MBS changes to Respiratory Function Tests
Spirometry is the best standardized, most reproducible and most objective measurement of airflow limitation required...
26 October, 2018
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STOP-BANG & The Epworth Sleepiness Scale
For Referrals containing these questionnaires, follow this link: http://thoracicandsleep.com.au/referrals-online-referral/ STOP-BANG The STOP-BANG screening tool has become a well-known...
26 October, 2018
Changes to Medicare item numbers for Thoracic and Sleep Medicine
As of 1st November 2018, MBS items for Thoracic medicine (sleep studies and Respiratory function...
26 October, 2018
Silicosis: Killer Lung Dust Disease
An increase in the number of terminal silicosis cases in the last few months has...
18 October, 2018
Testing your lungs: spirometry
A spirometry test measures how healthy your lungs are and can be used to help...
17 October, 2018
Summer Sleep Hacks
Summer is fast approaching and the last of the cool nights will soon be gone...
15 October, 2018
Griffith University: Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Commendations; Recognising Griffith Excellence
Griffith University closely monitor their students’ experiences of teaching and courses in order to identify and...
15 October, 2018
Blood Test for Drowsy Driving
Researchers have developed a blood screening test which identifies signs of acute total sleep loss....
11 October, 2018
A chinstrap alone will treat Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea = FAKE NEWS!
Medical and health information is easily available online for the general population and the wider...
11 October, 2018
Be aware of the impacts of daylight savings on your level of drowsiness.
Recently the clocks wound forward in some states when daylight savings started last Sunday. Some...
10 October, 2018