Industry News
Australians urged to 'know pneumonia' to curb infection rates
As part of Know Pneumonia Day (16 May), Lung Foundation Australia has released a dataset revealing that Australians are failing to be persuaded of the seriousness of pneumococcal pneumonia infection. [ + ]
ANMF hit back at the Budget on International Nurses Day
On International Nurses Day, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation spoke out against the negative impacts of the Budget on nurses. [ + ]
Duress alarms offer protection to staff
Advances in mobile duress alarms provide security for greater numbers of staff at risk in the healthcare environment. [ + ]
Is it time for dermatologists to learn genomics?
Researchers at the University of Queensland have reviewed the key genes affecting pigmentation, in what could be the first step towards using genomics to identify patients genetically predisposed to skin cancer. [ + ]
New imaging technique helps prevent secondary breast cancer surgeries
This new imaging technique assists surgeons to effectively remove all tumours during initial breast cancer surgery. [ + ]
Injection of funds for new stroke research
$205,000 will be shared by eight Australian researchers, underpinning new research projects and supporting future leaders in stroke. [ + ]
Telehealth stands to help thousands with chronic knee pain
Knee osteoarthritis is estimated to affect nearly a million Australians. Telehealth is leading the way in reducing drug reliance and surgery. [ + ]
Early warning UV skin patch
This safe, affordable and easy-to-use sun-sensitive sensor discolours gradually in response to UV light. [ + ]
TB progress threatened by global rise of multidrug resistance
The rise in multidrug-resistant TB threatens to derail decades of progress. [ + ]
Overactive bladder drug linked to depression
A link has been found between the use of antimuscarinic drugs and depression. [ + ]
4K cameras — bringing Hollywood to the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital, Qld, has included specialist Ultra High-Definition (4K) cameras in its operating theatres. [ + ]
New biobank to house 45 and Up study
NSW Minister for Medical Research, Pru Goward has announced a $12 million investment in Australia's first large-scale automated biobank, due to open in 2017. [ + ]
Be on the lookout for PAM this summer
ASID has released a warning to doctors working in remote and rural Australia to be watchful for signs of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a very rare but fatal brain infection, mostly affecting children. [ + ]
Breakthrough formula to reduce radiation exposure
In a medical imaging breakthrough, a Charles Sturt University (CSU) scientist has found a way to reduce a patient's exposure to radiation without compromising scan quality. [ + ]
Reduced costs with nano-engineered dental implants
The complications and high costs associated with dental implants could be a thing of the past as Griffith University research aims to reduce the associated risks of infection using new cutting-edge nanotechnology. [ + ]
