The flu season has started in Australia. Thankfully, due to increased measures as a result of COVID-19, we have seen fewer cases of influenza, but it is still important not to be complacent, as the flu virus is still in the community. Influenza remains of global concern with an attack rate in most years…
AusTrials and Montserrat Day Hospitals are pleased to announce the formation of an alliance to deliver oncology and haematology trials to patients in the Brisbane area Utilising the skillset of AusTrials’ research staff together with the specialists at the Westside Haematology and Oncology (WHO) enables these clinicians to become involved in new trials and patients to have more treatments options. The WHO clinic, owned and operated by Montserrat Day Hospitals, specialises in the…
You may have seen in the news earlier this year that infections due to RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) have been on the increase. Queensland Health announced that there was nearly a fourfold increase in RSV in Greater Brisbane in 2021 compared to last year, and issued a reminder to Queenslanders to help limit the spread…
Have you been diagnosed with anaemia by your GP? Anaemia can occur at any age and there can be underlying treatable causes, but as we get older the incidence of anaemia due to unknown causes increases. In recent times this has been given its own term – unexplained anaemia of ageing (UAA). It is…
