Industry News
National ICU dashboard critical during Vic second wave
The Critical Health Resources Information System (CHRIS) provides real-time data on ICU activity and capacity, and facilitates the transfer of critically ill patients. [ + ]
Pandemic maternity care leaves partners and midwifery students most isolated
Curtin University research has documented the varied experiences of people involved in receiving and providing maternity care during the pandemic. [ + ]
National Asthma Council Australia urges asthmatics to get vaccinated
Updates to the Australian Asthma Handbook will help health professionals advise patients with asthma during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. [ + ]
Identifying concussion from rugby players' spit
Researchers have identified distinct chemical 'signatures' for concussion in the spit of elite male rugby players. [ + ]
Report reveals room for improvement in care after abdominal surgery
The report reveals that almost half of abdominal surgery patients in Australia feel they were not given adequate, helpful or accurate information for post-operative recovery. [ + ]
UQ discovery could reduce chemo side effects
University of Queensland pain researchers have made a discovery that could let future cancer patients avoid chemotherapy's worst and most debilitating side effects. [ + ]
Pausing the vaccine rollout will claim, not protect, lives, says Professor
Countries that have opted to pause the AstraZeneca vaccine amid unsubstantiated blood clotting fears are actively choosing to end lives, according to Professor Bruce Thompson. [ + ]
Virtual collaboration room provides immersive transplant training
The X2O Collaboration Room is an immersive virtual training environment for global clinical users of the life-saving Organ Care System technology. [ + ]
Dementia forecast highlights urgency of prevention
Projections that one million Australians will have dementia by 2056 have promted a call to action on prevention strategies. [ + ]
Little lungs breathe easier thanks to Melbourne neonatal nurse
Neonatal intensive care nurse Seona Emanuelli developed the Bidibots nasal cannula for premature and sick babies. [ + ]
AIA Australia launches wellbeing coaching service
The AIA Vitality Wellbeing Check-In Program gives Priority Protection policyholders access to two free sessions with an experienced Mindstar wellbeing coach. [ + ]
Study reports more twins than ever
A global review of twinning rates finds that humans are giving birth to more twins than ever before. [ + ]
Exoskeleton technology comes to Australia
Royal Rehab has entered into an agreement with United States robotic company Ekso Bionics to bring advanced exoskeleton technology to Australia. [ + ]
Australian back pain trial slashes opioid use
A NSW trial has led to a 24% reduction in opioid prescribing for patients with acute back pain in emergency departments. [ + ]
HESTA Excellence Awards — nominations open
HESTA is calling for nominations of dedicated professionals working in disability, allied health, aged care and community services. [ + ]
