Industry News
NSW sepsis pathway outperforms international model
The NSW model is more likely to trigger a warning of patient deterioration from sepsis than the internationally recommended model. [ + ]
AI to ID cardiac arrests on 000 calls
The artificial intelligence technology runs in the background of incoming emergency calls, picking up on key words, language and sound patterns. [ + ]
Australian nurses equipped for coronavirus frontline
The Australian College of Nursing has assured that nurses are well trained and ready to protect the community in the event of a coronavirus outbreak in Australia. [ + ]
Robot successfully samples blood
A team of biomedical engineers has created a blood-sampling robot that performed as well or better than people in a human clinical trial. [ + ]
3D device prints skin for burn wounds
The device covers wounds with a uniform sheet of biomaterial, depositing 'bio ink' that can accelerate the healing process. [ + ]
Safe nCov coronavirus vaccine may take years
The claims of multiple vaccine developers that an nCov coronavirus vaccine may soon be in our hands are misleading, says expert. [ + ]
Australian-led trial in ASCO's Progress Against Cancer report
A trial conducted by an Australian and New Zealand research group has been recognised as one of the most important clinical research advances of the past year. [ + ]
Fake doctor convicted and fined in Victoria
A Victorian man has been convicted in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria and found guilty of six charges under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law. [ + ]
Millions to benefit from medical device price cuts
From false eyes to pacemakers — millions of Australians with private health insurance will benefit from price cuts to thousands of medical technologies. [ + ]
Digital health program launched for nurses and midwives
A professional development program has been launched to identify the digital health skills nurses and midwives need to further improve the quality, safety and efficiency of the care they deliver. [ + ]
Monash device may reduce risk of artery-widening procedure
Researchers from Monash University are developing a device to safely and effectively treat the most common cardiovascular disease: atherosclerosis, or narrowing of the arteries. [ + ]
Seven cases of coronavirus confirmed in Australia
Worldwide, approximately 6074 cases of the virus have been confirmed and 132 deaths have been reported. [ + ]
Trial to test new catheter design
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Cancer Care Services is testing a new catheter design in a pilot study involving 60 patients being treated for cancer. [ + ]
University of Queensland asked to rapidly develop coronavirus vaccine
The university has been asked to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus that could be available worldwide in as little as six months. [ + ]
To wear a mask or not this bushfire season?
If you're a healthcare professional, you've likely been asked this question — or some variation of it — countless times this bushfire season: is it worth wearing a mask or not? [ + ]
