The colour of wounds and its implication for healing
Wounds are very common across the spectrum of health care settings, with a range of presentations including traumatic or surgical wounds and chronic wounds such as diabetic foot …
Melatonin is now accessible over the counter in Australia
Melatonin can now be sold over the counter in Australia, enabling insomniacs over 55 safer access to the sleep drug without a prescription. Australians insomniacs aged over 55 will no …
How to buy Melatonin in Australia - HealthTimes
Oct 16, 2023 · While melatonin pills are available in Australia, for most people you'll need a prescription from your doctor. Since 2021, a form of melatonin became available from …
COVID-19 vaccine negligence claims 'needle in haystack'
Dec 4, 2024 · Finding specific alleged instances of negligence or malfeasance was like "trying to find a needle in a haystack", she said. "For anyone to get across this statement of claim …
Ageing skin and skin integrity assessment - HealthTimes
Nov 13, 2023 · Many of us take our skin for granted, but as the largest organ of the body, skin does a lot more than most people think it does. In fact, it provides several important functions, …
Mind check: should schools track kids' mental health?
Nov 17, 2024 · When teenager Gianna was going through her darkest times, digital support services helped her see the light at the end of the tunnel. Having been bullied at primary …
What is an Exercise Physiologist? - HealthTimes
Nov 30, 2020 · Nicole Madigan is a widely published journalist with more than 15 years experience in the media and communications industries. Specialising in health, business, …
Infectious virus samples missing after state lab bungle
Dec 10, 2024 · Hundreds of infectious virus samples have gone missing, sparking an investigation into another state-run laboratory bungle. In a "major breach" of biosecurity control, a …
A new year, a new resolve: Aussies' 2025 resolutions
Dec 31, 2024 · Australians plan to be more frugal and trim down in 2025, but experts warn meaningful change will take sustained effort. Comparison website Finder surveyed over 1000 …
9 Facts About Manual Handling in Aged Care [Must Know]
Dec 30, 2024 · Most injuries and manual handling injuries occur when supporting a resident or consumer to move. The highest risk task for a personal care or support worker is personal …