Industry News
Australian-developed COVID-19 vaccine could be ready for widespread use by early-2021
Adelaide-based company Vaxine says it could have a COVID-19 vaccine ready as soon as early-2021, providing all goes well with its human trial phase, which began earlier this month. [ + ]
Hospital care shifts away from overnight stays
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reveals that hospital admissions rose by an average 3.3% per year between 2014–15 and 2018–19. [ + ]
Scientists' plea: we can't ignore airborne spread of COVID-19
A group of scientists from varying disciplines around the world have appealed to world health authorities to mitigate indoor airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2. [ + ]
Project iRAD to expand in SW Sydney region
The innovative solution enables healthcare organisations to share patient-consented health records across the continuum of care. [ + ]
SA research shows fentanyl safe for mothers in labour
Research from the University of South Australia shows that fentanyl is a safe option for mothers and babies, providing women with more pain relief choices during labour. [ + ]
New Rural Health Commissioner appointed
Associate Professor Ruth Stewart has been appointed as the new National Rural Health Commissioner, succeeding Professor Paul Worley. [ + ]
Melanoma immunotherapy: new target identified
QIMR Berghofer researchers have discovered why some melanoma patients do not respond well to immunotherapy. [ + ]
Stimulating device now an option for chronic back pain
Medical professionals can now access a TGA-approved device to treat patients with chronic back pain, which affects 3.24 million Australians. [ + ]
Weak evidence base for COVID-19 antibody tests
An international team of researchers has warned that evidence does not support the continued use of existing point-of-care tests for COVID-19. [ + ]
Access opens for minimally invasive heart treatment
Australians living with symptoms of severe aortic stenosis will now have access to a minimally invasive heart treatment that was previously reserved for only the sickest patients. [ + ]
New nanosponge technology may stop COVID-19 in its tracks
Scientists at UC San Diego may have found a way to neutralise SARS-CoV-2 and block it from infecting human lungs and other vital organs. [ + ]
Study identifies dementia medication management barriers
A study conducted by the Centre for Medicine Use and Safety has identified barriers to effective medication management in people with dementia. [ + ]
Superbug drug discovery to be fast-tracked
Antibiotics discovered at The University of Queensland will be fast-tracked under a $16 million international research deal. [ + ]
Digital health: Innovation Challenge winners announced
The Australian Digital Health Agency has announced the winners of the challenge, which champions digital health innovation. [ + ]
Resources for GPs supporting victims of domestic violence
The RACGP is providing resources and support tools to help GPs care for victims of domestic abuse and violence. [ + ]
