Industry News
Digital Health Workforce Summit fast approaching
The event will offer insights on the emergence of new and evolving roles, both clinical and non-clinical, as we deliver health care in the digital world. [ + ]
UTI vaccines could prevent infection for nine years
MV140 is a new vaccine for recurrent UTIs and is administered with two sprays of a pineapple-flavoured suspension under the tongue every day for three months. [ + ]
At-home care recipients in hospital longer compared to aged care residents
The study involved collaboration between the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Flinders University and the University of South Australia. [ + ]
Smart socks detect unhealthy walking style
An electronic sock hopes to improve prevention of foot ulcers and amputation, benefiting patients with diabetes. [ + ]
What's the key to retaining rural GPs?
Understanding doctors' decisions to stay or leave, once recruited, could provide insights on how to address GP shortages in rural and remote areas. [ + ]
Allied health body registers for ADHA's Provider Connect initiative
The initiative is designed to improve the accuracy of healthcare service and practitioner information, while reducing duplication and streamlining notifications. [ + ]
2024 ACIPC conference — registration, abstract submissions open
The 2024 ACIPC International Conference will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and online from 17–20 November 2024. [ + ]
Professor Christine Kilpatrick to lead ACSQHC as Chair
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has appointed Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO as the new Board Chair for a five-year term. [ + ]
WHO launches AI-powered digital health promoter prototype
The prototype, called S.A.R.A.H, represents an evolution of AI-powered health information avatars, using new language models. [ + ]
Non-invasive tests may miss heart failure in AF patients: study
Existing non-invasive screening tools may miss heart failure amongst patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and should be used with caution, suggests latest research from the University of Adelaide (UA). [ + ]
ACT Ambulance deploys 'ultracompact' defibrillators
The deployment will enable remote access paramedics to carry life-saving defibrillators to inaccessible locations. [ + ]
App uses AI to cut endometriosis diagnosis delays
Endometriosis Australia has partnered with CHARLI to launch a period and reproductive health tracking app for diagnosis and management of conditions such as endometriosis. [ + ]
Digital Health CRC granted extension to complete research pipeline
The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) has received an 18-month unfunded extension to embed its research, education, translation and commercialisation programs. [ + ]
Funding boost for on-demand telehealth provider Hola Health
The Pre-Series A venture funding will support the company's mission to provide fast, value-for-money care within 15 minutes — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. [ + ]
Blood analysis could help predict sepsis in children
Professor Luregn Schlapbach from UQ's Child Health Research Centre said sepsis is best treated when recognised early, so the finding could help clinicians in the future. [ + ]
