Suspension of pump insulin during hypoglycaemia is safe 17 May 2012 0 comments Automatic cessation of insulin delivery from a pump in response to low blood glucose levels is safe and unlikely to be associated with adverse outcomes, a trial in Perth has concluded.
Enhancement or treatment? Experts clash over growth hormones 17 May 2012 0 comments The use of growth hormones in short children is a waste of resources and amounts to enhancement rather than treatment, an Australian medical ethicist has claimed in arguments refuted by…
Diabetes driving psychological burden in Australia 17 May 2012 0 comments Rising rates of diabetes have driven Australia’s burden of psychological distress since the turn of the century, pointing to inadequate mental health care, a new data analysis reveals.
High-dose calcium supporters need to prove it, says rheumatologist 17 May 2012 0 comments Osteoporosis patients should only take calcium supplements when adequate dietary intake of calcium cannot be achieved, a gathering of Australian rheumatologists have been told.
Aussie researchers find BMD genes 17 May 2012 0 comments Variants in 56 regions of the human genome have been discovered to influence bone mineral density, researchers from Queensland report.
Targeting hyperglycaemia beats junk food tax for diabetes prevention 10 May 2012 0 comments Getting GPs to enlist hyperglycaemic patients in a lifestyle modification program may be the most effective way to reduce diabetes cases between now and 2025, finds an Australian study.
Diabetes diagnosis affects mental state in kids 10 May 2012 0 comments Many children with diabetes have an impaired or borderline mental state within 24 hours of being diagnosed, Australian research finds.
Losing weight leads to ‘substantial improvement’ in fertility treatment 10 May 2012 0 comments Obese women undergoing fertility treatment can triple their chances of getting pregnant by losing weight, finds an Australian study.
Prepare for an ageing workforce, experts urge 10 May 2012 0 comments Older doctors perform worse than their younger colleagues argue two experts who have called on hospitals, regulators, and specialist colleges to prepare for an aging medical workforce.
Clampdown on abuse of telehealth MBS 10 May 2012 0 comments The Federal Government is cracking down on alleged abuse of telehealth consultations funded by Medicare.
