Industry News
ED avoidance: 1 in 7 patients can be cared for outside
More accessible out-of-hospital services can help reduce the ongoing pressure on emergency departments (EDs). [ + ]
The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne trials COVID-19 nasal swab
The Murdoch Children's Research Institute and The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne are trialling a new device — Rhinomed Junior — to test children for COVID-19. [ + ]
WHO recommends antibody treatment for COVID-19 patients at high risk of hospital admission
A treatment combining two antibodies (casirivimab and imdevimab) is recommended for two specific groups of patients with COVID-19 by a WHO Guideline Development Group (GDG) panel of international experts and patients in The BMJ. [ + ]
IVF: success rates rise, multiple births fall
Advancements in laboratory techniques and improvements in the overall management of couples experiencing infertility amongst other factors have led to significant improvements in IVF success rates. [ + ]
Qld hospital begins remote consultation in COVID-19 wards
Gold Coast Health has implemented virtual care technology to support remote consultations in COVID-19 wards via a bedside terminal. [ + ]
Early therapy can reduce likelihood of autism diagnosis in children
A parent-led therapy that supports social development can reduce likelihood of an autism diagnosis in children showing early behavioural signs of the condition. [ + ]
AI-powered imaging software begins market pilot
Artrya's non-invasive diagnostic support solution to detect coronary artery disease has commenced its first market pilot with Perth-based radiology practice Envision Medical Imaging. [ + ]
SA doctor gets 25-year ban from practising
A South Australian general practitioner, Dr Brian Geoffrey Holder, has received a 25-year ban by the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. [ + ]
SHPA joins calls for mandatory vaccination of hospital workers
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has joined calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies for all hospital workers. [ + ]
Coating spray uses 'nanoworms' to kill COVID-19
An antiviral surface coating technology developed at The University of Queensland could provide an extra layer of protection against COVID-19 and the flu. [ + ]
Pancreatic cancer: new service trial to support carers
PanKind and QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have teamed up to trial a new service to support carers through the devastating impact of pancreatic cancer. [ + ]
Frontline workers: PPE scarcity and virus exposure impact willingness to work
A survey of 600 frontline healthcare staff has found that scarcity of PPE and exposure to the COVID-19 virus were impacting willingness to work. [ + ]
Reducing hospitalisations for older Australians
One in five South Australians will experience an unplanned hospitalisation or emergency department presentation within 90 days of undertaking an aged-care assessment. [ + ]
Mater invites Queenslanders with disabilities to help shape health care
Mater Research is inviting people with intellectual disabilities and autism as well as their carers to participate in a program aimed at improving the way healthcare services are delivered. [ + ]
$19.75m funding for digital health
Digital health commercialisation organisation ANDHealth has opened applications for its flagship program, ANDHealth+, after receiving a $19.75m funding injection. [ + ]
