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New standards for transgender children
As 1.2% of Australian adolescents identify as transgender, referrals to healthcare professionals will continue to rise, making standards necessary. [ + ]
Australia's first digital public health service
Metro South Health has successfully undertaken the digital transformation of five facilities. Clinician input was integral to the project's success. [ + ]
Superhero hospital gown to the rescue!
Inspired by his young daughter undergoing chemo, a tradie Dad and his mate have designed superhero hospital gowns for sick children. [ + ]
Amazing outcomes thanks to early intervention
Physiotherapist Nicki Stuart delights in Anika Facer's zest for life and said she is a great example of the benefits of early intervention and neuroplasticity. [ + ]
Complicating the complicated
Hospital-acquired complications data on urinary tract infections is unreliable, and could result in hospitals being incorrectly financially penalised. [ + ]
The power of one
With 80% of HESTA's 850K members women, gender diversity and equality are at the top of CEO Debby Blakey's agenda. [ + ]
At the cutting edge
Since the discovery of CRISPR technology, research into genomic science and novel therapy development has exploded. Dr Rebecca Laborde explains the science behind CRISPR and how it is encouraging research innovation. [ + ]
From words to action
In line with international trends, the Advancing of Australian Pharmacy Practice credential provides a pathway to improved outcomes for patients. [ + ]
NEXT GENeration of aged-care professionals
LASA has launched the NEXT GEN initiative to attract more young leaders and professionals into the age services industry. [ + ]
Eczema drug relieves severe asthma
Patients with difficult-to-control asthma are experiencing greater symptom improvement on an eczema drug than on standard therapies. [ + ]
Ibuprofen not good for UTIs
A randomised trial finds ibuprofen is not a safe alternative to antibiotic treatment for urinary tract infection. [ + ]
World experts discuss assistive tech innovations for complex neuro conditions
Assistive technologies can have a huge impact on improving the life of a person with a disability. [ + ]
Notifiable Data Breach law takes effect
Australia's Notifiable Data Breach legislation has come into effect, leaving healthcare organisations at risk of fines of up to $1.8m for failing to disclose a breach. [ + ]
Preventing food allergy tragedies
To avoid exposing healthcare and aged-care patients with food allergies to risk, a robust risk management strategy should be integrated into your organisation's food safety program. [ + ]
In Conversation… with Dr Rebecca Laborde
Dr Laborde explains how data is being used not only for research, but to create efficiencies, reduced costs and improved patient outcomes in health care. [ + ]
