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Keeping health care cyber safe
It is possible to thwart the threat of cyber attackers, but to do so healthcare providers need to acknowledge there is a problem facing their sector. [ + ]
Optimising osteoporosis care throughout Asia–Pacific
APCO has launched pan-Asia–Pacific clinical practice standards for the screening, diagnosis and management of osteoporosis, targeting a broad range of high-risk groups. [ + ]
Monash innovation reduces risk of COVID in healthcare workers
A Monash University study reveals that a simple ventilated headboard hood can stop SARS-CoV-2 from spreading between patients and healthcare workers on hospital wards. [ + ]
Predicting risk of spinal fracture using bioengineering
Researchers have developed biomechanical models that use mathematical- and physics-based representations of human movement to predict spinal loading. [ + ]
RACGP program to boost critical health research
The RACGP 2021 Academic Post program aims to promote general practice research, and sees participants completing a research project with support from a university. [ + ]
The potential of androgens in breast cancer treatment
An international study has uncovered new evidence of the positive role of androgens in breast cancer treatment. [ + ]
Monash researchers outsmart superbug
Researchers have discovered how to revert antibiotic resistance in one of the most dangerous superbugs: Acinetobacter baumannii — responsible for up to 20% of infections in ICUs. [ + ]
How tech can help combat workplace stress in aged care
One solution that aged-care businesses can pursue — in order to help their employees to be healthier, happier and stress-free — is the use of technology within the care environment. [ + ]
Experts comment on early COVID vaccination rollout
Australia's coronavirus vaccine rollout will be brought forward to next month, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison saying the first groups are expected to receive the jab in mid-to-late February. [ + ]
Candida auris — a fungus with attitude
Multidrug-resistant C. auris is an important emerging pathogen which demands attention and action when identified in the healthcare setting. [ + ]
Why telehealth technology is the key to advancing Australian health care
We must learn from the pandemic and use it as a guide for new healthcare models — one that includes greater implementation of technology for remote consultations. [ + ]
Vehicle partition screens: the PPE for healthcare rides
Recent months have seen growing demand for partition screens in many countries to ensure extra precaution and mitigate the risks of coronavirus infection among drivers. [ + ]
The promising medicinal benefits of cannabis
Medicinal cannabis is any cannabis-based product prescribed to relieve the symptoms of a medical condition. [ + ]
Three ways Australian healthcare providers can ride out the ransomware wave
Here are three key steps every healthcare provider needs to undertake to get ahead of their growing ransomware problem. [ + ]
Oxford publishes peer-reviewed COVID-19 vaccine results
Interim results of the University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine Phase 3 trials find that the vaccine protects against symptomatic disease in 70% of cases on average. [ + ]
