Industry News
Study suggests new moisture standards for pacemakers and cochlear implants
A new moisture test for bionic devices has been developed by applied physicists at the University of Sydney, with new standards proposed to measure moisture leaks. [ + ]
Wirraka Maya Health Service embraces digital health
The Aboriginal community health service in Port Hedland, WA, has produced record results in the use of technology to ensure better connected care for local patients. [ + ]
COVID-19 vaccine before surgery to reduce postoperative deaths: study
Vaccinating surgical patients ahead of the general population has the potential to help avoid thousands of postoperative deaths linked to the virus. [ + ]
Oxair addresses global oxygen supply shortage
In response to global shortages, Oxair is spreading the word about its off-the-shelf solution — Oxygen Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) systems. [ + ]
National ICU dashboard critical during Vic second wave
The Critical Health Resources Information System (CHRIS) provides real-time data on ICU activity and capacity, and facilitates the transfer of critically ill patients. [ + ]
Western Sydney partnership to build one health ecosystem
Health providers and professional groups are working together to address health prevention and better chronic disease management. [ + ]
National Asthma Council Australia urges asthmatics to get vaccinated
Updates to the Australian Asthma Handbook will help health professionals advise patients with asthma during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. [ + ]
Pandemic maternity care leaves partners and midwifery students most isolated
Curtin University research has documented the varied experiences of people involved in receiving and providing maternity care during the pandemic. [ + ]
Identifying concussion from rugby players' spit
Researchers have identified distinct chemical 'signatures' for concussion in the spit of elite male rugby players. [ + ]
Report reveals room for improvement in care after abdominal surgery
The report reveals that almost half of abdominal surgery patients in Australia feel they were not given adequate, helpful or accurate information for post-operative recovery. [ + ]
UQ discovery could reduce chemo side effects
University of Queensland pain researchers have made a discovery that could let future cancer patients avoid chemotherapy's worst and most debilitating side effects. [ + ]
Pausing the vaccine rollout will claim, not protect, lives, says Professor
Countries that have opted to pause the AstraZeneca vaccine amid unsubstantiated blood clotting fears are actively choosing to end lives, according to Professor Bruce Thompson. [ + ]
Dementia forecast highlights urgency of prevention
Projections that one million Australians will have dementia by 2056 have promted a call to action on prevention strategies. [ + ]
Virtual collaboration room provides immersive transplant training
The X2O Collaboration Room is an immersive virtual training environment for global clinical users of the life-saving Organ Care System technology. [ + ]
Little lungs breathe easier thanks to Melbourne neonatal nurse
Neonatal intensive care nurse Seona Emanuelli developed the Bidibots nasal cannula for premature and sick babies. [ + ]
