Industry News
New trial should improve mental health care access: APHA
A new trial to fund telehealth for psychiatric inpatient consultations should result in better access to psychiatric care for Australian patients, according to the APHA. [ + ]
AI tool to classify brain tumours
A new AI tool, developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU), could help to quickly and accurately classify brain tumours. [ + ]
WHO updates drug-resistant priority pathogens list
The updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024 features 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high and medium categories for prioritisation. [ + ]
Funding boost for Vic medtech manufacturer
Breakthrough Victoria has announced a $5bn investment in Neo-Bionica, a Victorian contract medtech manufacturer. [ + ]
MediSecure data breach a reminder to review risk management
Australian electronic prescription company MediSecure has announced that it has identified a cybersecurity incident impacting the personal and health information of individuals. [ + ]
2024 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards — winners announced
A nurse and midwife from Vic and a NSW-based organisation have been recognised at the 2024 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards. [ + ]
Most people with psychosis known to health services: study
Three out of four people who committed serious violent offences in NSW and were found not guilty due to mental illness had visited at least one mental health service prior to the attack, a study has found. [ + ]
Heart failure device could prevent hospitalisation
The device may be able to detect signs of fluid overload and could be used to monitor patients with heart failure. [ + ]
eHealth NSW Chief Dr Zoran Bolevich to lead AIHW
Dr Zoran Bolevich will leave his role as Chief Executive eHealth NSW and Chief Information Officer NSW Health at the end of May. [ + ]
SJG Bendigo Hospital expands cardiac care service
The service has six cardiologists rostered onsite to provide diagnosis and treatment as part of the service. [ + ]
Midwifery Group Practice model highly valued in rural areas: report
A recent report has shown the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) model is highly valued by women in rural Australia. [ + ]
Immersive reality for improved healthcare delivery
Immersive technologies, in the form of virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR), have emerged as powerful tools to help improve a wide range of health outcomes. [ + ]
WHO releases guidelines for catheter-related infections
Poor practices in the insertion, maintenance and removal of these catheters carry a high risk of introducing germs directly into the bloodstream. [ + ]
National standard to tackle psychotropic medicines harm
Prescriptions for psychotropic medicines for all Australians have increased by a staggering 60% over the past three decades1. [ + ]
Yarning tool empowers shared decision-making
The tool has been crafted through a series of yarning sessions led by Judith Parnham, Deputy Chairperson and Queensland Representative of NAATSIHWP. [ + ]
