Industry News
Scope for saliva to replace blood in diabetes monitoring
The Australian-invented Saliva Glucose Biosensor is reported to be the world's first non-invasive replacement for finger-prick blood glucose testing. [ + ]
Copper beds assist infection control
A study has found that intensive care unit (ICU) copper hospital beds harbour 95% fewer bacteria than conventional hospital beds, asssisting with infection control. [ + ]
Quality not quantity in medicating aged-care residents
Greater levels of pharmacist intervention are required when administering drugs to an "overly-medicated" elderly population, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety interim report revealed last week. [ + ]
Online resources for early menopause sufferers
Monash University and RMIT, in collaboration with Healthtalk Australia, have launched an online resource to address the lack of information and awareness of early menopause. [ + ]
Flinders team joins new centre for medical implant tech
The new centre will specialise in personalised orthopaedic and maxillofacial solutions and provide training for PhD students and early-career researchers to engage with industry and clinical partners. [ + ]
Novel technique for reducing back pain
Neurosurgeon Dr Marc Coughlan has introduced a minimally invasive endoscopic radiofrequency denervation for the treatment of back pain. [ + ]
Sports medicine protocols needed for elite gamers, says study
eSports athletes are at risk of physical, psychological and metabolic disorders, according to a study published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. [ + ]
Study to explore sexual issues in women with ovarian cancer
Women will be asked about their experiences of sexuality, body image, sexual function, femininity and related depression and anxiety. [ + ]
PET scan rebate introduced for breast cancer
From 1 November 2019, Medicare rebates will be available for positron emission tomography (PET) scans for breast cancer. [ + ]
New Medicare services for complex eating disorders
Australians with complex eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia will be able to access new services through Medicare from 1 November 2019. [ + ]
Low blood oxygen increases risk of death in sick children
An Australian-led research project has found that low blood oxygen increases sick children's risk of death by up to eight-fold. [ + ]
ACON condemns NSW plan for mandatory HIV testing
ACON has condemned state government plans to introduce a Bill enforcing mandatory testing of individuals whose bodily fluids come into contact with emergency services personnel. [ + ]
Yoghurt + high fibre diet = lowered risk of lung cancer
A study has found that a diet high in fibre and yoghurt is associated with reduced risk of lung cancer. [ + ]
Nurses and midwives experience widespread aggression
A survey conducted by the NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association (NSWNMA) reveals that a majority of nurses and midwives in NSW are threatened while carrying out their work. [ + ]
BreastScreen Victoria goes digital
BreastScreen Victoria (BSV), the Victorian Government's breast cancer screening organisation, has partnered with Vitro Software in a shift towards full electronic records management. [ + ]
