The colour of wounds and its implication for healing
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 is now accessible over the counter in Australia
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.
How to buy Melatonin in Australia - HealthTimes
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.
Ageing skin and skin integrity assessment - HealthTimes
Nov 13, 2023 · Many of us take our skin for granted, but as the largest organ of the body, skin does a lot more than most people think it does. In fact, it provides several important functions, namely protection from external environmental influences, thermoregulation, electrolyte balance and sensation – pain, touch, heat and cold and shock absorption.
Mind check: should schools track kids' mental health?
Nov 17, 2024 · When teenager Gianna was going through her darkest times, digital support services helped her see the light at the end of the tunnel. Having been bullied at primary school, things only got worse when she reached high school, where …
Hey Zeus: a potential saviour for rural stroke patients
Dec 22, 2024 · Garry Tierney describes the time he had a major stroke while driving on a notorious stretch of road as his lucky day. Two people stopped to help Mr Tierney and his partner Kim Cooper when his car swerved to the middle of busy Picton Road, south of Sydney, miraculously avoiding other vehicles.
A new year, a new resolve: Aussies' 2025 resolutions
Dec 31, 2024 · Australians plan to be more frugal and trim down in 2025, but experts warn meaningful change will take sustained effort. Comparison website Finder surveyed over 1000 people and found more than 50 per cent were planning to save more, while over a third of Australians had plans to lose weight.
What is an Exercise Physiologist? - HealthTimes
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 …
9 Facts About Manual Handling in Aged Care [Must Know]
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.
Social Activities and Their Impact on Elderly Well-being
May 9, 2024 · Social engagement provides cognitive stimulation, challenging the brain and promoting the formation of new neural connections. Interacting with others encourages cognitive processes such as problem-solving, memory recall, and language use, which are essential for maintaining cognitive function.