New guidelines released this week will reduce the number of unnecessary prescriptions for senior Australians with dementia. Developed by the University of Sydney in conjunction with Canada’s Bruyère Research Institute, the document was approved by the National Health and Medical ...

As muscle, bone and joint conditions continue to become more common, new research has found those suffering from musculoskeletal problems could benefit from a different approach to treatment. The national report released today was commissioned by MOVE and conducted by ...

Are you an early bird or a night owl? Unpacking that question is a good starting point for shiftworkers to ensure a person-centred approach to caring for people with dementia at night, says Belinda Goodenough, knowledge translation manager at Dementia Training ...

Malnutrition is common in aged care settings and is associated with an increased risk of ill health and a decline in the physical health, function and wellbeing of residents. Studies consistently identify that more than half the people living in ...

A tailored approach to deprescribing less effective medicines will get the best results among older adults, a team of University of Sydney researchers say. Lead researcher Kristie Weir said it can be safe to reduce or carefully cease medicines but ...

Four Australian organisations have received a share in close to $155,000 worth of funding for their HIV programs. The funding, provided by ViiV Healthcare’s Positive Action Community Grants (PACG), will support organisations in leading community programs that address stigma, discrimination ...

Health professionals hoping to learn more about aseptic technique in wound care now have access to a new consensus document by Wounds Australia. Chief executive Anne Buck said the publication will help clinicians provide evidence-based wound care and meet infection ...

Malnutrition is a term used to describe an imbalance in nutrition, with a deficiency in energy, protein and other nutrients leading to unfavourable effects on body function, composition and clinical outcomes. Malnutrition is associated with a series of complications, including ...