Industry News
Museum of Human Disease open to the virtual public
The Museum of Human Disease at UNSW Sydney has launched a virtual museum displaying real organs and body parts. [ + ]
Could COVID-19 trigger new-onset diabetes?
Emerging evidence suggests that COVID-19 may trigger the onset of diabetes in healthy people and cause complications in pre-existing cases. [ + ]
Transplant success with heart-in-a-box method
A new heart transplant method means that a donated heart can now be transported and preserved for longer than previously possible. [ + ]
Second wave of COVID-19 a concern, experts say
Australian healthcare workers are being warned about the prospect of another spike in coronavirus cases. [ + ]
Collaboration will tackle coeliac disease
The research collaboration aims to advance our understanding of the immune mechanisms behind coeliac disease. [ + ]
Test improves prostate cancer detection
Australian researchers have found that a groundbreaking test can improve the early detection of prostate cancer. [ + ]
Subiaco hospital uses wearables to reduce workplace injury
The wearable technology captures and measures hazardous movements and coaches workers using real-time feedback and in-app training. [ + ]
Rural Health Commissioner office to be extended
The government has announced that the office of the National Rural Health Commissioner will be extended past its current expiry date of 30 June 2020. [ + ]
Support for frontline health workers in sub-Saharan Africa and Middle East
As a result of a collaboration, a focused training program will be delivered via mobile app, with the aim of reaching 600,000 nurses and midwives. [ + ]
Preview released for updated Australian Asthma Handbook
The National Asthma Council Australia has released a preview of the updated Australian Asthma Handbook V2.1. [ + ]
Serious assault injures paramedic
A paramedic has been taken to hospital suffering severe pain and a partially dislocated shoulder after being assaulted while attempting to treat a patient. [ + ]
Clot buster holds hope for treating COVID-19
An Australian-developed anti-clotting drug could treat one of the most devastating, life-threatening complications of COVID-19 — microscopic blood clots. [ + ]
Nurses recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
The Australian College of Nursing has welcomed the recognition of the profession's contribution to the community in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours. [ + ]
Nominations open for new HESTA awards
The HESTA Excellence Awards will celebrate the dedicated professionals working in disability, allied health, aged care and community services. [ + ]
Australian wound-healing tech ignites NASA attention
A team from Southern Cross University is pioneering a technology that could heal wounds in days rather than weeks without using stitches. [ + ]
