St Vincent's digital solution to improve risk management
St Vincent's Health Australia's Manager of Clinical Governance & Assurance, Edel Murray, reflects on the organisation's new initiative to reduce risks and...
AI in health — can we program human dignity?
A new survey designed to understand the role of dignity in machine-assisted medical treatment has brought the thorny issue of integrating AI into human health care back...
'Brain fingerprinting' of adolescents might be able to predict mental health problems down the line
Despite the best efforts of clinicians and researchers for decades, we still do not fully know why some people develop mental disorders and others do not.
Preventing patient lift injuries
Studies have linked a higher risk of pain and injury in the healthcare sector to a worker's decision to leave their job.
Double extortion ransomware and patient data protection
With access to a network and holding data for ransom, it's no surprise that ransomware is one of the most pressing and diabolical threats faced by cybersecurity teams.
Buro Roma 3 Lever high back chair
The Buro Roma 3 Lever high back chair with SafeTex fabric is suitable for any healthcare facility.
Omega Industries Pro-Coat Interior AntiViral+ paint
Omega Industries' Pro-Coat Interior AntiViral+ is an eco-friendly, antiviral and...
'Brain fingerprinting' of adolescents might be able to predict mental health problems down the line
Despite the best efforts of clinicians and researchers for decades, we still do not fully know why some people develop mental disorders and others...
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HIV advocates translate academic research into 'plain speak'
Three Australian HIV advocates all living with the condition have undertaken a project to help...
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Health professionals need help to support DV victims
Health practitioners are often ideally placed to offer help to victims of gender-based violence,...
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Juvenile detention menu creates appetite for change
A study of food served in a youth detention centre in South Australia gives insights into the...
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Preventing patient lift injuries
Studies have linked a higher risk of pain and injury in the healthcare sector to a worker's decision to leave their job.
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Nurses to convene on Darwin for national conference
Approximately 700 nurses from across Australia will come together in the Northern Territory for...
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Study looks at circadian rythms, sleep of hospital shift workers
An international study of hospital workers has found that sleep quality and circadian rhythms in...
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Workplace violence: nurses need more post-incident support
Nurses perceive hospital support following a violent incident as being inadequate, and also felt...
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Improving survival from sudden cardiac arrest
Jessica Maris was feeding her baby when her husband Bryan, 31 and a keen cyclist, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in bed.
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Review set to pave the way for International PCOS Guidelines
A recent review of PCOS research and care provides a summary of best-practice evidence and...
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Retraining the brain to reduce chronic pain
A randomised control trial that retrained the brains of people with back pain, and helped them to...
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Hollywood Private Hospital starts HyCASA training
Hollywood Private Hospital is set to become a training and education hub for Hybrid Catheter...
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HDR redesigns Dubbo and Wyong hospitals
Two major hospital redevelopments in regional New South Wales are set to deliver much-needed regional healthcare infrastructure to remote communities.
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Designs released for Swan Hill ED redevelopment
The Victorian Health Building Authority has unveiled the first designs for the $48.7 million...
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How a new $150m private hospital will become 'medical magnet' for Queensland
A $150 million private hospital in South East Queensland is promising to attract "specialist...
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Perth Children's Hospital kids' pedestrian bridge commended
The three-metre-wide and 217-metre-long pedestrian bridge connects the Perth Children’s...
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St Vincent's digital solution to improve risk management
St Vincent's Health Australia's Manager of Clinical Governance & Assurance, Edel Murray, reflects on the organisation's new...
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Tiny bed sensors could put an end to hospital pressure sores
UniSA scientists have designed optical fibre sensors that can be attached to hospital mattresses...
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AIDH, eHealth NSW partner for digital health conference
The Australasian Institute of Digital Health is partnering with NSW Health's digital health...
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Health leaders face persistent barriers to effective data use: report
While many healthcare leaders trust the insights data delivers, they continue to face perennial...
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Clinical trials: the big shift is here
For too long now, clinical trials in Australia have taken place to significantly varied standards. But a cultural shift is coming.
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Westwick-Farrow Media launches Aged Health
Aged Health, a national print and digital publication, is aimed at helping aged care...
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Kylie Woolcock appointed AHHA Chief Executive
The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association has appointed Kylie Woolcock as Chief Executive.
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Subsidy indexation figure inadequate: ACCPA
ACCPA Interim CEO Paul Sadler said the announcement is dire news for aged care providers who have...
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