Industry News
Designs unveiled for Qld's $1.1bn cancer facility
Billard Leece Partnership (BLP) has been appointed as the lead architect for the initial design phase of the Queensland Cancer Centre. [ + ]
Hospitals worldwide are short of saline. We can't just switch to other IV fluids — here's why
Two particular IV fluids are affected: saline and compound sodium lactate (also called Hartmann's solution). Both fluids are made with salts. [ + ]
Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Victoria
The Department of Health, Victoria has confirmed there are 77 cases and 7 suspected cases of Legionnaires' disease (Legionellosis) in the state. [ + ]
Council for Connected Care inaugural review report released
The Australian Digital Health Agency has welcomed the inaugural annual report of the Council for Connected Care. [ + ]
Progress on new hypertension and lipid guidelines
Around 4.5 million Australian adults have high blood pressure and 8.5 million have abnormal blood lipid levels. Each is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. [ + ]
AI model to help tackle aggression in the ED
A new research project has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into an immersive virtual-reality-enhanced computer simulation program to train frontline healthcare workers in de-escalating aggression in patients. [ + ]
ANDHealth extends CHICC partnership
ANDHealth has extended the Victorian Connected Health Innovation and Commercialisation Centre (CHICC) initiative for a further 12 months. [ + ]
New Qld lab to produce personalised cancer vaccines
A new facility at The University of Queensland is set to produce cancer vaccines tailored to individual patients. [ + ]
Prediction model for cardiac arrest treatment
When treating cardiac arrests, rapid action can improve the chance of survival. [ + ]
Funding to grow primary care nursing workforce
The funding is aimed at placing 6000 nursing students over the next three years, with 50 students already placed in primary health care settings in South Australia alone. [ + ]
Diet in 40s could influence quality of life in 70s: study
Fewer than 1 in 10 people are able to live free of disease and maintain good physical, cognitive and mental health to age 70 and beyond, suggests a new study. [ + ]
Program to improve the safety of incident responders
A Victorian trial program for emergency service personnel and others responding to incidents on high-speed roads has led to recommendations for similar initiatives to be rolled out across Australia. [ + ]
Using mRNA vaccines to prevent UTI, cancers
The federal government has announced $19 million in funding to research projects aimed at finding mRNA vaccines to prevent cancer and urinary tract infections. [ + ]
GenesisCare opens radiation therapy service in Noosa
GenesisCare has opened a new $12 million radiation therapy centre in Noosa, offering treatment to 500 patients annually. [ + ]
Digital health solution for aged care wins national award
An electronic screening and risk prediction tool for deterioration in aged care residents has won the Award for Impact from Cooperative Research Australia. [ + ]
