China probes mental hospitals over reports patients are being locked up in insurance scam
At the same time, the patients faced strict controls from the hospitals that required them to follow a…
NSW parliamentary inquiry to investigate mould and maggot issues at Newcastle’s Mater Hospital
A state parliamentary inquiry will be established to probe a NSW hospital that was impacted by mould and…
Updated newborn screening guidelines aim to improve cystic fibrosis detection
An updated report on cystic fibrosis (CF) from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, in…
Smartwatch app to track social interactions of stroke survivors may help maximize recovery
A smartwatch app designed to measure social interactions of hospitalized stroke survivors may enable new treatments to preserve…
Antidepressant use does not worsen early outcomes after traumatic brain injury
Taking certain antidepressants at the time of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is not associated with an increased…
Study identifies genes, smoking, and obesity as pneumonia risk factors
Researchers at the University of Oulu have identified genes that increase susceptibility to pneumonia. Alongside inherited risk factors,…
Protein is all the rage. But how much do you really need?
Protein is having a moment, with federal guidelines significantly raising the recommended amount people should eat every day…
MYC cancer gene suppresses immune alarm signals to protect pancreatic tumors
The cancer gene MYC camouflages tumors by suppressing alarm signals that normally activate the immune system. This finding…
Genetic study establishes causal link between obesity and cognitive decline
People with obesity and high blood pressure may face a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical…
St Vincent’s Hospital charged over 2024 death of Makalie Watts-Owen
St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne has been charged over the death of a young Aboriginal woman who died…
Community-based midwife continuity care lowers preterm birth risk across diverse populations
Women who receive continuous care from community-based midwives have a significantly reduced risk of preterm birth in comparison…
Severe vitamin D deficiency linked to higher hospitalizations for respiratory tract infections
Severe vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher rate of hospitalization for respiratory tract infections such as…