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Scientists at The Florey have proven that a sodium ascorbate solution they pioneered alleviates deadly #sepsis, with the next phase of clinical trials to start rolling out across Australia next month. Read more on CKN: ckn.org.au/content/medica…

As Streptococcus A cases continue to be prevalent in Queensland and internationally, a new nasal vaccine could provide long-term protection from the deadly bacteria. Read more on CKN: ckn.org.au/content/vaccin…

A new study by @QIMRBerghofer published in MJA has highlighted the critical need for doctors to be more vigilant with early detection and monitoring of liver complications in patients with diabetes and obesity. Read more on CKN: ckn.org.au/content/more-s… #liverdisease #NAFLD

A study published in Australian College of Nursing (@acn_tweet)'s Collegian Journal has shed light on critical areas for improvement in the delivery of palliative care, particularly among rural nurses. Read more on CKN: ckn.org.au/content/study-…

This week is World AMR Awareness Week. #AntimicrobialResistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents. CKN provides Queensland Health clinicians with a number of antimicrobial stewardship resources. Visit ckn.org.au/AMS

An Australian-first study, published in MJA, has found significant prevalence of undiagnosed #coeliac disease among first degree relatives of people already diagnosed. Read more on CKN: ckn.org.au/content/if-fam…

Inequity in kidney health care continues to impact the lives, well-being, and health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people according to a new paper from Flinders University Flinders University. Read more on CKN: ckn.org.au/content/strivi… #KidneyDisease #IndigenousHealth

Violence against nurses is pervasive. They are more likely to experience violence than any other health-care professionals. But nurses don't feel empowered or supported to report these crimes and patients are not being held accountable. Read more on CKN: ckn.org.au/content/i-was-…

Researchers at The University of Queensland UQ Medicine/ UQ News have found a way to reverse a cellular process triggered by COVID-19 that contributes to premature aging of the brain – results published in Nature Aging. Read more on CKN: ckn.org.au/content/turnin…

A University of University of Sydney study has shed light on the impact of childhood hospitalisation, showing the direct and indirect costs of paediatric admissions, how it impacts the child, their families and the health system. ckn.org.au/content/univer…

Let’s do this! 2023 was a feast for your eyes. So let’s look back at CKN’s hottest journals and books that you, and thousands of other Queensland Health clinicians, chose to be your reading list for the past year. ckn.org.au/ckns-hottest-1… #QueenslandHealth

Multiple myeloma is one of the most deadly cancers - , only 50% of patients surviving for 5+ years. New research though has uncovered a promising new treatment that inhibits tumour growth and could delay or even prevent relapse. Read more on CKN: ckn.org.au/content/new-th…

AI trained to recognise 'red flags' in retinal images and clinical information can predict if / when high risk people will develop glaucoma. Read more on CKN: ckn.org.au/content/ai-abl… #ophthalmology #glaucoma #QueenslandHealth

A funnel-web spider venom molecule being investigated by a University of Queensland UQ News team has met critical benchmarks towards becoming a treatment for #heartattack and #stroke. Read more on CKN ckn.org.au/content/funnel…

#Diabetes patients may soon have a new alternative to syringes or insulin pumps. University of Sydney scientists have found a new way to supply the body with smart insulin, which can be eaten in capsule form, or better, in a piece of chocolate. Read more on CKN ckn.org.au/content/new-me…

A BMJ The BMJ study found six in 10 US physician contributors to the DSM-5-TR had financial ties to industry. The findings raise questions about editorial independence. Read more on CKN ckn.org.au/content/panel-…

In the fight against infections, knowledge is the strongest weapon. CKN now brings you two Australian texts to help address the challenges posed by infectious diseases and healthcare-associated infections. Read more on CKN: ckn.org.au/content/new-au…

As we continue to swelter through a long, hot summer, the effects of heat waves and the increased likelihood of #ambulance callouts is the subject of new research from Griffith University. Read more: ckn.org.au/content/likeli… #QueenslandAmbulance #QueenslandHealth Queensland Ambulance

Researchers at RMIT University have developed an Aust-first list of 16 potentially dangerous drugs used in health care, and their safer alternatives. Potentially Inappropriate Medicines (PIMs) lists help identify drugs with higher risk of negative clinical outcomes. ckn.org.au/content/new-st…

Vaccine-resistant #pneumonia has increased since a vaccine targeting 13 serotypes of the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria was introduced into the Australian routine childhood immunisation program. Read more on CKN: ckn.org.au/content/nation…