Post-MI survival in Australia ‘among world’s best’
A major study pinpoints gaps in care, particularly for the elderly.
Tag: Rehabilitation
Former TB sanatoriums treating ‘long COVID’ patients
Up to 10% of beds at one Swiss facility are now filled by coronavirus patients coming for rehabilitation, says its medical director.
Doctor wrongly accused of rum theft sues for defamation
Victoria-based Dr Prasannan Ponganamparambile is also seeking damages for false imprisonment after he was forced into a police van when he attempte…
Start pulmonary rehab early after COVID-19: study
The sooner patients get started after ventilation, the faster their recovery, researchers say.
Singing training as effective as rehab for COPD: study
So-called 'lung choirs' can improve patient's physical capacity and dyspnoea, researchers say.
Cardiac rehab: how good is it in Australia?
Researchers say their study provides baseline data for benchmarking.
Two common conditions linked with cardiac rehab adherence
Australian research suggests mental health may be being overlooked.
1 in 4 physios provide non-recommended treatments
Physios have a lot to offer, but it's important they avoid 'diluting' care, study author says.
Beware the silent epidemic affecting hospitals
Leaving patients 'sinking' in their bed for days at a time sets them back, writes Dr Suneel Dhand, so let's resolve to get them up much sooner.
‘Tantalising’ result in advanced lung cancer rehab trial
Pulmonary rehabilitation just after diagnosis and during active cancer treatment may affect motivation, suggests expert.
