Articles
How data insights are improving access to antenatal care in western Sydney
Auburn Hospital Antenatal Service implemented the Baby Steps program to address worryingly low numbers of women attending antenatal care. [ + ]
Australian surgeons gain access to surgical wash to combat post-surgical infection
Next Science has announced the Australian launch of Bactisure — a surgical wash that combats post-surgical infections and helps to address antibiotic resistance. [ + ]
Five reasons why COVID-19 has left the health sector vulnerable to cybercrime
An industry white paper explores the impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare industry's cybersecurity landscape and shares best-practice guidance for healthcare providers. [ + ]
Delos Australia expands wellness across human environment
Delos Australia's wellness solutions are paving the way for more Australian indoor spaces to become healthier than ever before. [ + ]
How emergency telemedicine has helped with work life balance — a female perspective
Flexibility within emergency telemedicine allows female emergency physicians to balance purpose with passion and invest deeply in areas of their life outside the emergency department. [ + ]
Protecting data in the age of digital health
IT teams within healthcare institutions should consider a data protection strategy on a foundation of education, implementation and remediation to be impermeable from the word go. [ + ]
Drug-resistant UTIs: the canary in the coalmine
One of the world's most common infections will cost Australia more than $1 billion a year within the next decade if nothing is done to stop the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. [ + ]
Wollongong Hospital finds solution to connect ICU patients with their families
The hospital is mitigating the impact of ICU visitor restrictions with HowRU — a bespoke solution that uses video and collaboration technology to help families and ICU patients stay connected. [ + ]
Vaccinate potential superspreaders first, researchers say
Macquarie University researchers have unveiled a strategy that models who should be vaccinated first. [ + ]
Australian experts respond to Pfizer vaccine announcement
Pfizer and BioNTech have issued a press release, announcing that their vaccine candidate is more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19. [ + ]
Will APIs and healthcare apps repeat the mistakes of the past?
What will the consequences be when we end up with so many apps that we can't remember which one to use? [ + ]
Young healthcare workers see tech's potential to reduce workloads
The Future Health Index 2020 report uncovers the needs of the next generation of healthcare professionals, providing insights into how to support and empower them. [ + ]
Designing for community, connection and sense of place
Innovative design embraces residents' diversity, defies ageism and embeds community and sense of place. [ + ]
Health collaboration crucial for the best care of older Australians
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought into sharp focus the crucial relationship between aged care, hospitals, general practice, ambulance services and the whole health system. [ + ]
Medication safety is everyone's business
With the use of medication being the most common healthcare intervention, the challenge of upholding safety has never been more important. [ + ]
