Nurses cancel action over SA bed closures
Australian Associated PressNurses in Adelaide have called off a planned industrial action after the South Australian government promised to reopen a ward at a major city hospital.Nursing staff at the Royal Adelaide and Queen Elizabeth hospitals had threatened to restrict admissions from Saturday in protest of bed closures at the hospitals.The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation's SA branch said the loss of beds prevented nurses from doing their jobs properly and put patients at risk.The ..>> view originalStem Cell Research for Fighting Degenerative Disc Disease - News
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The thought of being investigated for prostate cancer terrified Paul Davies. About a year ago, Mr Davies was told to see a urologist about a high PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test.He was horrified. Having watched a friend go through a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, he knew it could involve painful biopsies that carry an infection risk, and surgery that might lead to incontinence and sexual dysfunction. Paul Davies was relieved when an MRI showed his enlarged prostate cou..>> view originalGerm-Zapping Robots Kill Hospital-Acquired Infections In Cincinnati
On January 18, five germ-zapping robots were delivered to Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. The main function of these Xenex robots is to prevent HAIs, or Hospital-acquired infections. With mortality rates higher than breast cancer and colon cancer combined, HAIs are no laughing matter; few seem to understand their gravity. Let’s say grandma goes to the hospital with a broken hip. While this is a serious surgery procedure, she is likely not to die from the surgery. Because of HAIs, however, ..>> view originalGreg Hunt's in-tray was full even before he became health minister
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Researchers have said that lap band surgery for obese teenagers should be the 'first option' to aid in weight loss after a study on its impact. The study, led by University of Adelaide researchers along with the Flinders Medical Centre, found there were 'significant benefits' to the procedure.Lap band surgery has proven controversial, especially when performed on young people, with doctors having differing opinions on the subject. A study, led by University of Adelaide researchers along with the..>> view original'Smart needle' a miniature life-saver
A “SMART needle” with a tiny camera inside is helping brain surgeons to avoid causing potentially fatal bleeds.The fibre-optic imaging probe — encased in a brain biopsy needle — has been developed by Adelaide University researchers.The device allows surgeons to see vulnerable blood vessels as they insert the needle.“We call it a smart needle,” the university’s chair of biophotonics Professor Robert McLaughlin said.“It contains a tiny fibre-optic camera, the size of a human hair, shining infrared..>> view originalDrug trial for spinal injuries could reduce damage
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Domino's pizza Garlic Bread, which was recalled after issues with its manufacturing.Jacinda TuttyNews Corp Australia NetworkBUST out the celebrations the garlic bread drought has been broken! After a widespread panic following an announcement from one of Australia’s major garlic bread suppliers that they would be recalling their products, Domino’s Pizza has declared that their stores are now locked and loaded with the country’s favourite loaf.George Weston Foods recalled all eleven of their garl..>> view original
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