Industry News
Cluster trial to bring together over-65s and preschoolers
The trial will evaluate the potential for community intergenerational practice to reduce frailty in older adults and improve school readiness in children. [ + ]
Pitfalls of high-risk prescribing
For many aged 65 years and older, good health is only achievable with the help of prescription drugs. [ + ]
Model finds key to COVID-19 deaths in the elderly
A person's ability to fight infections largely depends on how well their immune system replicates the cells effective at destroying the virus that causes the disease. [ + ]
Animations to help prevent dementia in CALD communities
The National Ageing Research Institute has launched the next phase of its Moving Pictures project aimed at dementia awareness. [ + ]
Bupa, Cabrini Health partner for at-home hospital care
Cabrini Health and Bupa have signed an agreement to expand new models of care services, as part of an extension of their contract. [ + ]
New micro-device set to boost IVF success
The University of Adelaide and Fertilis have developed a micro-device that will allow more IVF clinics to offer intracytoplasmic sperm injection as a treatment. [ + ]
Long COVID: Half of patients hospitalised have at least one symptom two years on
Half of a a group of patients admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 infection in Wuhan, China, still have at least one lingering symptom two years on, according to a new study. [ + ]
Contact lens that can deliver glaucoma treatment
International researchers have developed a contact lens that is said to be capable of treating glaucoma by sensing when treatment is required and applying it. [ + ]
Qlik part of consortium to deliver ADF e-health project
Qlik has announced it will play a vital role in the transformation of the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) e-health management system. [ + ]
LASA CEO Sean Rooney to step down after six years
After six years leading aged care sector industry body Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), CEO Sean Rooney has decided to step down. [ + ]
Updated stroke management guidelines released
Over 30 new and updated recommendations have been made for stroke management since 2018. [ + ]
Novel MRI tech for aggressive brain tumours gets funding boost
The University of South Australia and Ferronova are developing a novel technology to precisely image aggressive brain cancers and guide treatment. [ + ]
COPD management: trial to address deficiencies in primary care
A Cochrane Review has highlighted an urgent need to identify the best type of interventions to improve guideline-recommended management of COPD as well as patient-related outcomes in the primary care setting. [ + ]
Raw meat parasite linked to common eye disease
One in 150 Australians have retinal scars caused by the Toxoplasma parasite, according to new Flinders University analysis. [ + ]
Two-thirds of people unaware of Home Medicines Review — survey
Falls, confusion, trouble remembering and concentrating. Also dry mouth, constipation and trouble urinating. It is easy to think these are signs of aging. [ + ]
