Industry News
New monograph to guide safe treatment of serious COVID-19 symptoms
The SHPA has brought forward the release of streamlined information on the safe administration of baricitinib for people with severe COVID-19 symptoms. [ + ]
New Chair for the Migrant and Refugee Health Partnership
Migration Council Australia (MCA) has appointed Dr Vijay Roach as Chair of the Migrant and Refugee Health Partnership (the Partnership). [ + ]
Payment to retain aged-care nurses
The federal government is providing bonus payments to aged-care nurses in a bid to encourage them to stay in the sector. [ + ]
Vic hospital fined $60,000 for bullying
A private Werribee hospital has been convicted and fined $60,000 after a worker was subjected to 18 months of bullying. [ + ]
Breast cancer: alcohol, weight gain lead to rise in rates; 1 in 4 cases preventable
Breast cancer rates have increased by 50% since the 1980s due to increased alcohol consumption, weight gain, a lack of exercise and other lifestyle factors. [ + ]
3D tech training to improve surgeries
A South Australian research project focusing on 3D technology hopes to improve knee, hip and spine surgeries. [ + ]
Vic to use air purifiers as part of safe return-to-school plan
The Department of Education and Training Victoria will be installing air purifiers in each public school classroom as part of its safe return-to-school plan. [ + ]
Healius partners with Philips to deploy digital pathology solution
Royal Philips, a global health technology player, has partnered with Healius Pathology, an Australian provider of private medical laboratory and pathology services, to deploy a multisite digital pathology solution. [ + ]
Universities, industry partner for AI-based quarantine monitoring system
The NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) is collaborating with researchers and industry to deliver a quarantine monitoring system that supports the state's plan to return to normal. [ + ]
National ambulance data system recognised
The team behind the National Ambulance Surveillance System (NASS), a data collection system pulling together information from ambulance callouts across the country, has been recognised as a finalist in Research Australia's awards. [ + ]
ED avoidance: 1 in 7 patients can be cared for outside
More accessible out-of-hospital services can help reduce the ongoing pressure on emergency departments (EDs). [ + ]
WHO recommends antibody treatment for COVID-19 patients at high risk of hospital admission
A treatment combining two antibodies (casirivimab and imdevimab) is recommended for two specific groups of patients with COVID-19 by a WHO Guideline Development Group (GDG) panel of international experts and patients in The BMJ. [ + ]
The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne trials COVID-19 nasal swab
The Murdoch Children's Research Institute and The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne are trialling a new device — Rhinomed Junior — to test children for COVID-19. [ + ]
IVF: success rates rise, multiple births fall
Advancements in laboratory techniques and improvements in the overall management of couples experiencing infertility amongst other factors have led to significant improvements in IVF success rates. [ + ]
Qld hospital begins remote consultation in COVID-19 wards
Gold Coast Health has implemented virtual care technology to support remote consultations in COVID-19 wards via a bedside terminal. [ + ]
