Apr 19, 2021 · 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 ulcers and leg wounds (in particular venous stasis ulcers and arterial ulcers), ischemic wounds (gangrene) and pressure injuries.Less common wounds may include vasculitic ulcers, necrotising fasciitis, pyoderma ...

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 longer need to look overseas to source a sleep-inducing drug without a prescription.

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, property and finance, Nicole writes regularly for numerous high-profile newspapers, magazines and …

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 pharmacies without a prescription, but only for people aged over 55.

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 care, with examples being bed mobility, personal hygiene, transfers, dressing, and undressing.

Jan 5, 2025 · Australia’s healthcare industry is continually growing making 2025 the year to step in for those considering a career in nursing. As the demand for healthcare professionals rises, the nursing sector needs staff like never before, driven by an ageing population, technological advances, and government input.

Jan 1, 2025 · Senior staff from the medical team that treated King Charles for cancer have been personally honoured by the monarch. Charles's GP Dr Douglas Glass, otherwise known as the apothecary to the King, and his physician Professor Richard Leach have been recognised for their service to the monarch and the royal family.

Dec 26, 2024 · A potentially deadly virus has sparked a cross-border warning amid fears mosquito-borne illnesses will threaten a rain-hit state. A public plea has been issued in Queensland after a wet week created ideal mosquito breeding conditions, increasing the risk of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) spreading from NSW.

Sep 22, 2024 · Immunocompromised Australians will have free access to the shingles vaccine in an expansion of the immunisation program. The free vaccine program will now be made available to anyone over 18 who is immunocompromised due to health conditions or a …

Oct 23, 2023 · A nurse's role is one of the most multifacted in the health industry, and one of the most critical parts of their day to day routine is the administering of medication to patients.