Industry News
Are triptans more effective for acute migraines?
While there are numerous drugs available for migraines, there's no clear consensus on which ones perform best. [ + ]
New resource to inform policy, action on antimicrobial resistance
CSIRO has launched a new online resource, AMR Action and Insights, to halt the rising death rate and economic burden of AMR in Australia by 2030. [ + ]
NSLHD frailty program gets international recognition
In 2023, the program cut emergency visits and unplanned hospital admissions by 51%, saving $10.9 million. [ + ]
St John Ambulance ACT appoints new CEO
St John Ambulance ACT has appointed Martin Fisk as its new Chief Executive Officer. [ + ]
Cost of hospital readmissions 'disproportionally high': study
UQ researchers analysed data from more than 165,000 hospitalisations for heart failure in all public and most private hospitals in Australia from 2013 to 2017. [ + ]
Fairfield Hospital redevelopment — lead design team appointed
In the coming months, the lead design team will work with Health Infrastructure and SWLHD to identify future requirements and commence early planning for the site. [ + ]
New guidelines for treating unexplained infertility
Up to 30% of infertile heterosexual couples are affected by 'unexplained' infertility, which cannot be assigned a direct cause. [ + ]
Digital tools to improve ADR reporting, medication safety
Around 75% of Australians have experienced a bad reaction to a medication, but fewer than half have reported it to health authorities. [ + ]
50 recommendations to ensure access to latest treatments
The federal government has released the final report of the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Review. [ + ]
WHV launches Men as Allies training program
The program supports men to understand their role in promoting gender equality and preventing gender-based violence and disrespect, whether at home, at work or in the community. [ + ]
Dementia: 46% jump in scripts dispensed, health services use increases
Almost 688,000 dementia medication prescriptions were dispensed to around 72,400 Australians aged 30 and over in 2022–23, according to data from the AIHW. [ + ]
Tweed Valley Hospital wins planning and design award
The award celebrates projects and organisations that are at the forefront of public participation and their commitment to excellence. [ + ]
EMR simulation system to train future nurses
The system provides a risk-free virtual environment to practise use of digital healthcare tools and electronic documentation processes. [ + ]
Clinicians, hospital leaders join SA Health LHN boards
Clinicians and hospital leaders are among the three new board chairs who have been appointed to South Australia's Local Health Networks (LHNs). [ + ]
Report highlights top five areas of innovation in health
Part of a three-year annual review, the report aims to build a sustained innovation pipeline, encouraging collaboration and long-term progress in the health sector. [ + ]