The monkeypox outbreak that has been recognised as affecting mainly men who have sex with men has raised concerns over possible stigmatisation of the gay community when accessing healthcare. Since the virus' numbers began to rise in May, there have ...
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Telehealth not enough to replace in-person palliative care: Q&A
As the pandemic fostered the demand for telehealth, a team of researchers asked themselves whether it stood a chance in replacing real-life palliative care services. Following 130 palliative care patients, the two studies revealed that 91 per cent of patients ...
More »Aspiring flight nurse follows his grandmother’s footsteps
A World War II nurse has passed on her passion to her grandson, who now is now aiming for a nursing career with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Harrison Mayall, 23, is the same age as his grandmother Betty Dorothy ...
More »Monkeypox explained – what’s in store for us: podcast
An infectious disease expert says not only will monkeypox cases continue to rise, but we're also likely facing the appearance of new contagious diseases in the future. According to Griffith University Professor Nigel McMillan, climate change, population increase and urbanisation ...
More »Rare chronic condition might finally be treatable: Q&A
Very few researchers have endeavoured to do what Professor James McAuley and his team are about to embark on. They've started a large, world-first trial exploring whether physiotherapy in combination with a drug can treat a rare chronic condition characterised ...
More »US scientists closing in on designing a universal Covid vaccine: podcast
North Carolina-based scientists say they may have designed a universal vaccine that could protect us from current and future Covid strains, but progress is being held back due to funding issues. The dominant BA.4 and BA.5 strains have proven to ...
More »‘I just jump into anything’ – carer wins award for her unwavering spirit
Personal care assistant Maria La Marca has been honoured with an award for her stop-at-nothing attitude in supporting nurses and caring for patients. Nursing Agency 'Caring for You' handed out the 'Can Do Attitude' prize to honour Maria's limitless energy ...
More »Experts warn about hidden pathogens in home and hospital plumbing
Researchers are alerting hospitals and homeowners to watch out for antibiotic-resistant germs in plumbing that may pose a threat to people with lowered immune systems. The warning comes amid rising numbers of people with compromised immunities due to Covid-19 and ...
More »New shoe designed for nurses highlights lack of safety regulations
What started as a project to help provide feedback to diabetic patients who'd lost sensation in their feet became a brand-new footwear concept for healthcare workers. Monash University and Blundstone Australia put their heads together to design footwear for nurses ...
More »Academic urges for reform of Australia’s abortion laws: podcast
Photo: Supplied An expert says Australian abortion legislation is hindering people seeking access to those services, and suggests nurses and midwives should be more involved. CQUniversity academic Lydia Mainey, who specialises in abortion care and gender-based violence, says a change ...
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