Articles
Report reveals burden of non-melanoma skin cancer
A new report has revealed the unseen burden of non-melanoma skin cancer in Australia. [ + ]
RHH opens medical hyperbaric chamber
The Royal Hobart Hospital recently opened its new Department of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine, featuring a state-of-the-art dual-capability hyperbaric chamber. [ + ]
Delivering human connection through meaningful architectural design
Hummingbird House is a state-of-the-art children's hospice with an empathic and human-centred design. [ + ]
How printers are increasing the risk of data breaches in hospitals
In Australia, health service providers are the most common victims of data breaches, accounting for 115 of a total of 518 data breaches reported in the period January to June 2020. [ + ]
Robotic process automation in health care
Let's see how automation has helped healthcare services manage the influx of demands brought about by COVID-19... [ + ]
Supporting the mental health of children and families
Free online resources such as raisingchildren.net.au are available to help families and their children during the current pandemic. [ + ]
The healthcare products taking out Good Design Awards
We take a look at a small selection of the healthcare products that showcased at the 2020 Good Design Awards. [ + ]
Three perspectives on treating via telehealth
How remote consultations are working for the better for some healthcare businesses. [ + ]
Telehealth lifeline for people living with spinal cord injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia approached telehealth service GPNow about rapidly migrating its NeuroMoves program online. [ + ]
A look at the collaborative surge in health care
A collaborative trend across the healthcare and life science sectors sees teamwork between public and private organisations, providers, researchers, tech vendors and even competitors. [ + ]
Queensland and Oxford: a tale of two vaccine agreements
CSL Limited has signed a heads of agreement for the supply of UQ's COVID-19 vaccine candidate and another to manufacture Oxford University's candidate. [ + ]
How digital health can combat mental health
Many healthcare software providers now offer a 'contactless experience', giving patients confidence that they can receive medical support in a safer environment. [ + ]
Face shields: providing additional layers of protection
Face shields are comfortable to wear — they're also re-usable, and can easily be disassembled and cleaned with most cleaning products. [ + ]
Alarming behaviour employers should look out for
There are a few alarming behavioural patterns and indications healthcare employers need to be mindful of, observe and intervene where necessary. [ + ]
How to evaluate masks and avoid fake products
The Australian market has been flooded by poor quality masks that don't provide adequate protection for healthcare workers. How do you spot a fake? [ + ]
