Industry News
COVID-19 taskforce publishes new risk classification tool
The National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce (NCCET) has developed a risk classification tool to guide clinicians making decisions about which people are most likely to benefit from drugs. [ + ]
World-first lung scanner installed at the Prince of Wales Hospital
The world's first dedicated lung scanner, XV Scanner, developed by local researcher Dr Andreas Fouras, has been installed at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney. [ + ]
Low levels of folate may increase dementia risk: research
Low levels of folate (vitamin B9) in the blood may be linked to a heightened risk of dementia and death from any cause in older people, reveals new research. [ + ]
WA pharmacist recognised for leadership, contribution to medical safety
Kerry Fitzsimons has been recognised by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) for her leadership and contribution to medical safety in Western Australia and beyond. [ + ]
New 339-bed, $470 million hospital opens in Maitland
A 339-bed, $470 million hospital has officially opened in the Lower Hunter Valley of New South Wales. [ + ]
Residential aged care: 50% of people don't trust they'd receive good care
And that's not all — 41% of older people consider residential aged-care facilities to be depressing places. [ + ]
Locally developed screening tool detects autism at 11 months
A new screening tool, developed by researchers from La Trobe University, helps detect autism in very young children. [ + ]
Shingrix approved for Australians 18+ at high risk
GSK Australia's Shingrix is available on the private market for the prevention of shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia in people aged 18 years and over who are at increased risk of shingles. [ + ]
Digital Health CRC appoints Annette Schmiede as Acting CEO
The Digital Health CRC (DHCRC) has appointed Annette Schmiede to the role of Acting CEO, following the resignation of former CEO Terry Sweeney. [ + ]
Shift work impacts working memory, impulse control
Shift work has long been linked to health risks, but new analysis shows it may even impact higher brain functions, including memory and mental processing speed. [ + ]
2022 influenza control: virologist recommends four actions
With the lifting of border restrictions and quarantine regulations, Australians can anticipate the reintroduction of influenza, according to the authors of an editorial published by the Medical Journal of Australia. [ + ]
Cell-based influenza vaccine approved for kids 2+
Cell-based seasonal influenza vaccine Flucelvax Quad has been approved for Australian children aged two years and older. [ + ]
Homage appoints new country head to expand home-based care
Technology-led caregiving and health platform Homage has appointed Ben Johnston as Country Manager for Australia. [ + ]
SHPA releases pharmacy standard for heart disease
The new pharmacy practice standard recommends patient to pharmacist ratios and quality improvement indicators specific to specialist cardiology pharmacists. [ + ]
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital implements PSML
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is said to be the first hospital in Australia to implement the Pharmacist Shared Medicines List medicine safety initiative. [ + ]
