Industry News
Smart socks detect unhealthy walking style
An electronic sock hopes to improve prevention of foot ulcers and amputation, benefiting patients with diabetes. [ + ]
2024 ACIPC conference — registration, abstract submissions open
The 2024 ACIPC International Conference will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and online from 17–20 November 2024. [ + ]
WHO launches AI-powered digital health promoter prototype
The prototype, called S.A.R.A.H, represents an evolution of AI-powered health information avatars, using new language models. [ + ]
Professor Christine Kilpatrick to lead ACSQHC as Chair
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has appointed Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO as the new Board Chair for a five-year term. [ + ]
Allied health body registers for ADHA's Provider Connect initiative
The initiative is designed to improve the accuracy of healthcare service and practitioner information, while reducing duplication and streamlining notifications. [ + ]
Digital Health CRC granted extension to complete research pipeline
The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) has received an 18-month unfunded extension to embed its research, education, translation and commercialisation programs. [ + ]
App uses AI to cut endometriosis diagnosis delays
Endometriosis Australia has partnered with CHARLI to launch a period and reproductive health tracking app for diagnosis and management of conditions such as endometriosis. [ + ]
ACT Ambulance deploys 'ultracompact' defibrillators
The deployment will enable remote access paramedics to carry life-saving defibrillators to inaccessible locations. [ + ]
Non-invasive tests may miss heart failure in AF patients: study
Existing non-invasive screening tools may miss heart failure amongst patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and should be used with caution, suggests latest research from the University of Adelaide (UA). [ + ]
Funding boost for on-demand telehealth provider Hola Health
The Pre-Series A venture funding will support the company's mission to provide fast, value-for-money care within 15 minutes — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. [ + ]
AI in health: CSIRO report highlights opportunities, challenges
The use of AI in health care is unique because the accuracy of models could mean the difference between life and death, or ongoing health and illness, said Dr David Hansen. [ + ]
Blood analysis could help predict sepsis in children
Professor Luregn Schlapbach from UQ's Child Health Research Centre said sepsis is best treated when recognised early, so the finding could help clinicians in the future. [ + ]
New $54 million integrated cancer centre opens
Developed by Northwest Healthcare Properties, the new facility has the capacity to deliver more than 13,000 cancer treatments a year. [ + ]
Study reports rise in use of 'designer' drug substitutes
An alert has been issued on the use of designer drug substitutes, following a 75% increase in detection of synthetic stimulant pentylone across Australia. [ + ]
Lung health clinicians and researchers recognised
Fourteen lung health clinicians and researchers have been recognised as a part of TSANZ's 2024 Respiratory Research Excellence Awards. [ + ]
