Industry News
AI.Care 2023: New report to drive national policy agenda
A new set of recommendations for safe and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care hopes to drive a national policy agenda for the country. [ + ]
Immunotherapy trial could offer hope to pancreatic cancer patients
This Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, the GI Cancer Institute is calling for donors to back the launch of a potentially life-changing clinical trial in Australia. [ + ]
One in four nurses consider leaving primary care: survey
One in four nurses working in primary health care are considering leaving their role in the next two to five years, according to a workforce survey by APNA. [ + ]
Digital health partnership to create personalised solutions
The Digital Health Collaborative Research Centre (DHCRC), Stryker and UTS have partnered to develop a digital platform to enhance patient health care. [ + ]
AI in health: conference to explore risks, ethics and safety
The Australasian Institute for Digital Health's (AIDH) AI.Care 2023 conference will discuss the way forward for artificial intelligence in health care in Australia, including risks, ethics and safety. [ + ]
Toolkit to foster patient, public involvement in clinical trials
A toolkit, developed by CT:IQ and the ACTA, offers a comprehensive set of resources for fostering active participation of patients and the general public in clinical trials. [ + ]
Report uncovers health challenges faced by regional populations
The Westfund Regional Health Gap Report examined the health-risk distribution, access to care and costs of treatment across eight key locations of its membership. [ + ]
Ahpra releases new complaints checklist
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has released a new checklist to help registered health practitioners better address complaints from patients and clients. [ + ]
Oral contraceptives might impair emotion regulation: study
A new study reports that the use of oral contraceptives may affect fear-related brain morphology, knowledge that could deepen understanding of fear-related mechanisms. [ + ]
Northern Queensland PHN appoints Sean Rooney as CEO
Former aged care peak body head Sean Rooney has joined the NQPHN as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). [ + ]
Slade Health opens new compounding facility in SA
Cancer care provider Icon Group's compounding arm, Slade Health, has opened a new TGA licensed facility in Woodville, South Australia. [ + ]
Sydney children's hospitals to receive positive pressure rooms
Using a specialised air ventilation system, these rooms function as a protective shield for some of the sickest and most vulnerable children. [ + ]
New mRNA network to accelerate clinical translation
The network aims to advance mRNA medicine, foster scientific excellence in clinical translation and further the therapeutic potential of the mRNA platform. [ + ]
Novel intervention to improve strength, mobility in rheumatoid arthritis
A novel exercise intervention being trialled by the University of South Australia researchers, in partnership with Arthritis SA, could help improve physical function and quality of life in people. [ + ]
Extreme weather injuries on the increase
New research shows that Australian hospital admissions for injuries resulting from extreme weather have increased — especially those relating to heat. [ + ]
