NICE urged to update dental antibiotic guidelines to protect high-risk heart patients
Research led by the University of Sheffield found that dental patients at high-risk of infective endocarditis, a life-threatening infection, should be given antibiotics before undergoing invasive dental treatement.
How do we solve the maths teacher shortage?
The report recommends a national strategy to train more existing teachers to be maths teachers. This would replace the current piecemeal approach. Photo by Ridofranz via iStock.
Patients with delirium more likely to develop dementia
University of Queensland researchers have found older patients who experience delirium are three times more likely to develop dementia.
Australia’s potential as a global leader for surgical AI
Australia and New Zealand could become international leaders in the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery, but first there needs to be guidelines in place to safeguard patients, according to University of Adelaide experts.
US approves drug to treat resistant high blood pressure
A high blood pressure medication which was trialled in a study led by The University of Western Australia has been approved for use in the United States.
Durham to power up next generation of fusion scientists and engineers
Researchers in our Physics Department will receive funding for the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Fusion Power from the UK’s biggest-ever investment in engineering and physical sciences doctoral skills.
Tiniest ‘starquake’ ever detected – new study
An orange dwarf star has yielded the tiniest ‘starquakes’ ever recorded, measured by an international team of scientists.
Why scrapping the term ‘long COVID’ would be harmful for people with the condition
The assertion from Queensland’s chief health officer John Gerrard that it’s time to stop using the term “long COVID” has made waves in Australian and international media over recent days.
University of Birmingham and Fraunhofer UMSICHT renew applied research partnership
UK - Germany partnership looks to broaden collaboration in delivering green energy and renewable resources.
Space tech to revolutionise infection control in hospitals
Scientists from the University of Southampton are using space technology to tackle infection control in hospitals – and help them cut their carbon emissions.
