourne-led research published in […]
Universal health coverage and incarceration: People in prisons left behind in drive to reach universal healthcare goals: An international study of global progress in reaching World Health Organisation (WHO) goals in the provision of universal healthcare coverage has found that many countries, including Australia, may be inflating their success by not counting people in prisons […]
Death from alcohol-related liver disease could be prevented with early diagnosis and intervention, says new study: Patients dying of alcohol-related liver disease had frequent interactions with secondary care services prior to their death, and a new study has found that these opportunities to address their high-risk drinking behavior could have been missed. The research found that […]
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Dental teams can be ‘vital link’ in caring for patients with eating disorders, says charity: Dental teams are in the ideal position to identify and act on early signs of eating disorders, says the Oral Health Foundation. Around 1.25 million people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder and many can be recognised […]
World No Tobacco Day marks continued destruction: The World Health Organization (WHO) has today revealed new information on the extent to which tobacco damages both the environment and human health, calling for steps to make the industry more accountable for the destruction it is causing. Every year the tobacco industry costs the world more than […]
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