Industry News
Upcoming National Pain Week reveals the faces of pain
This National Pain Week — running from 27 July to 2 August — aims to bust some of the myths and stigma surrounding chronic pain. [ + ]
Pandemic accelerates digital transformation by six years
Twilio's global study reveals that 97% of enterprise decision-makers believe the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated their company's digital transformation efforts. [ + ]
Sydney man receives innovative oncology treatment
The treatment combines a state-of-the-art MRI imaging scanner and a linear accelerator to allow treatment specialists to see tumours and adapt treatment in real time. [ + ]
Digital health micro-credentials to keep workforce up to speed
Three digital health courses will be delivered by RMIT Online and the Digital Health CRC to provide the skills required to match the fast-moving pace of technology in health care. [ + ]
Stroke numbers head south
A report published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reveals that more Australians are surviving stroke. [ + ]
SA researchers develop infection-busting bandages
Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a novel coating that can be applied to any dressing to treat chronic wounds. [ + ]
Australian-developed COVID-19 vaccine could be ready early 2021
Adelaide-based company Vaxine says it could have a COVID-19 vaccine ready as soon as early 2021. [ + ]
Hospital care shifts away from overnight stays
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reveals that hospital admissions rose by an average 3.3% per year between 2014–15 and 2018–19. [ + ]
Scientists' plea: we can't ignore airborne spread of COVID-19
A group of scientists from varying disciplines around the world have appealed to world health authorities to mitigate indoor airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2. [ + ]
Project iRAD to expand in SW Sydney region
The innovative solution enables healthcare organisations to share patient-consented health records across the continuum of care. [ + ]
New Rural Health Commissioner appointed
Associate Professor Ruth Stewart has been appointed as the new National Rural Health Commissioner, succeeding Professor Paul Worley. [ + ]
SA research shows fentanyl safe for mothers in labour
Research from the University of South Australia shows that fentanyl is a safe option for mothers and babies, providing women with more pain relief choices during labour. [ + ]
Melanoma immunotherapy: new target identified
QIMR Berghofer researchers have discovered why some melanoma patients do not respond well to immunotherapy. [ + ]
Stimulating device now an option for chronic back pain
Medical professionals can now access a TGA-approved device to treat patients with chronic back pain, which affects 3.24 million Australians. [ + ]
Weak evidence base for COVID-19 antibody tests
An international team of researchers has warned that evidence does not support the continued use of existing point-of-care tests for COVID-19. [ + ]
