Industry News
Aust project could lead to early detection of deadly cancer
The project will build on WEHI's breakthrough discovery of proteins that can identify early pancreatic cancer in patients. [ + ]
Project targets illicit drug use and harm reduction
UTS is testing a new handheld device for rapidly and accurately identifying drug specimens. [ + ]
SafeScript NSW's new approval management functionality
SafeScript NSW's new functionality allows prescribers to apply online for approval to prescribe or supply certain Schedule 8 medicines. [ + ]
Audiology review leads to $2m in compensation
An independent clinical review into the delivery of audiology care at Townsville University Hospital is now complete. [ + ]
Delayed cord clamping in preterm babies reduces death risk by half
Two University of Sydney-led studies have given further weight to the benefits of delayed cord clamping. [ + ]
AI.Care 2023: New report to drive national policy agenda
A new set of recommendations for safe and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care hopes to drive a national policy agenda for the country. [ + ]
GenAI's scary potential for medical disinformation
Flinders University researchers used generative AI to test how false information about health and medical issues might be created and spread. [ + ]
AI in health: conference to explore risks, ethics and safety
The Australasian Institute for Digital Health's (AIDH) AI.Care 2023 conference will discuss the way forward for artificial intelligence in health care in Australia, including risks, ethics and safety. [ + ]
One in four nurses consider leaving primary care: survey
One in four nurses working in primary health care are considering leaving their role in the next two to five years, according to a workforce survey by APNA. [ + ]
Toolkit to foster patient, public involvement in clinical trials
A toolkit, developed by CT:IQ and the ACTA, offers a comprehensive set of resources for fostering active participation of patients and the general public in clinical trials. [ + ]
Immunotherapy trial could offer hope to pancreatic cancer patients
This Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, the GI Cancer Institute is calling for donors to back the launch of a potentially life-changing clinical trial in Australia. [ + ]
Digital health partnership to create personalised solutions
The Digital Health Collaborative Research Centre (DHCRC), Stryker and UTS have partnered to develop a digital platform to enhance patient health care. [ + ]
Report uncovers health challenges faced by regional populations
The Westfund Regional Health Gap Report examined the health-risk distribution, access to care and costs of treatment across eight key locations of its membership. [ + ]
Ahpra releases new complaints checklist
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has released a new checklist to help registered health practitioners better address complaints from patients and clients. [ + ]
Northern Queensland PHN appoints Sean Rooney as CEO
Former aged care peak body head Sean Rooney has joined the NQPHN as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). [ + ]
