Industry News
TGA makes final decision on paracetamol pack sizes
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has published a final decision to reduce the maximum size of packs for various paracetamol products. [ + ]
Digital Health CRC appoints Berne Gibbons as board member
Berne Gibbons has been appointed to the board of the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC). [ + ]
SHPA creates new resources and publishing opportunities
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has introduced resources and publishing opportunities for Residents, Technicians and Early Career Pharmacists. [ + ]
New virtual home care trial for chronic conditions
A new digital health project, safe@home, led by Flinders University, aims to provide affordable and effective primary care services to people living with chronic diseases. [ + ]
$7.9 million investment in collaborative health research
Projects aiming to improve leadership equity, mental health, children's wellbeing and patient safety are among those awarded $7.9 million in grants. [ + ]
SHPA seeks more information on impact of 60-day dispensing
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has called on the Health Minister to further engage with all pharmacy stakeholders. [ + ]
Self sign-up for cancer software allows 'try before you buy'
Australian digital health company EpiSoft has announced the launch of a new self sign-up option for its EpiSoft Cancer software. [ + ]
AIHW presents scenarios to reduce disease burden by 2030
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has provided data analysis and scenarios on the burden of disease due to overweight and physical inactivity. [ + ]
Suicide Prevention Conference comes at critical time
Suicide Prevention Australia, the national peak body, is hosting the National Suicide Prevention Conference from 1–4 May in Canberra. [ + ]
Single iron infusion could beat daily tablets in pregnancy
In developing nations, a single iron infusion can significantly reduce iron deficiency in pregnant women when compared with daily tablets. [ + ]
Skilled migration change to attract global health workers
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neill has announced a simplification of Australia's skilled migration system in a bid to attract more health workers. [ + ]
Beta-blockers and chemotherapy could reduce metastasis
A new study suggests that beta-blockers could enhance the effect of anthracycline chemotherapy in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) by reducing metastasis. [ + ]
Clinic cuts 'hidden waitlist' with digital patient pathways
A South Australian industry and public health collaboration is tackling the long wait periods for outpatient appointments — referred to as the 'hidden waitlist'. [ + ]
Flexible gold sensor could unlock next-gen medical implants
The approach suggests a new way to miniaturise and improve medical devices for diagnostics, biological sensing and neurological exploration. [ + ]
Malawi trial boosts iron levels in pregnant women
A study exploring new ways to fight anaemia in developing nations has found a single iron infusion can significantly reduce iron deficiency in pregnant women, compared with daily tablets. [ + ]