Industry News
AI in health: conference to explore risks, ethics and safety
The Australasian Institute for Digital Health's (AIDH) AI.Care 2023 conference will discuss the way forward for artificial intelligence in health care in Australia, including risks, ethics and safety. [ + ]
One in four nurses consider leaving primary care: survey
One in four nurses working in primary health care are considering leaving their role in the next two to five years, according to a workforce survey by APNA. [ + ]
Digital health partnership to create personalised solutions
The Digital Health Collaborative Research Centre (DHCRC), Stryker and UTS have partnered to develop a digital platform to enhance patient health care. [ + ]
Report uncovers health challenges faced by regional populations
The Westfund Regional Health Gap Report examined the health-risk distribution, access to care and costs of treatment across eight key locations of its membership. [ + ]
Slade Health opens new compounding facility in SA
Cancer care provider Icon Group's compounding arm, Slade Health, has opened a new TGA licensed facility in Woodville, South Australia. [ + ]
Oral contraceptives might impair emotion regulation: study
A new study reports that the use of oral contraceptives may affect fear-related brain morphology, knowledge that could deepen understanding of fear-related mechanisms. [ + ]
Ahpra releases new complaints checklist
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has released a new checklist to help registered health practitioners better address complaints from patients and clients. [ + ]
Northern Queensland PHN appoints Sean Rooney as CEO
Former aged care peak body head Sean Rooney has joined the NQPHN as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). [ + ]
New mRNA network to accelerate clinical translation
The network aims to advance mRNA medicine, foster scientific excellence in clinical translation and further the therapeutic potential of the mRNA platform. [ + ]
Novel intervention to improve strength, mobility in rheumatoid arthritis
A novel exercise intervention being trialled by the University of South Australia researchers, in partnership with Arthritis SA, could help improve physical function and quality of life in people. [ + ]
Sydney children's hospitals to receive positive pressure rooms
Using a specialised air ventilation system, these rooms function as a protective shield for some of the sickest and most vulnerable children. [ + ]
Extreme weather injuries on the increase
New research shows that Australian hospital admissions for injuries resulting from extreme weather have increased — especially those relating to heat. [ + ]
Alarming resistance rates prompt calls for updated antibiotic guidelines
Antibiotics to treat common infections in children and babies are no longer effective, due to high rates of resistance, reveals new research. [ + ]
AF diagnosis linked to mild cognitive decline
Atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis was linked to a 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among a cohort of 4.3 million individuals in the UK. [ + ]
Toolkit to guide health professionals on managing menopause
Monash University has led the development of a toolkit aimed at guiding health professionals around the world in assessing and treating women with menopausal health issues. [ + ]