Industry News
Australia 'behind' on cancer liquid biopsy technology
Researchers at UNSW Sydney are developing safer, less invasive approaches to biopsy tumours. [ + ]
Faulty batches of bipolar, epilepsy drug distributed in Aust: study
Faulty batches of generic lamotrigine tablets — an anti-convulsant drug commonly used for treating bipolar disorder and epilepsy — are being dispensed to patients in Australia. [ + ]
CSL Florey Medal for malaria drug resistance research
Melbourne scientist Professor Alan Cowman AC has won the $50,000 CSL Florey Medal for Lifetime Achievement for revealing how malaria parasites infect humans. [ + ]
HDR appointed to work on three hospital projects in Vic, NSW
HDR has been appointed to work on three hospital projects across the public and private sectors in Australia's east. [ + ]
2022 HESTA Excellence Awards — winners announced
Eight winners have been recognised for their inspiring work across the disability, allied health, aged care and community services sectors. [ + ]
Minimising the risk of Legionnaires' disease
There were 96 cases of Legionnaires' disease so far this year from the type of bacteria that can be found in potting mix and soils in NSW, and 106 were reported last year. [ + ]
New leadership team for Australia's private hospitals
The APHA has its first all-female leadership team after Christine Gee and Carmel Monaghan were elected President and Vice-President. [ + ]
Study aims to save lives with new sepsis testing
University of Queensland researchers are evaluating a novel sepsis diagnostic tool as an aid in differentiating sepsis from SIRS in paediatric patients. [ + ]
PSA and PDL team up to support medicine safety
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has entered into a partnership with Pharmaceutical Defence Limited to support pharmacist practice and medicine safety. [ + ]
New research shows COVID-19 complacency
Research released by Pfizer Australia has shown that despite increasing COVID-19 case numbers, nearly two-thirds of Australians are complacent about the risks of infection. [ + ]
Australians unite to walk for melanoma awareness
Australians affected by skin cancer are uniting for Jay's Mission Melanoma walk — over 300 km from Canberra to Sydney. [ + ]
WHO initiative to help get children moving
The World Health Organization, the Ministry of Public Health of Qatar and FIFA have launched a major digital health initiative for children and adolescents. [ + ]
Genetic testing identifies concealed cardiomyopathy
Researchers have found that concealed cardiomyopathy is an important cause of sudden cardiac death where no cause is found from autopsy. [ + ]
Environmentally friendly solution to essential consumable
An alternative to the traditional high-volume healthcare consumable 'bluey' — the Greeny Compostable Underpad — has been released by Haines Medical Australia. [ + ]
Medicinal cannabis may be safe and effective: study
A study of medicinal cannabis in a real-world setting has found that the drug is helpful for people experiencing issues with pain, sleep and wellbeing. [ + ]