Industry News
Vic's implementation trial for pill testing welcomed
The global drug market is ramping up the production of illicit deadly synthetic substances with increased potency, like Fentanyl and Nitazenes. [ + ]
New guidelines to improve long-term care of preterm babies
The guidelines aim to improve care of preterm babies — those born before 32 weeks' gestation — from the time they leave hospital up until six years of age. [ + ]
Health practices and clinics urged to improve cybersecurity
Healthcare professionals at the coalface of cyber attacks are being urged to immunise their businesses against threats as incidents surge. [ + ]
HeraMED soft-launches maternity solution with Telstra Health
The launch into Telstra Health's Smart Connected Care was announced at the RACGP Practice Owners Conference in Cairns, Australia. [ + ]
CSIRO partners to strengthen infectious disease response
Emerging and endemic infectious diseases in humans and animals pose a major challenge in the Pacific and Southeast Asia regions. [ + ]
New national allied health officer appointed
Anita Hobson-Powell has been appointed the new Chief Allied Health Officer for the Department of Health and Aged Care. [ + ]
Eastern Health Blackburn reopens surgical hub
The project, to be completed in the next few months, will see two new surgical theatres added and will allow more specialities to be provided onsite. [ + ]
Screening tool for faster stroke detection
The smartphone tool, said to have an accuracy rating of 82% for detecting stroke, would not replace comprehensive clinical diagnostic tests for stroke. [ + ]
Walking halves recurrence of low back pain: trial
New research from Macquarie University could improve accessibility of effective interventions for managing low back pain. [ + ]
ADHA to host national digital health infrastructure session
The ADHA is inviting stakeholders and potential partners to attend its informational session this July to learn more about its transformative vision. [ + ]
NSW Budget delivers $35.1bn in health funding
The funding aims to build a better health system to meet the growing needs of the community by a range of initiatives including bulk-billing support. [ + ]
Bupa unveils Connected Care strategy
Bupa has unveiled its Connected Care strategy to bring together in-person and virtual care services. [ + ]
Novari Health, Personify Care sign international partnership
The partnership hopes to enable health systems to release capacity, reduce wait times and ensure patients get access to the care they need. [ + ]
Confronting trauma alleviates chronic pain: study
Psychotherapy that works by confronting past trauma and stress-related emotions that can exacerbate pain symptoms could help reduce chronic pain. [ + ]
ADHA appoints Dr Amandeep Hansra as new Chief Clinical Adviser
Dr Amandeep Hansra said she was honoured to advance her work with the Agency as Chief Clinical Adviser (Medicine) as part of an expanded clinical leadership team. [ + ]