AMA slams plan to treat public patients in private hospitals 16 Dec 2009 0 comments A significant investment in public hospital infrastructure and resources is needed to reduce elective surgery waiting lists in public hospitals, says AMA president Dr Andrew Pesce.
Nellie the Elephant no help during CPR 16 Dec 2009 0 comments Mentally singing the children’s nursery rhyme Nellie the Elephant provides no assistance in performing accurate CPR, in spite of conventional wisdom, a UK report claims.
Older doctors more positive towards elderly patients 6 Dec 2009 0 comments Older doctors and doctors with more experience have a more positive attitude towards the elderly than other doctors, a survey reveals.
BNP testing little help in acute heart failure 2 Dec 2009 0 comments History and examination remain the gold standard for diagnosing heart failure in the acute setting, with B-type Natriuretic Peptide testing offering little extra in either specificity or sensitivity,…
HDL protects against CVD in diabetes 24 Nov 2009 0 comments Reconstituted high-density lipoprotein may prevent atherothrombotic complications in people with diabetes mellitus by reducing platelet reactivity, Melbourne research suggests.
Slow walkers more susceptible to CV death 18 Nov 2009 0 comments Older people who walk slowly are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease, a French study reveals.
Low carb diet leads to unhappy weight loss 11 Nov 2009 0 comments Following a very low carbohydrate diet for weight loss may have a negative impact on mood compared to conventional low fat diets despite similar weight loss results, research shows.
GLP-1 agonist promising in obesity 28 Oct 2009 0 comments A GLP-1 agonist used to treat diabetes may have promise as an obesity therapy, new research shows.
Medical training takes too long: Garling 28 Oct 2009 0 comments Australia's inefficient medical training system will need a radical overhaul to keep pace with demand, the medical profession has been told.
Junior doctors stressed but enjoy job 21 Oct 2009 0 comments The majority of junior doctors in Australia and New Zealand show signs of fatigue and burnout but the majority enjoy their job, according to two surveys published in the MJA.