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Exciting innovations in health care
We take a look at some of the exciting developments happening in the medical device space. [ + ]
Femtech: technology enhancing women's health
Femtech — technologies specifically designed to positively impact women's health — has the potential to radically improve health outcomes for women globally. [ + ]
Genomics: a new frontier in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases
Genomic medicine has the potential to make diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases more efficient and effective, supporting new therapeutic options. [ + ]
Why open data must underpin our nation's COVID vaccination rollout
A slow-paced vaccination rollout could undermine all of Australia's COVID achievements so far. [ + ]
A Day in the Life of a Limbs 4 Life peer support volunteer
Andrew is a trained peer support volunteer at Limbs 4 Life, an organisation that provides information and support to amputees and their families. [ + ]
How will technology really help us meet our national health objectives?
RMIT Technology Professor Kate Fox discusses which health technologies are likely to become realities and which are simply hype. [ + ]
Westmead Health Precinct centrepiece connects to health's future
Combining health, education, innovation and research, Westmead's Central Acute Services Building (CASB) stands as the new benchmark for connection in design. [ + ]
Why healthcare security needs urgent care
Increased ransomware incidents in health care require stringent protection of critical systems and data. [ + ]
What technologies are having an impact in aged care?
Areas where technological innovation is coming to the fore include assistive technology for mobility, sensory technology, and virtual reality. [ + ]
Making virtual hospitals the norm
When Sydney's RPA Virtual Hospital (rpavirtual) first opened its doors in February last year, few could imagine the success story that would unfold. [ + ]
Time to rethink our approach to using cannulas
Associate Professor Amanda Walker explains why it's time for a consistent approach to using cannulas. [ + ]
Automation can lead to better patient outcomes in health care
Robotic process automation can transform a medical practice, clinic or hospital, enabling better patient outcomes. [ + ]
How to address the wellbeing crisis affecting healthcare workers
Digital solutions can help healthcare organisations develop proactive safety and security cultures as well as mentally healthy workforces. [ + ]
Technology enables health care to reach one of the most remote communities in the world
When border closures meant that no doctors or allied health professionals could reach the community of Tjuntjuntjara for more than 10 months, digital health provided an answer. [ + ]
What technologies can help achieve best practice in hospital kitchens?
It's time to move away from handwritten, paper-based logs and embrace digital technology, software platforms and modern cooking equipment. [ + ]
