Many publicly accessible AI assistants are said to lack adequate safeguards to consistently prevent the mass generation of health disinformation. [ + ]

Human challenge trials are one of the most efficient ways to evaluate the efficacy of novel vaccines and therapeutics, said Professor James McCarthy, CMO, Doherty Clinical Trials. [ + ]

Digital health technology company Orion Health is bringing its flagship unified healthcare platform (UHP) to South-East Asia. [ + ]

The Australian Medical Association is calling for urgent action by all governments to address the growing planned surgery waitlist, exit block and widespread ambulance ramping. [ + ]

Many women and pregnant people using antipsychotics may feel concerned about the potential risks they pose to their unborn baby. [ + ]

A new dosing software could accelerate the effects of antibiotics in patients being treated for sepsis in intensive care units (ICUs). [ + ]

Dash Heath-Paynter takes on the new role after serving as deputy CEO for almost eight years. [ + ]

Canberra Antenatal Care is deploying Personify Care's Digital Patient Pathway with an aim to offer patients a more streamlined and informative experience throughout their pregnancy. [ + ]

Cats and dogs, the most common domestic pets in Australia, were responsible for over half (53%) of all injury hospitalisations related to contact with animals in 2021–22. [ + ]

The quality of interactions between patients and paramedics attending emergency calls can reduce unnecessary presentations at hospital emergency departments. [ + ]

Dr Chloe Furst, a dual-trained geriatrician and palliative care physician from the Central Adelaide LHN, has been selected from over 250 applicants. [ + ]

Neuroscientists from the University of Sydney have used VR technology to establish a link between shifts in our visual perception and the cadence of our steps. [ + ]

The Australian Healthcare and Hospital Association has released a Perspectives Brief, calling for the operationalisation of value-based health care across Australia. [ + ]

NSW emergency departments continue to see record numbers of patients, but most patients were positive about their standard of care, a new report shows. [ + ]

The project will invite young people to share their personal experiences of loneliness during life transitions and then create an online community space for the public to access. [ + ]