Industry News
Digital Health Workforce Summit fast approaching
The event will offer insights on the emergence of new and evolving roles, both clinical and non-clinical, as we deliver health care in the digital world. [ + ]
At-home care recipients in hospital longer compared to aged care residents
The study involved collaboration between the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Flinders University and the University of South Australia. [ + ]
UTI vaccines could prevent infection for nine years
MV140 is a new vaccine for recurrent UTIs and is administered with two sprays of a pineapple-flavoured suspension under the tongue every day for three months. [ + ]
Smart socks detect unhealthy walking style
An electronic sock hopes to improve prevention of foot ulcers and amputation, benefiting patients with diabetes. [ + ]
What's the key to retaining rural GPs?
Understanding doctors' decisions to stay or leave, once recruited, could provide insights on how to address GP shortages in rural and remote areas. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
ACT Ambulance deploys 'ultracompact' defibrillators
The deployment will enable remote access paramedics to carry life-saving defibrillators to inaccessible locations. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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). [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
