Industry News
New mammogram measures for assessing breast cancer risk
An international team of researchers, led by The University of Melbourne, has found two new mammogram-based measures for breast cancer risk. [ + ]
Australian experts comment on deaths in Norway
Norway has reported several deaths and some side effects in elderly people vaccinated with the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine. [ + ]
Low-carb diet drives type 2 diabetes remission
International researchers — including those from CSIRO — have found that consuming fewer carbs can potentially put type 2 diabetes into remission. [ + ]
Cure Brain Cancer Foundation welcomes new leadership
New appointments at the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation will see the organisation refocusing its mission to support research, advocacy and awareness of brain cancer in Australia. [ + ]
GPs to take lead role in COVID-19 vaccine rollout
The RACGP has welcomed government confirmation that GPs will be at the forefront of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout. [ + ]
CHP Australia backs call to action on health misinformation
CHP Australia has announced its support of the Australian Medical Association's call for action to tackle health misinformation on the internet and social media. [ + ]
Gut imbalance linked to 'long COVID'
A study published in the journal Gut reveals that the gut microbiome may influence the severity of COVID-19 and the immune system's response to the infection. [ + ]
Most women never use frozen eggs
Research at The University of Melbourne reveals that most women who freeze their eggs for later use do not end up using them, leading to wastage. [ + ]
Delaying the second dose of Pfizer’s vaccine could be dangerous, immunologist warns
An immunologist at the University of Queensland has cautioned over the UK's decision to delay second doses of the Pfizer vaccine. [ + ]
ACN launches aged-care CPD series to upskill nurses
The series will allow nurses involved in the aged-care sector to update their knowledge and skills by reflecting on their practice and ensuring best practice. [ + ]
Medtech predictions for 2021
Three Australian small-cap and start-up executives give their take on what we might see from the medtech industry in 2021. [ + ]
Christmas cheer delivered to Sydney Children's Hospital workers
Thank you gifts were delivered to frontline workers and their families at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick by a convoy of Santa's Little Sherpas. [ + ]
Medtech start-up brings sustainable disinfection solution to Australia
An innovative, sustainable disinfection technology that uses UV-C light to disinfect ultrasound probes and cables is now available in Australia. [ + ]
Chatbot detects speech changes typical of early Alzheimer's
QUT PhD data science researcher Ahmed Alkenani has developed a chatbot that can identify multiple stages of dementia by analysing linguistic biomarkers. [ + ]
The psychology of anti-vaxxers
Psychologists have shed light on why seemingly intelligent people ignore the evidence base supporting vaccines and label them unsafe, despite having little to no expertise on scientific methodology. [ + ]
