Industry News
e-health tool targets mental health of those with intellectual disability
UNSW Sydney's 3DN has launched MySigns — a tool to support the mental health assessment of people with intellectual disability and communication difficulties. [ + ]
Aspirin linked to gastrointestinal bleeding in over 70s
An international study has found that prolonged daily aspirin use increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding by at least 60% in people aged 70 and over. [ + ]
Study reveals long COVID-19 recovery
University of Leeds researchers have identified a pattern of long-term symptoms experienced by people hospitalised with COVID-19. [ + ]
Sun safety sensor lets you know when you've had too much
Researchers at Macquarie University's Nanotechnology Laboratory have created a personalised, wearable UV-sensitive device that could help millions avoid skin cancer. [ + ]
CSIRO launches accredited face mask testing facility
The new facility, accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities, has the capacity to provide a rapid turnaround on surgical face mask testing. [ + ]
Woman acquires impetigo in "unclean" quarantine hotel
A woman in her 30s claims to have acquired impetigo, a contagious skin infection, during her stay at a quarantine hotel in Sydney. [ + ]
Beyond Blue launches 24/7 pandemic support service
Beyond Blue has partnered with Accenture and Medibank to develop a 24/7 Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service to meet the surge in demand for its services. [ + ]
WA team treat heart disease with cancer therapy
The team of doctors used stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy to treat a patient with a life-threatening arrhythmia known as ventricular tachycardia. [ + ]
Gilead grants program: applications close soon
The 2021 Gilead Fellowship Research Grants Program has extended applications, meaning that applicants now have until Friday, 14 August to secure some of the $300,000 total funding. [ + ]
SA hospital sets example in pandemic handling
Designed and constructed to deal with extreme events, teams within Royal Adelaide Hospital have delivered world-leading health outcomes during the pandemic. [ + ]
PI Therapy as effective as CBT in depression/anxiety
A treatment for depression and anxiety developed at Murdoch University has been shown to be as effective as cognitive behaviour therapy, the current gold standard. [ + ]
Interpreter boost reduces patient self-discharge
A study conducted at Royal Darwin Hospital has found that increased use of Aboriginal interpreters was associated with a decrease in patients leaving treatment early. [ + ]
Sniffer dogs train to detect COVID-19
Researchers at the University of Adelaide are working with international partners to train sniffer dogs to detect COVID-19. [ + ]
A look at Victoria's hospital and ambulance performance data
Reductions in hospitalisations, emergency department visits and ambulance callouts have been reported over the past three months in Victoria. [ + ]
Hospital wellness channel eases patient stress and anxiety
Trialled in Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital, the Wellness Channel is being rolled out across all major hospitals in the Northern Sydney Local Health District. [ + ]
