19+ hour, 17+ min ago  (284+ words) New ACMA rules mean that from 1 July 2026, businesses sending branded text messages must register with the new SMS Sender ID Register. Jonathan Walsh, General Manager at Esendex, has warned that many healthcare providers are still unaware of the changes. A…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (434+ words) Researchers from Adelaide University are investigating how menopause affects women working in shift-based roles, in a study that aims to address a significant gap in workplace health research. The research comes amid growing attention on menopause in the workplace following…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (635+ words) Lung cancer screening programs could play a much bigger role in helping people quit smoking, but researchers say many services are not yet equipped to deliver sustained cessation support. A new study led by researchers from Flinders Health and Medical…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (335+ words) For more than 100 years, BD has been a trusted name in insulin delivery, starting with the creation of the world's first insulin syringe in 1924. Today, embecta (formerly BD Diabetes Care) is continuing that legacy of innovation, education and advocacy. 1 As…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (385+ words) Among the most significant clinical updates is new guidance on the speed of administration of the first antimicrobial dose for adults with sepsis after recognising the signs and Symptoms of sepsis and septic shock. To support implementation of this guidance,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (537+ words) New Australian research has shed light on why walking becomes slower, more tiring and less efficient with age, with researchers finding the body increasingly prioritises stability over forward movement. The study, led by Flinders University and the University of Canberra,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (618+ words) New concerns have been raised about the long-term use of antidepressants, with researchers calling for treatment reviews every 6 months amid questions over their ongoing effectiveness and potential harms. A clinical overview, published in the'Australian Journal of General Practice, reveals limited…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (426+ words) As running becomes increasingly popular, how does long-distance running affect heart health? A major review of international research has found that marathon running is associated with short-term changes in heart function and cardiac biomarkers, although the long-term significance of these…...

2+ week, 18+ hour ago  (631+ words) For many Australian men, the local pharmacy is the health service they visit most often, without appointment and outside standard business hours. Harnessing that regular contact could transform men's health outcomes, with community pharmacists playing a bigger role in prevention,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (445+ words) Two NSW Government-sponsored clinical trials have confirmed that pharmacist-led care can safely diagnose and treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) and provide resupply of oral contraception, easing pressure on the health system and "saving emergency departments millions of dollars. These…...