Industry News
App helps GPs diagnose cough
A smartphone app is now available to help Australian doctors diagnose common respiratory diseases remotely. [ + ]
Program set to improve medication access for Indigenous Australians
Metro North Hospital and Health Service is launching a pharmaceutical program that will allow greater access to medications for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients visiting its facilities. [ + ]
Movember to launch prostate cancer 'super network'
Movember is launching a bumper network of prostate cancer patient registries, set to transform treatment and care of the disease. [ + ]
HIV study set to change international treatment recommendations
New findings by researchers at the UBC Faculty of Medicine are set to change international treatment recommendations for people with newly diagnosed HIV. [ + ]
The copper touch helps bring safety to surfaces
Products are available that focus on making touchpoints safe. But not all antimicrobial products are equal. [ + ]
HESTA Excellence Awards: finalists revealed
Twenty-four organisations and teams working in disability, allied health, aged care and community services have been revealed as finalists for HESTA Excellence Awards. [ + ]
Limited-edition bandages launch to boost blood donations
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has enlisted Aussie artists to design a vibrant range of limited-edition artwork bandages to celebrate the life-giving efforts of blood and plasma donors. [ + ]
GPs need better MBS rebate options for COVID-recovery phase
Dr Ayman Shenouda says the COVID-19 recovery period may be a challenging time for GPs as they grapple with high patient volumes and a significant spike in chronic health conditions, arising from the virus. [ + ]
LASA session to explore aged-care design
Designing for community, connection and sense of place shows how progressive design helps create vibrant, integrated seniors' communities. [ + ]
Innovative solution disinfects air
An innovative air disinfection stick-on filter that can be integrated into all kinds of HVAC systems and kill up to 99.9% viruses and bacteria has been launched by NCH Asia Pacific. [ + ]
Osteoarthritis discovery could slash health bill
University of South Australia researchers are looking for a new biomarker for osteoarthritis, a condition that affects more than two million Australians. [ + ]
Webstercare makes AFR BOSS Most Innovative Companies list
Webstercare has ranked fourth on the prestigious annual list published by The Australian Financial Review and BOSS Magazine. [ + ]
Skin cancer nurse creates stylish sun safety brand
Registered Nurse Jillian Intini's skin cancer patients inspired her to create Sunbella. The brand's mission is to help women enjoy the outdoors safely and stylishly. [ + ]
SARS-CoV-2 survives on surfaces for up to 28 days
CSIRO researchers have found that SARS-CoV-2 can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces including banknotes, glass and stainless steel. [ + ]
Survey says Australians overestimate IVF success
A Your Fertility survey reveals that most Australians are unaware of how early their fertility starts to decline, with many placing too much faith in IVF as a backup measure. [ + ]
