Industry News
Telehealth service improves medical abortion access
Recent findings suggest only one in 10 GPs in Australia actively engage in prescribing abortion medications. [ + ]
Australia's oldest hospital awarded Nightingale Badge
The badge is awarded to individuals and institutions who have made an exceptional contribution to the nursing profession. [ + ]
Hypertension guidelines must include salt substitues: research
In Australia and New Zealand, most people consume excessive amounts of sodium, with the estimated average said to be about 3600 mg/day [ + ]
How to shield breast cancer patients from lymphoedema
Global researchers have published a clinical guide on how and where to roll out evidence-based interventions to help prevent lymphoedema for cancer survivors. [ + ]
Study lists 16 potentally risky medicines in Aust health care
Researchers from the RMIT have developed a list of potentially dangerous medications used in Australia and have also suggested safer alternatives. [ + ]
South Australia's statewide PRM program goes live
The South Australian Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine Theranostics Service has gone live with The Clinician's digital solution for the collection and reporting of PRMs. [ + ]
Aust Healthcare Week 2024: register now for your free pass
With more than 150 leading health sector speakers, over 100 sessions and two deep-dive master classes, AHW 2024 has something for everyone. [ + ]
KAESER unveils new AU$50m Vic facility
KAESER Australia has unveiled a new 4500 m2 facility in Dandenong South (Vic) that includes offices, a warehouse and a workshop. [ + ]
Peninsula Health appoints Telstra for $1.6m tech upgrade
Telstra will deliver a comprehensive technology and connectivity upgrade for Peninsula Health, a major public health service in Victoria. [ + ]
Cannatrek signs MoU to advance medicinal cannabis research
Cannatrek has signed an agreeent with Mie University in Tsu, Japan, to forge an open collaboration focused on accelerating medical research. [ + ]
Anti-psychotic medications and the risk of heart rhythm disorders
Around 350,000 Australians are prescribed at least one anti-psychotic drug each year, prompting calls to better monitor patients and perform ECGs. [ + ]
Almost 9 in 10 vape stores located around schools: study
Vape stores are densely located around schools and in disadvantaged areas, according to new research. [ + ]
Study highlights challenges in vape prevention messaging
Cohesive and collaborative action is needed to inform young people about the devastating harms of vaping, suggests a new study. [ + ]
Almost half of postpartum women not screened for heart disease, diabetes: study
About half of postpartum women with diagnosed gestational diabetes are not adequately screened post-pregnancy, according to a new study. [ + ]
Tanya Vogt to helm ANMAC
The Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Board has announced that Tanya Vogt will be the organisation's new CEO. [ + ]